Romney Pest Control

08/31/2026

Your backyard should be a place for cookouts, games, and relaxing, not dodging mosquitoes and unwanted pests. ☀️🍔

Help make your outdoor space less inviting by:
💧 Dumping standing water
🌿 Trimming overgrown landscaping
🗑️ Keeping trash cans sealed
🪵 Reducing clutter and wood piles
🦟 Staying on top of routine pest treatments

A little prevention now means more time enjoying your backyard, and less time swatting at it. 😎

08/28/2026

Here's a fun Texas bug fact! 🤯

Crickets actually chirp faster as temperatures rise.

Scientists have even used cricket chirps to estimate the outdoor temperature!

Pretty cool... unless they're keeping you awake outside your bedroom window all night. 😂🎶

08/26/2026

The Keys to Dorm Pest Prevention: Simple Habits for a Pest-Free Room

Dorm pests love crumbs, clutter, and easy food. A few simple habits can make your room much less inviting, and you can find these effective tips in today’s blog!

Learn the keys to dorm pest prevention, from proper food storage and cleaning to reducing clutter, moisture, and unwanted pest hiding places.

08/25/2026

College move-in season is here! 🎓📦

Between unpacking, decorating, and meeting your new roommates, pest prevention probably isn't at the top of your list, but it should be.

Here's a quick dorm pest checklist:

🍿 Store snacks in airtight containers to help keep ants and cockroaches away.

🗑️ Take out the trash regularly, especially if it contains food.

🛏️ Inspect your mattress and bed frame before unpacking for any signs of bed bugs.

🧺 Wash bedding and clothes often to keep your space clean and inviting only to you.

🥤 Clean up crumbs and drink spills as soon as they happen.

📦 Avoid piling up cardboard boxes, which can become hiding spots for pests.

Dorms are busy places with lots of people coming and going, making prevention the best way to keep unwanted guests out of your room.

Your roommate may borrow your hoodie... but pests are the roommates nobody asked for. 😂🎒

08/24/2026

Most homeowners know to check the kitchen...

But what about everywhere else? 👀

Some of the most overlooked pest hotspots include:
🚪 Garage door corners
📦 Cardboard boxes in storage
🧹 Laundry rooms
🪴 Potted plants
🌿 Mulch beds
💧 Outdoor faucets
🗑️ Trash can areas

Sometimes the biggest pest problems start in the places we rarely think to inspect.

08/21/2026

If you've ever found an earwig under a flower pot or garden rock, there's a reason.

Earwigs love cool, damp hiding places like:
🍂 Leaf piles
🪴 Under flower pots
🪵 Firewood stacks
🌿 Thick mulch
🪨 Rocks and landscape borders

They're mostly active at night, so seeing one during the day usually means you've uncovered its favorite hiding place.

08/20/2026

If we had to forecast one thing for August in Texas... it'd be more pest activity. 🌡️🐜

The combination of high heat, humidity, and late-summer rain creates ideal conditions for many of the pests we treat every day.

Here's what's most active this month:

🦟 Mosquitoes – Summer storms leave behind standing water, giving mosquitoes the perfect place to breed.

🐜 Fire Ants – Warm soil keeps colonies active, and rain often forces them to relocate throughout your yard.

🪳 Cockroaches – Heat and humidity send roaches searching for food, water, and cooler places to hide.

🐝 Wasps – Colonies are reaching their peak size, making nests much more active this time of year.

🕷️ Spiders – As insect populations increase, so do the spiders that feed on them.

The good news? Staying on top of routine pest control now can help reduce problems before cooler weather sends pests looking for shelter indoors.

Looks like another 100° day... and unfortunately, the bugs checked the forecast too. 😂☀️

08/19/2026

These 5 Pests Thrive in Humidity: What Homeowners Should Watch For

Humidity can create perfect conditions for pests. In today’s blog, meet five unwanted visitors that thrive when moisture levels rise!

Discover five pests that thrive in humidity, why moisture attracts them, and simple ways to reduce pest-friendly conditions around your home.

08/18/2026

Think you can outrun a cockroach?

Maybe... but it'll be closer than you'd like. 😂

Cockroaches can reach speeds of over 3 miles per hour, making them one of the fastest insects for their size.

Good thing speed isn't enough to help them outrun professional pest control. 😉

08/14/2026

Ever wonder why wasps always seem to pick your porch? 🤨

Wasps look for places that are:
🏠 Protected from the weather
☀️ Warm
🌧️ Sheltered from rain
🚪 Close to food and water

That's why you'll often find nests under eaves, patio covers, fences, sheds, playsets, and even outdoor furniture.

A quick walk around your property every few weeks can help you spot small nests before they become much bigger problems.