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. Emtec Pest Control...
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...
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. Ants...
Ants Return to Oklahoma
Many Oklahomans are starting to tend to their garden this spring – despite large amounts of rainfall. While this may be great for many plants that are beginning to grow, it is also causing a steep increase in the number of ants...
Termite Season Peaks in April
Most homeowners and business owners in Oklahoma know the importance of termite control. While the presence of termite swarms may signify that termite season is reaching its peak, that doesn't negate the fact that termites could be damaging a structure year-round –...
Roaches: A Year-Round Problem
For most Oklahomans, cockroaches are among the most reviled and annoying pests that can be found in a home or business. These persistent pests can pose serious health risks as they spread disease and cause allergic reactions the longer roaches...
Start Spring Cleaning with Rodent Control
The start of spring is often a time for rejuvenation and renewal. As flowers begin to bloom and familiar animals and birds start to become a normal site, it can also be a time of great frustration for homeowners as...
Why DIY Cockroach Treatments Often Fail
Often considered one of the most disturbing pests to deal with, the cockroach is a common pest for homes and businesses alike. Just the thought of these small, dirty creatures scurrying around on a kitchen counter or bathroom sink is...
Is Termite Control Necessary During the Fall?
Although the presence of mosquitoes and wasps may slowly begin to diminish throughout the autumnal season, many other pests can become a real threat in their place. Among them is a destructive pest that can potentially continue damaging your home year-round –...
The 5 Most Common Fall Pests
HOW TO: Identify Prevent When to Call a Professional When the hot Oklahoma summer finally comes to an end, many people mistakenly believe that the bulk of their pest problems are gone until warm weather returns. Unfortunately, the start of...