Bugstoppers to the rescue, protecting homes and human health from pest invasion

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Life centers around the home. It is the place where family gathers, plays, eats, rests and creates lifelong memories. When mosquitoes swarm the backyard, cockroaches skitter across the bathroom floor or flies buzz through the kitchen, it is clear that we aren’t the only ones enjoying our homes. Pest invasions affect all of us in Texas. Bugstoppers Pest Management helps residents protect their homes and live without the worries brought by pest disturbances.

Taking action against the various threats from pests is a crucial step. Our homes are one of our biggest investments, and pests hold great potential for reducing a home’s livability and value. Bugstoppers understands human health, as well as the structure and value of client homes, are at risk. Pest control professionals identify and locate the source of any pest problem and work diligently to resolve it.

“At Bugstoppers, we think of ourselves as the first line of public health defenders,” Entomologist Jorge Ordonez said. “This allows us to demonstrate a greater concern for the community, as well as giving us the perspective to approach situations not as pest problems but as public safety issues.”

The number of species classified as potential pests living among and around us is mind-boggling. Warm and humid Texas weather produces conditions quite favorable for many organisms from snakes and scorpions to termites and mosquitoes. According to Ordonez, Bugstoppers most commonly treats homes for ants, spiders, and cockroaches. Pest control experts watch for rodent infestations too. When rodents move into a home, they can cause extensive damage.

According to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, “Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year in the U.S. … While termites may infest buildings at any time, they are particularly relevant when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale. Besides the monetary impact, thousands of winged termites emerging inside one's home are an emotionally trying experience — not to mention the thought of termites silently feasting on one's largest investment.”

“In Texas, we have a saying: there are homes that have termites and homes that will have termites,” Ordonez said, speaking of the pervasive termite issues encountered. “Some signs of a termite infestation are mud tubes going up the foundation on the outside. Wings inside the home. Termite swarmers inside the home. Swarmers are the termites that mate to start a new colony. They are sometimes called flying ants.”

Protect your home from wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and wood destroying beetles. Schedule an annual inspection specifically checking for these damaging species.

Bugstoppers offers these tips for homeowners to reduce pest activity in and around their homes:

- Keep the yard clean and vegetation to a minimum.
- Keep the grass cut, so it doesn’t get long.
- Keep bushes trimmed and away from the home.
- Keep roof and gutters clean and clear of debris.
- Reduce moisture and standing water. Identify and repair any leaks.

Taking action to eliminate any environment conducive to pests is your first line of defense. Scheduling a free home pest inspection with Bugstoppers Pest Management is the next step. Bugstoppers recommends a bi-monthly pest control treatment as the ideal schedule for optimal maintenance of many homes in our area.

“Customers notice an infestation when the damage is done,” Ordonez said. “Our pest management professionals are trained to recognize pest activity, conducive conditions, and early signs of damage. If a customer is on a bi-monthly schedule, our team of professionals can catch any potentially destructive insect activity early to prevent major damage to the structure.”

Safeguard your home and loved ones from unwanted house guests. Services provided by Bugstoppers Pest Management extend beyond pest control and include lawn and pool care. Visit the website or call them at (281) 363-3000 to schedule your free home pest inspection.