Plano Earwig Control, Plano Pincher Bug Treatment

While there is some dispute over the linguistic origin of the name "earwig" (see below), there's no disagreement among entomologists as to the veracity of the insect's fabled fondness for entering the human ear and boring into the brain, thereby causing insanity and/or death: it's balderdash.

Let's grant the experts their due. Insects do, on occasion, crawl into people's ears, but apart from varying degrees of discomfort and alarm they usually don't cause any great harm.

Experts have yet to reach a consensus on the etymology of the word earwig, however. Some sources (mainly older ones) say the name originated as an Old English phrase meaning "ear insect" or "ear creature," citing the old wives' tale as a direct inspiration. Others conjecture it's a corruption of the phrase "ear wing," referring to the ear-like shape of the insect's hind set of wings. Take your pick.

As to the origin of earwig superstitions, the Columbia Encyclopedia posits the following:

The superstition that earwigs crawl through the ears and into the brains of sleeping persons probably derives from their nocturnal habits and the tarry or waxy odor of a secretion of their abdominal glands.  

Whether it's Ants, Bees, or any other exterminating issue, Assassin Exterminating will treat your home
as if it were our own. We understand that having pests in your home can be unsettling. That's why we
take the time to listen.

Assassin Exterminating Provides Professional Pest Management Services The Way It's Supposed To Be. That’s the difference when you “Always Hire A Professional”.
 

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Residential Pest Control Plano

Whether you own or rent your home, condo, or town home, we have residential services that are
tailored to your pest control needs. Assassin Exterminating has a staff of certified pest control
technicians ready to tackle any residential pest control problem that you may have.

Pests in your home are not just an annoyance, but can pose some serious health problems as well. The
professionals at Assassin Exterminating are highly qualified to diagnose the exact pest control
situation that you may have and design a program to rid your home of the problem.

With over 13 years experience in pest control & exterminating, we have the knowledge and attention
to detail that it takes to get the job done right the first time. Our residential services vary depending on the home, environment, and many other factors. We custom tailor treatments to the individual pest
control situation we're presented with. No two homes are the same and each requires its own treatment method.

We offer free inspections and estimates and will analyze your pest control issue at no charge. While
we're there, we'll identify the pest issue at hand and explain the process of how we can go about
eliminating your problem. We even provide service on weekends for your convenience at no additional charge!

During our initial visit and on an ongoing basis, we make note of conducive conditions that should be
addressed, and consult with you about the best available options to correct these problems.
Non-chemical measures are suggested whenever practical, and pesticides applied only as needed.
This green pest control approach maximizes effectiveness while minimizing the need for pesticide
applications.

Assassin Exterminating Provides Professional Pest Management Services The Way It's Supposed To Be. That’s the difference when you “Always Hire A Professional”.
 

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Plano Rodent Control, Plano Rat Treatment

DFW Rodent Control and Exterminating

Roof Rats are more aerial than Norway Rats in their habitat selection and often will live in trees or on vine covered fences. Landscaped residential or industrial areas provide good habitat, as does vegetation of riverbanks and streams. They will often move into sugarcane and citrus groves. Roof Rats are sometimes found living in or around poultry or other farm buildings as well as in industrial sites where food and shelter are available. Being agile climbers, Roof Rats frequently enter buildings from the roof or accesses near utility lines which they use to travel from area to area. They have been found in sewer systems, but this is not very common.

Feeding Habits:

The food habits of Roof Rats resemble those of tree squirrels, since they both like a wide variety of fruit and nuts. They also feed on a variety of ornamental and native plant materials. Like the Norway Rat, they are omnivorous and will feed on most anything if necessary. Roof Rats usually require water daily, though their local diet may provide an adequate amount if high in water content. 
Feeding Behavior:

Roof Rats usually begin searching for food shortly after sunset. If the food is in an exposed area and too large to be eaten quickly, yet not  too large to be moved, they will usually carry it to a hiding place before eating it. Many Rats will hoard considerable amounts of solid food, which they may or may not eat later. When necessary, Roof Rats will travel considerable distances for food. They can often be seen at night running along overhead utility lines. They may live in trees or attics and climb down to a food source. This is important from the standpoint of control, for traditional baiting or trapping on the ground or floor may intercept very few Roof Rats. Roof Rats have a strong tendency to avoid new objects in their environment and this can influence control efforts. These Rats may take several days before they will approach a bait station or trap. 
Reproduction and Development:

Born in a nest about 21 to 23 days after conception, the young Rats are naked and their eyes are closed. The 5 to 8 young in the litter develop rapidly, growing hair within a week. When they are 9 to 14 days old, their eyes open and they begin to explore for food and move about near their nest. In the third week they begin to take solid food. The number of litters depends on the area and varies with nearness to the limit of their climatic range, availability of nutritious food, density of the local Rat population and age of the Rat. The young may continue to nurse until 4 or 5 weeks old. Young Rats generally cannot be trapped until about 1 month old. At about 3 months of age they are completely independent of the mother and are reproductively mature. In tropical or semitropical regions, the breeding season may be nearly year-round. Usually the peaks in breeding occur in the spring and fall. 
Senses:

Rats see poorly, relying more on smell, taste, touch and hearing. They are considered to be colorblind, responding only to the degree of lightness and darkness of colors.  Roof Rats also have an excellent sense of balance. They use their tails for balance while traveling along overhead utility lines and are very agile climbers.

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Liquid Termite Control Plano

As Spring approaches be on the look out for Termite Swarming in Plano, Texas. Spring typically is when large numbers of winged termites, known as "Swarmers," emerge inside homes. In nature, termites swarm to disperse and start new colonies. Triggered by warmer temperatures and rainfall, the winged termites emerge from the colony and fly into the air.

The Swarmers then drop to the ground, shed their wings, pair off with a mate, and attempt to begin new colonies in the soil. Few Swarmers emerging outdoors survive to start new colonies. Swarmers emerging indoors are incapable of eating wood, seldom survive, and are best removed with a vacuum. They do, however, indicate that an infestation is present.

Discovering winged termites indoors almost always indicates an infestation warranting treatment. 

People often confuse winged termites with ants, which often swarm at the same time of year. Termites can be differentiated by their straight antennae, uniform waist and wings of equal size. (Ants have elbowed antennae, constricted waists and fore-wings that are longer than the hind wings.)

The swarmers are attracted to light and are often seen around windows and doors. Termite swarmers emerging from tree stumps, woodpiles, and other locations out in the yard are not necessarily cause for concern, and do not necessarily mean that the house is infested. On the other hand, if winged termites are seen emerging from the base of a foundation wall or adjoining porches and patios, there's a good chance the house is infested also and treatment may be warranted.

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