Category: Pest Control

Rodent Problems in Winter: Why North Texas Homes Are at Higher Risk

Rodent Problems in Winter: Why North Texas Homes Are at Higher Risk Winter may slow lawn growth in North Texas, but it accelerates rodent activity around homes. As temperatures drop, rats and mice actively search for warmth, shelter, and food—often finding all three in residential landscapes and around foundations. While many homeowners associate rodent issues […]
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Winter Pest Control in North Texas: Why Rodents Love Your Warm Home (and How to Keep Them Out)

If you live in Plano, Richardson, North Dallas, Frisco, or McKinney, you already know North Texas doesn’t really do “classic” winter. We get cold snaps, warm afternoons, and the occasional freeze—but rarely the kind of deep, long-lasting cold that shuts everything down. That includes pests. While you’re pulling decorations out of the attic, lighting a […]
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Why You’re Seeing So Many Wasps Inside This Fall in North Texas (and How to Stop It)

As the weather starts doing that very North Texas thing — cool mornings, warm afternoons, and big temperature swings — a lot of homeowners in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and McKinney are noticing something unnerving: Wasps.On the ceiling.By the fireplace.Buzzing around the living room. At Village Green Lawn & Pest, our phones have been ringing off the hook […]
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Fall Lawn & Pest Update for North Texas Homeowners

A Changing Fall Season in North Texas North Texas weather has a way of keeping us guessing. After a mild, rainy summer, this fall has turned out warmer and much drier than usual. For homeowners across Plano, Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, Garland, and North Dallas, that means it’s time to adjust how you care for your lawn and protect […]
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Why Your Doorway is Wasp Territory: A North Texas Homeowner’s Guide

As late summer transitions to early fall in North Texas, many homeowners face an unwelcome greeting at their front doors: wasp nests. This seasonal phenomenon isn’t just coincidence—it’s a predictable pattern in North Texas and our Home Defense Plus Plan can help.  Why Wasps Target Your Doorways in Late Summer The sudden appearance of wasp nests around […]
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Crane Flies vs. Mayflies: Those “Giant Mosquitoes” Aren’t What You Think

We’re getting a lot of inquiries about mayflies that have recently started swarming in North Texas.You might worry these enormous mosquito-like insects are something sinister. Good news—they’re actually crane flies, a completely normal springtime visitor. You’ve probably heard them called mayflies, mosquito hawks, skeeter eaters, or my personal favorite, “mosquitoes on steroids.” But these inch-long, […]
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Protect Your North Texas Home from Costly Rodent Damage

As temperatures drop in North Texas, roof rats actively seek warm spaces—including your home and garage. These unwanted guests frequently access properties through alleyways, particularly in Richardson and older North Texas neighborhoods with detached garages. These rodents can cause extensive damage: Chewing through car engine wiring, leading to costly repairs Damaging home insulation and electrical […]
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