Prickly Pear Blog

Dive into expert insights, prevention tips, and innovative solutions for keeping your home and environment safe and pest-free.

Large buck looking back as it walks through a groomed grass

Dear 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...

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Prickly Pear employee holding a 4.5 foot long rattlesnake in front of the Prickly Pear van

Snakes 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...

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Buzz 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...

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Busy 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...

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Managing 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...

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Raccoons 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...

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Skunks: 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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