Pest Control Guides

Evergreen, practical guides for Texas homeowners — how to identify, prevent, and deal with the pests that matter in the Lone Star State.

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The Great Texas Cricket Invasion: Why Fall Brings Swarms to Your Door

Field crickets swarm Texas porches every fall, and they are not moving into your walls. Here is why the swarms happen and how to keep them off your house.

October 1, 20268 min read