Stafford, TX Pest Control

How Dangerous Are Armyworms In My Stafford Home?

Armyworms may seem like harmless little caterpillars; however, they can be quite destructive. While they don’t pose a threat to your health, armyworms are known to completely decimate lawns and crops in an instant. They thrive on grass, foliage, vegetation, and gardens before they develop into moths. Armyworms will also eat away at plants if that’s what they have available. To complicate matters, armyworm damage often gets mistaken for drought or over-treating a lawn, which only allows the issue to grow.

At Modern Pest Control, we address armyworms with a multifaceted approach that combines our residential and lawn control offerings. We’ll provide you with a comprehensive home inspection to understand what’s responsible for attracting armyworms and how they’re interacting with your property. From there, we’ll use a combination of sustainable methods to treat them. For more information on armyworm control for your home, please call us today. 

The Key To Effective Chinch Bug Control In Stafford

Chinch bugs are a pest invader that many Texans know about either because of horror stories or because they’ve had their own infestation. These pests deplete the nutrients from grass while also injecting toxins into that same grass. Unfortunately, chinch bugs work quickly and can ruin an entire lawn in a matter of days. Their damage is also often mistaken for other lawn issues, like fungus, which is why the key to effective chinch bug control in Stafford is professional help from Modern Pest Control.

Our company has decades of experience working with local homeowners on issues just like these. We are a team of detail-oriented pest specialists who have been trained on chinch bugs and all of their nuances. We are also a QualityPro-certified company that implements Integrated Pest Management methods in order to deliver the safest and longest-lasting protection possible.

If you suspect chinch bugs on your property, we’ll begin by providing a complete yard evaluation to make a proper identification. If we find chinch bugs, we’ll treat the specific area where they were found, as well as your entire lawn to stop their potential spread. For more information on chinch bug control, call us today.

Why Can't I Get These Cockroaches Out Of My Stafford Home?

If you’ve developed a cockroach infestation in your Stafford home but it won’t seem to go away, you’re not alone. Cockroaches are notorious for being one of the most difficult pests to eliminate for a variety of reasons. To start, cockroaches are nocturnal, so it’s very likely that you’ll have an infestation but never actually see the roaches in question. They also very rarely stray far from the area around their food or water source, so if they’re taking advantage of some pipes, then you might not notice them beneath the sink.

While cockroaches are handy scavengers, they can’t live long without food or water. This means that they’re hard at work to find these things and if they locate even the smallest amount, they have very little incentive to leave your home. Cockroaches also have very hard exoskeletons, so if you are lucky enough to spot a roach, you probably won’t be able to squish it. There’s also the matter of how frequently cockroaches reproduce. The average female can lay one egg case per month for ten months and each case contains between 10 and 15 eggs. Cockroach infestations easily contain upwards of ten roaches alone. Additionally, the German cockroach, which is the most common species worldwide, is growing immune to many common treatments in general. For more information on complete cockroach removal, call Modern Pest Control today.

Six Easy Tips To Keep Wildlife Away From Your Stafford Property

If you’re looking to keep the elusive wildlife away from your property, here are six easy tips that you can implement today:

Decorate your yard. There are certain objects, like mylar balloons, CDs, and decoy animals, that may provide some relief from wildlife. That said, you have to move them around frequently. 

• Eliminate hiding areas. Trim back hedges, shrubs, plantings, and other harborage areas to reduce the number of places where wildlife can hide and nest. 
• Store trash properly. Wildlife loves trash and usually tries to make a meal from their findings. If you keep garbage outside, make sure to always use a properly fitted lid. 
• Fix leaks. To eliminate potential water sources, keep external plumbing in good condition, make sure that there are no leaky pipes or roofs, and dump out buckets that collect water. 
• Put your pets to work. Every dog needs a job and their presence alone playing in the yard can be enough to keep a variety of wildlife away. Be sure to talk with your vet first about flea and tick prevention and make sure to always keep a watchful eye on them. 
• Bring in professional help. It’s never too soon or too late to ask a professional for wildlife prevention in Stafford. 

For more information on wildlife control in Stafford, call Modern Pest Control today.