Posts by Jesse Alaniz

North America is home to over 3,400 species of spiders, ranking 7th in diversity of all organisms. Known as arachnids, spiders are air-breathing arthropods with 8 legs and use their fangs to inject venom into their prey. Texas alone has over 900 species of spiders, with many of them inhabiting Austin, Texas. Although not all venomous, it is key to be able to identify the species you may be in contact with.

While Texas has a large variety of spider species, this article aims to provide the most common types of spiders in Austin, TX.

Found in all U.S states except for Alaska, termites are considered a national pest problem. Estimated to cause $5 billion in property damage each year, termites can be nesting in properties for years before being found. Small and soft-bodied, these insects live in large colonies and destructively feed on various types of wood and cellulose-based plant material…

Often unseen and unknown until it is too late, termites are a common pest to the majority of the U.S. Highly evident in areas with dry and humid weather, Texas has a prominent population of termites wreaking havoc on properties each year. As the temperatures begin to warm, the presence of termites will begin to rise as their search for food begins. Extremely destructive, the first step to protecting your home from costly damages is through termite prevention.
Luckily, there are some preventive measures that can be taken to keep termites from accessing and infesting your home or property in the warmer seasons…