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Pest tips from the Gulf Coast

TERMITES · 01

Formosan termite swarm season on the Gulf Coast: what to do

Late April through June, Formosan termites swarm by the thousands on warm, humid evenings — usually toward porch lights and windows.

Termite control options
ROACHES · 02

Why you see more roaches after heavy rain

American and smoky brown roaches live outdoors in storm drains, mulch, palms and leaf litter.

Pest control plans
MOSQUITOES · 03

Five ways to take your backyard back from mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can breed in a bottle cap of water in under a week.

Mosquito control
RODENTS · 04

Fall rodent-proofing checklist for coastal homes

As nights cool off, roof rats and mice look for warm attics.

Rodent control
REAL ESTATE · 05

Buying a home? What a WDI (termite) inspection covers

A wood-destroying insect inspection looks for visible evidence of termites, wood-boring beetles and the conditions that invite them.

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PREVENTION · 06

Pest control insulation: kill bugs and cut your power bill

T·A·P® Pest Control Insulation is cellulose treated with borate.

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