The term “pest” is used to denote any objectionable animal, insect, or other organism that causes annoyance or damage to humans. Pests can be beneficial in the sense that some species help remove the unwanted animals from your yard or garden. However, certain pests are not respectful of persons and will cause serious physical damage if they’re not kept under control. Pesticides are often used to control these vermin as they can survive on such chemicals, as well as other types of poisons found in household products such as rodenticides, anticoagulants, and chlorinated hydrocarbons (all common ingredients in pesticide products).
It is often recommended to use pest control services from extermination companies in the area for pest control Cedar Park, TX. Pest control services will help you exterminate the pests by applying the right amount of chemicals to kill them, rather than leaving them to multiply, thus causing havoc on your property.
We will now see the most common pests found in houses in Texas:
- Millipedes
Millipedes are commonly found in the houses of Texas. These small and harmless creatures have a long segmented body with two pairs of legs on each segment. They are capable of secreting chemicals and can produce a bad taste in food to prevent it from being eaten by birds. The babies or “nymphs” hatch from eggs that are deposited in soil by the female millipede. The rate at which these eggs hatch depends upon the climatic conditions.
- Crickets
The sound of crickets chirping in the night is always heard in the houses of Texas. These small insects can be found in attics and crawl spaces. The presence of crickets is generally harmless, but they can cause damage to household items such as clothes, shoes, carpets, and books.
- Cockroaches
Cockroaches are an abundant pest found in houses of Texas due to their prolific reproduction speed. These pests live off sweets and starch present in food. They can cause allergies as well as spread bacteria which cause diseases. They carry bacteria like Salmonella, Hepatitis B, dysentery, and other diseases due to their preference for dirty places.
- Spiders
Spiders are commonly found in the houses of Texas, due to their presence outdoors as well. The spiders found in the houses are mostly brown recluse spiders. These are venomous and are found in dark places. Their bite is painful and causes cramps and swelling. They can also be fatal if not treated properly.
- Bed bugs
Bed bugs are small, brown, and flat insects that feed on blood. These tiny creatures can survive for months without feeding. They usually live in beds, but they can also be found in living rooms, inside dressers, etc.
