Have you noticed an increase in ants on your property? Springtime in Oklahoma is when the ants start looking for new food sources and building new colonies—and your home could be a tempting location for both. In pest control, it’s best to know your enemy. Read on to learn about two major Oklahoma pests—the carpenter…
If you’re not worried about termites, you should be. They are responsible for billions of dollars in structural damage every year, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Subterranean termites are particularly common in the states of Oklahoma and Kansas, and they swarm during springtime due to favorable weather. In this blog you’ll learn…
Let’s be honest: bugs and other pests are disgusting—even for those of us that are used to dealing with them. Ants can walk long distances, spreading bacteria with their tiny, hairy legs. Rats climb walls like acrobats, pooping everywhere while you unsuccessfully try to exterminate them. Cockroaches make that awful “crunch” noise when they are…
The last thing you want in your new year is to have to deal with cockroaches crawling into your warm home to escape the cold. Luckily for you, Parker Pest Control has a 100% guarantee that will ensure you’re bug free without using any dangerous chemicals! Keep reading to see where you can find them,…
You’re not the only one who loves your warm bed in the winter. While you’re getting nice and cozy, bed bugs could be too. It’s important to always keep a careful eye out for these pests, do your best to prevent them from enjoying breakfast in your bed, and get rid of them if you’ve…
You’re not the only one who’s looking for a warm retreat in the winter! As fall gets colder, mice get bolder and try to crawl into your home. Rodents invade about 21 million homes each winter, with 24% of homeowners reporting mice and rat infestations during the chillier months. Luckily, we can help you out…
No matter what you do, the bites seem to just keep accumulating. After a while, you become fairly certain that you are getting them while you are inside your home. Then you start to get clear about the fact that they are not likely from a mosquito. There are many creepy crawlers that could possibly…
Now that the kids are headed back to school, it’s time to discuss head lice. Cases of lice are extremely common in children, second only to the common cold. Every year, there are an estimated 21 million cases in American schools! Head lice are pests, and here at Parker Pest Control, we know pests. Keep…
The brown recluse spider. The fiddleback spider. The brown fiddler. The violin spider. You may think I’ve just listed off an army of arachnids, but these names all describe the same thing. If you haven’t seen one of these, you’re lucky! If you have seen one and would like to learn about how to handle…
As a homeowner, termites can be your worst nightmare. Most homeowners pay substantial premiums every year to allow for financial protection in case unexpected structural surprises come about. Since homeowners insurance is not the most entertaining topic, many of us go about our lives with the expectation that as long as we keep our insurance and…