Hidalgo County
Roaches in Weslaco homes: German, Asian or palmetto bug?
Which roaches are getting into my Weslaco home? It depends on the size and where you see them. In Weslaco, small light-brown roaches that fly toward your porch lights and windows at dusk may be Asian cockroaches, which researchers first identified in large numbers in Weslaco lawns in the winter of 2005-2006 (Pfannenstiel et al., […]
Scorpion control in Edinburg: where they hide
Why am I finding scorpions in my Edinburg home? The scorpion you found in an Edinburg home is almost certainly a striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus), the most common scorpion in Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife says it does not burrow, it climbs trees and walls, and it is often found in attics—then moves into living […]
Mosquitoes in McAllen after heavy rain: what to do
Will there be more mosquitoes in McAllen after a big rain? Very likely. On Nov. 8, 2026, McAllen got 1.84 inches of rain, a daily record for the airport (National Weather Service Brownsville, McAllen climate report, Nov. 9, 2026), and container mosquitoes can go from egg to biting adult in about 7 to 10 days […]
Rat control in Mission, TX: signs, citrus and entry points
Why do rats get into Mission attics? Roof rats look for dry, sheltered spots, and attics are a favorite. Texas A&M AgriLife says roof rats normally nest in attics and double walls, and their heaviest production of young comes in winter and spring (Texas A&M AgriLife, Managing Rats and Mice). Rat control in Mission works […]
Snake removal in McAllen: what to do when you find one
What should I do if I find a snake at my McAllen home? Back away slowly, keep kids and pets inside, and don’t try to catch or kill the snake. Watch where it goes from a good distance, then call a pro for snake removal in McAllen. CPL Pest Control LLC removes snakes, including venomous […]
Roaches in Pharr homes: why rain brings them inside
Why am I seeing more roaches in my Pharr home after it rains? Heavy rain and cold fronts push large outdoor roaches indoors. University of Florida entomologists say American cockroaches can show up in homes after heavy rain and wander inside to get away from extreme weather (UF/IFAS Featured Creatures, EENY-141). With a cold front […]
Fleas in Edinburg, TX: typhus risk and how to stop them
Why are fleas such a big deal in Edinburg? Fleas in Edinburg are more than itchy bites. Edinburg is in Hidalgo County, which has reported more flea-borne typhus cases than any other county in Texas: 1,545 cases from 2008 through 2025, including 102 in 2025 alone (provisional data, Texas DSHS). The good news is that […]
Scorpions in McAllen homes: where they hide and what works
Why am I finding scorpions in my McAllen home? The scorpion you found in your McAllen home is almost certainly a striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus), the most common scorpion in Texas. It doesn’t burrow, it climbs walls and trees, and it often lives in attics, then moves into living areas when the attic gets […]
