Insights & Resources For Homeowners
Check out our blogs and articles to learn more about keeping your Triangle home worry free & your family and pets safe! We’re sharing our expert advice and the latest news from behind the scenes.
In Texas, we often hear about ticks and the dangerous diseases they can spread, but mites, their lesser-known close cou
There are plenty of great things about living in Texas. We enjoy friendly people, a thriving economy, and a mild climate for much of the year. However, the Lone Star State is also home to pests like ticks, which are known to carry diseases that can have serious health impacts.
Hantavirus was first identified in the U.S. in 1993 and found to be carried by the common deer mouse. It causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the U.S. and should not be confused with hantavirus originating in Asia which causes Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS).
The Zika virus has now spread to the U.S. and there is currently no vaccine to prevent it. According to UnitedHealthcare Global’s most recent update on the status of the virus, 75 percent of those affected with the virus will not show symptoms.
Mice can leave evidence of their existence long before they’re actually seen. They make scratching sounds behind walls, leave crumbs, chew photographs, and leave droppings near nesting sites or where food has been left out.
The CDC recently confirmed six cases of Zika virus-linked birth defects in the contiguous United States. That means that at least six babies were born, miscarried, or aborted due to Zika-related birth defects within the United States, and that’s not including U.S.
In the vast world of insects, flies represent one of the most diverse and adaptable species groups.
Leptospirosis is a disease carried by rodents that can be dangerous to you and your pets. It is caused by bacteria found in the urine of infected pests and animals, and is characterized by mild to severe symptoms.
Termites are nasty little critters that can invade your home and leave you with costly damage. Unfortunately, Texas is at high risk of termite damage, making it very important to understand the termites that live here and the best ways to prevent damage.
As the cold, frigid weather starts to set in, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to spend a little more time cozied up in your home. Coincidentally, so do pests! Rodents, cockroaches, and other pests love to make your home their winter home. Can you blame them?
Not only are bugs annoying to deal with, but they can also spread diseases and contaminate your food--potentially making you and your family sick.
Your home should be your safe space, the one place in the world where you can feel utterly and completely at ease. However, for thousands of homeowners, their indoor allergies can make their homes feel like a nightmare instead.
After a long, hot summer, the team here at EnviroCon is looking forward to the fall season! Cooler temperatures, football, get-togethers outside--what’s not to love?
Most property owners don’t think of termites as seasonal pests, but these destructive insects do pose more of a threat at certain times of the year. Understanding Houston's termite season can help you protect your home or business.
Termite colonies in Texas have a specific social structure: queen, king, reproducers who later become kings or queens, soldiers, and workers. They all depend on each other to keep the nest alive and growing, but the workers are the ones who damage your property.