Identify & Understand
Pest Library
Quick-reference guides for the pests we treat most often in Dallas-Fort Worth. Know what you are seeing before you call.
Fire ants, carpenter ants, and nuisance species. Look for trails, mounds, or sawdust-like frass near wood.
Request ant help →German roaches in kitchens and bathrooms. American roaches in sewers and basements. Oriental roaches in damp areas.
Request roach help →Nocturnal rodents that enter through roof lines, vents, and gaps. Signs include gnaw marks, droppings, and scratching sounds.
Request rodent help →Smaller than rats, mice can squeeze through dime-sized openings. Look for droppings, gnawed food packaging, and nesting material.
Request rodent help →Peak activity at dawn and dusk. Breeding in standing water. Bites are itchy and can transmit disease.
Mosquito control service →Small, flat, reddish-brown insects that hide in mattress seams, box springs, and furniture cracks. Bites often appear in lines or clusters.
Request bed bug help →Paper wasps build open-comb nests under eaves. Aggressive when disturbed. Yellow jackets nest in ground cavities or wall voids.
Stinging pest service →Nocturnal arachnids that glow under UV light. Hide in dark, moist areas. Sting is painful but rarely life-threatening to healthy adults.
Stinging pest service →Common DFW species include wolf spiders, cellar spiders, and black widows. Most are beneficial predators; we target only problematic species.
Request spider help →Small, jumping parasites that feed on pets and humans. Eggs fall off the host and hatch in carpets, bedding, and yard debris.
Request flea help →Found in tall grass and wooded areas. Attach to hosts and can transmit disease. Check pets and family members after outdoor activity.
Request tick help →Subterranean termites are the most destructive species in Texas. Look for mud tubes, swarmers, and damaged wood that sounds hollow.
Request termite inspection →Slender, silver insects that feed on starches and paper. Found in bathrooms, basements, and attics with high humidity.
Request help →House flies, fruit flies, and drain flies. Breed in decaying organic matter, garbage, and drains. Sanitation is key to control.
Request help →Field crickets and camel crickets enter homes in fall. Noisy and can damage fabrics. Attracted to moisture and light.
Request help →Squirrels, raccoons, and opossums can enter attics and crawlspaces. We provide humane exclusion and deterrent services.
Request wildlife help →Pigeons, sparrows, and starlings can nest in eaves, vents, and signage. We install exclusion devices and clean nesting debris.
Request bird control help →Beyond termites, carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles can damage structural wood. Inspection identifies the specific pest.
Request WDI inspection →Still Not Sure?
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