How To Prevent Ticks in Your Yard
August 6, 2021 There’s nothing worse than enjoying a leisurely hike in the spring, only to find that you are covered in ticks when it ends. Perhaps the only thing more horrifying is finding out that these pests are in your yard – waiting for your pets or you to get nearby. Tick-borne illnesses and…
5 Plants That Repel Bees and Wasps
While we all know that bees and wasps are pollinators, that doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice safety in your garden or backyard. Fortunately, making a few alterations to your existing gardens or flower beds can help repel these pests and provide a more enjoyable experience in the outdoors. This article will look at five plants that…
5 Tips for Getting Rid of Wasps
Finding an increase in wasps around your home or business can often be a scary experience. Not only do these pests have painful stings, but they are also often incredibly aggressive when they feel threatened. Fortunately, deterring wasps doesn’t have to be a complicated process, and, often, focusing on repellents can often keep them from setting up shop around…
Signs of a Wasp Nest
Residents of Oklahoma are no stranger to a variety of different wasps infiltrating their gardens, barbecues, or outdoor gatherings. Unfortunately, if you are experiencing high numbers of these pests, there is a good chance of a nest nearby. To compound this problem even more, a mature wasp nest could house thousands of individual wasps – each willing to protect…
Is It a Bee, Wasp, or Hornet?
As the temperatures start to climb, an array of winged insects will begin to make their presence known. While many will often be seen landing on flowers or making an appearance around backyard gatherings, it still might be difficult to quickly determine what types of flying insect you are dealing with.
What Causes More Damage, Termites, or Carpenter Ants?
Termites and carpenter ants often have a lot in common than many homeowners are aware of. These two wood-destroying pests can cause severe structural damage to a property – making them one of the biggest motivators for pest control calls.
5 Ways to Keep Ants from Invading Your Home
The spring and summer seasons in Oklahoma are always a time that most residents look forward to. Pools start to open, cookouts become more frequent, and the grass and trees begin to take on the beautiful green hue that the state is well known for.
Six Steps to Get Rid of Ants
Homeowners that haven’t had to deal with invading ants are among the lucky few in Oklahoma. Unfortunately, even a tiny amount of rain may lead to these pests finding their way indoors and marching around areas you want to keep clean.
Do I Have Termites or Flying Ants?
Many homeowners are unaware that they have a termite problem until they start seeing swarms of flying insects, although not all flying insects are termites and could be another pesky pest like ants. The experts at Emtec Pest Control are trained to know the differences between termites and flying ants based on a few distinct characteristics.