Prickly Pear Blog
Dive into expert insights, prevention tips, and innovative solutions for keeping your home and environment safe and pest-free.
Fly Away: Banishing Buzzing Pests
Flies, those pesky, buzzing insects, can quickly turn a pleasant day into a frustrating ordeal. From the annoying housefly to the disease-carrying fruit fly, these pests can invade your home or...
Read MoreFleas Are a Real Itch
Fleas are tiny, parasitic insects that can make your home an itchy nightmare. These blood-sucking pests can quickly infest your pets, your home, and even your yard. While they might seem...
Read MoreGroundhogs: Getting to Know Your Garden Guests
Groundhogs, often playfully called woodchucks, are large rodents native to North America. While their exact population is difficult to estimate, they are widespread across the United States, particularly in the eastern...
Read MoreGopher It! All About America’s Unloved Undercover Critters
Gopher it! These little earth-moving mammals may be out of sight, but they’re certainly not out of mind – especially for homeowners who find their yards riddled with unsightly mounds of...
Read MoreFox-y Facts: The Sneaky Sneaks of the Forest
Fox are cunning canines with their bushy tails and inquisitive eyes, are found in abundance across the United States. These adaptable creatures inhabit a wide range of habitats, from forests and...
Read MoreBusy Beavers For Biodiversity
Busy Beavers, those industrious architects of the animal kingdom, are found throughout much of North America, including the United States. While their population has fluctuated over the centuries due to trapping...
Read MoreFeathered Foes: Dealing with Birds
Birds, with their vibrant plumage and melodious songs, are often seen as symbols of freedom and beauty. However, when they become too comfortable in our human-dominated environments, they can transform into...
Read MoreCheeking Out a Chipmunk
The chipmunk, a striped symphony of rust and brown, is a tiny tenant in the grand scheme of North American wildlife. These energetic burrowers hold the title of “cheekiest character” in...
Read MoreHogs Wild: The Wild Boar Woes
Wild hogs, also known as feral hogs, are a formidable and increasingly problematic species across the United States. Their numbers have exploded in recent decades, with estimates ranging in the millions....
Read MoreBatty About Bats
Bat’s are a symbol used to drive fear into the hearts of my enemies. “I am vengeance, I am the night, I am the bat… wait sorry, we are not a...
Read MoreThe Not So Cuddly Cockroach
Cockroaches, those resilient and often reviled pests, have been sharing our living spaces for millennia. These nocturnal creatures are remarkably adaptable, thriving in a variety of environments. Unfortunately, their presence can...
Read MoreCotton-Tails: America’s Adorable Yet Destructive Rabbits
They’re fluffy, they’re funny, and they have a serious case of the zoomies. Rabbits are a common sight in North America, leaving their signature bunny droppings in gardens and occasionally causing...
Read MoreNutty Nutria: Orange Toothed Rodents
Nutria, often misnamed “nutria rats,” are large, semi-aquatic rodents native to South America. Introduced to the United States in the early 20th century for fur farming. However, when the value of...
Read MoreScurrying Squirrels: The Nutty Tree-Dwellers
In the United States, squirrels are abundant, with approximately 200 million individuals populating the country. While they can be found throughout the US, they are most active in wooded areas, parks,...
Read MoreMole Madness
Mole Madness: moles are mysterious, subterranean creatures, and far more common than you might think. With an estimated population of millions across the United States, these tiny tunnelers can be found...
Read MoreStopping the Rat Race Rodent Control
Rats, those pesky rodents, are a ubiquitous presence in many parts of the world, including the United States. With an estimated population in the billions, these adaptable creatures can thrive in...
Read MoreHornets Havoc: What’s All The Buzz About?
These bold, black and yellow insects strike fear in people all across the US. But before you grab the nearest fly swatter, let’s talk about the role that hornets play in...
Read MoreRestricting Roof Rats
Roof rats are not to be confused with its sewer-dwelling cousin, the Norway rat. The roof rat is a nimble acrobat of the rafters, a midnight marathon runner on your roof...
Read MoreAntics of Ants
Ants, those tiny, industrious insects, can quickly become unwanted houseguests. With their ability to form large colonies and their persistent foraging behavior, these pests can be a real challenge to control....
Read MoreMighty Mice
Mighty mice, those tiny terrors with disproportionate appetites, are ubiquitous across the United States. These nocturnal creatures are most active during the cooler months when they seek shelter from the elements....
Read MoreUnveiling the Secrets of the “Armored Architects”
They’re the walking tanks of the Texan plains, the champions of the dirt dive, and the bane of perfectly manicured lawns. Yes, we’re talking about armadillos aka armored architects, the official...
Read MoreDear Me: Deer Everywhere
Dear me: Deer everywhere! These graceful grazers, masters of camouflage, and known for notoriously dashing across the road directly in front of your car! These hoofed herbivores are a familiar sight...
Read MoreThe Sticky Situation: Glue Boards for Pest Control
Glue boards (aka glue traps) are a seemingly simple pest control method that have been a controversial topic for years. Their ability to capture a wide range of pests, from rodents...
Read MoreSnakes of the Lone Star State
Snakes, those serpentine slitherers, are found in abundance across the United States, with Texas boasting a particularly diverse population. These cold-blooded creatures are ectothermic, meaning they rely on their environment to...
Read MoreBuzz Off! A Guide to Wasp Control
They’re often mistaken for their bee cousins, and their reputation precedes them – wasps. These striped stingers can send shivers down even the bravest spines. But beneath their fearsome exterior lies...
Read MoreIntroducing Prickles: The Only Armadillo With Spikes
Prickles, Our Bug Eating Mascot At Prickly Pear Wildlife Removal and Home Services, we believe in coexistence. We understand that wildlife is an integral part of our ecosystem, and sometimes, their...
Read MoreBusy as a Bee: The Buzz about Bees
They’re the original architects of agriculture, the champions of pollination, and the undisputed masters of honey production. Yes, we’re talking about bees, those remarkable insects that have captivated and fascinated humans...
Read MoreManaging Mosquito Menaces
Mosquitos, the tiny, winged vampires of the insect world, are a pervasive pest across the United States. These blood-sucking bugs are most prevalent in humid, warm climates, making the Southern states...
Read MoreRaccoons Those Rascally Rovers
Overview of the Raccoon Raccoons, those masked bandits of the backyard, are surprisingly widespread across the United States. These adaptable creatures can be found in almost every state, though their population...
Read MoreSkunks: The Striped Defenders
Skunks. The mere mention conjures up images of foul smelling sprays and frantic retreats. Yet, beneath that infamous odor lies a fascinating creature with a vital role in the delicate balance...
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