Identify & Understand
Pest Library
Quick-reference guides for the pests we treat most often in 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 Fort Worth 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.
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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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