- Commercial Pest Control
- Pest Identification
- AntsThese three ants generate, by far, the most trouble and the most phone calls of any other ants we deal with here in East Texas. We’ve pictured them along with some particular details to help you discern the differences.
- SpidersBlack Widow spiders are usually discovered near the ground and around metal buildings and doors. They’re also prevalent around brick homes. Probably because they prefer a heat source and both of these surfaces absorb & reflect the sun’s warmth. They can expected to live around downspouts, electric meters, water hoses, barns, garages, wood piles, basements, crawlspaces, etc.
- TermitesIf your lending institution requires a WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) Report, we’ll provide a very thorough inspection of your property for not only termites, but also look for any additional wood-boring insects and/or conducive environment that can cause, or invite, damage to the wood of your property.
- Bed BugsBed bugs have increasingly become the media attention-getters, and for good reason. We receive calls on a weekly basis for either folks that think they might have bed bugs or they know they have them and they’re not sure what to do next. Whereas the internet is full of hundreds of web sites dedicated to bed bug information and unfortunately misinformation, we hope to put you at ease on what to expect from our treatment.
- FleasThe difficulty in controlling fleas is that there are no chemicals developed at this time that will destroy flea eggs. This is a harsh reality you may be finding out about for the first time. To know that those females are laying eggs at the root of your carpet fibers and there’s no way to destroy them until after they hatch is a troubling fact. A chemical residual must already be in place after they hatch or else a chemical treatment must be applied while they are still in the nymph or adult stages.
- CockroachesThe American cockroach is one of the largest roaches in North America, measuring up to 1.5″ long. It prefers dark, moist locations where it can feed on decaying organic matter. We generally find them underneath houses and buildings during inspections. If you’re having problem seeing this roach, the source is almost always underneath your home.
- BeesThe mist settles on the grass and landscaping, killing any mosquito that comes in contact with it. The system is programmed to automatically spray at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active and other, more beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, are not. It also kills or repels other unwanted pests, like spiders, dirt daubbers, flies, and gnats.
- WaspsWasps frequently nest inside and underneath eaves, inside the lapped grooves of cedar siding or corner trim, along roof lines, underneath decks and walkways, handrails, boathouses, playground equipment, etc.
- TicksFlea & Tick treatments involve a 50/50 partnership with the pest control technician and the customer. The chemical treatment applied to the house is only half of the solution. The customer must make sure that the following steps are followed to ensure success of the treatment...
- CricketsScorpions can often be found around homes and in garages. It is a night feeder attracted to water, swimming pools, irrigated areas, or outside lights where food prey such as beetles, cockroaches, crickets, moths, and other insects are attracted as well. During the day it may be found in woodpiles, palm trees, and decorative bark or under loose boards, woodpiles, rocks, or the bark of trees. Scorpions may also enter homes in search of water. Common indoor places where it might be found are dark, cool areas in the bathroom or kitchen as well as crawl spaces, attics, and closets. They’re also found in cracks and crevices of woodwork, behind baseboards, and inside walls. Scorpions gain entry into buildings through poorly sealed doors and windows, cracks in foundations, attic vents that aren’t properly screened, and through plumbing and other openings.
- MosquitoesA: Yes, Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria.
- FliesOther fly problems may involve Cluster flies, Moth or Drain flies, Phorid flies, Fruit flies, and others (see pics below). Fly control is not an exact science and will always be an ongoing battle from year to year. It often involves experimentation at times to find the right approach to a particular problem. Since they have wings, this is an insect that can go virtually anywhere.
- CentipedesThis is also good for other insect populations (spiders, ants, scorpions, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, centipedes, millipedes, black flies, gnats, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, etc.) that are in abundance around the house and quick control is necessary in order to kill off the life cycle and get out ahead of the pest problem.
- Millipedes
- BeetlesAre pine borer beetles wreaking havoc on your trees? Look no further than Gary’s Termite & Pest Control for effective and reliable pine borer beetle treatments. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to safeguarding your valuable pine trees and preserving the beauty of your landscape. With our proven methods and cutting-edge techniques, we can help you combat the destructive pine beetle infestation and restore the health of your trees.
- ScorpionsAt Gary’s Termite & Pest Control, we have many customers that depend on us to control scorpions on their property and prevent them from entering their homes and businesses. Our East Texas soils and temperatures provide ample living conditions for scorpions and so their control and elimination must be planned for in any outdoor pest control procedures.
- Moths
- Mites
- AphidsIn Texas, we have two species of Carpenter ants: a red & black (pictured left) and a much larger solid black species (right pic). The middle pic demonstrates Carpenter ants taking an interest in the honeydew generated from the aphids present on a tree limb. This is a favorite sweet meal of any ant.
- GnatsKeeping ants, roaches, flies and gnats, and other pests under control often requires regular application of pesticides and other pest monitoring devices. We’ll assess your risks and work with you to determine whether you need a program of regularly scheduled visits or if you prefer, a service contract.
- BatsPossible sources include: Feral cats, wild animals such as rabbits, raccoons, bats, squirrels, skunks, opossums, nearby livestock, dead animals either underneath the home or in attics, etc. We’ll investigate during our initial visit and help determine the source so that reinfestation doesn’t occur.
- MolesUnlike moles, whose tunnels are visible along the surface of the ground, gopher tunnels are not visible, only their mounds. The mounds are simply the total sum of soil removed from a segment of tunnel, so the larger the mound, the longer the tunnel segment. Segments tend to be 5′-7′ lengths long. The mounds, when fresh, appear fan-shaped (pic 3) because the gopher throws out the soil primarily in one direction because of the slope of the exit tunnel. Once the segment excavation is complete, the gopher will then seal the hole with soil (soil plug) to prevent predators or rain from entering (pic 3).
- Raccoons
- SnakesThe snakes we’ve included on this page are the most commonly found in our area of East Texas. We’ve divided the snakes into two sections: Venomous and Non-venomous.
- Wildlife
- Opossums
- Birds
- RodentsRodents seem to bring out the worst fears in people. However, when left to the professionals at Gary’s, we can very quickly bring your rodent problems to a halt…and…without anyone getting hurt in the process.
- MiceSure the television commercials and chain stores make it seem easy. Slick marketing requires them to make it look easy or else you wouldn’t buy their products and try it yourself. After all, you just purchase some traps and poisons and put it all out there for the rodents to find and wallahhhh…end of the problem, right? WRONG! If you’ve ever found yourself thinking this, you’ve already misunderstood rodent control completely! Plus, it’s not exactly that easy as you’ve probably already realized. After all, they use mice and rats in laboratory experiments because they are so intelligent. So don’t feel badly if you’ve already been outsmarted by these little Einsteins.
- Rats
- SquirrelsWhether it’s Gray Squirrels or Flying Squirrels, these little critters often chew their way into attics, walls, and crawlspaces, looking for nesting sites. These are intelligent, vertebrates that can virtually go anywhere, making trapping quite difficult and time consuming. We often have to go with the flow and be flexible in our approach because every squirrel intrusion is unique.
- GophersOne gopher can create several mounds per day. Mounds appear more often during spring or fall when the soil is moist and easy to dig. In irrigated areas such as lawns, flower beds, and gardens, digging conditions usually are optimal year round and mounds may appear at any time. Gophers don’t hibernate and are active year-round, although you might not see any fresh mounding. They also can be active at all hours of the day.