Windcrest, TX Pest Control

Signs Of Infestation: How To Identify Rodent Activity In Windcrest

Is there a rodent infestation in your Windcrest home? Or is something else creeping around your bathroom, kitchen, or basement? 

The only way to know is to look for common signs and symptoms. This includes red flags like:

• Nests: Look inside cardboard boxes, inside unused wood stoves, and behind appliances. Any fuzzy mounds of soft material could indicate a possible rodent nest.
• Gnaw marks: Since rodent teeth are always growing, you may spot tooth marks on baseboards, corners, or furniture legs. Be sure to check packages and other containers for tiny holes, tears, or punctures.
• Droppings: Mouse droppings are typically small and pointed, roughly the size of a grain of rice. Rat droppings are much larger and blunter and usually resemble raisins.
• Live rodents: While rare, you may encounter a live rat or mouse scurrying around your home. You can identify mice by their four-inch size and small, hairy tails, and rats by their 11- to 12-inch bodies and pink, scaly tails.

If you positively identify one of these symptoms, or if you’re struggling to be sure of rodent activity, you can contact the team at Accurate Pest Control to conduct an inspection at your convenience. 

We are a professional exterminator for rodents that has been serving Windcrest homeowners since 1990. For more information about our treatments and approach, please contact our office for more information.

How Termites Compromise Structural Integrity In Windcrest Homes

Termites in Windcrest don’t just burrow into wood — they have to consume it to stay alive. This means they’re not just boring through your structure, but actually hollowing it out over time.

Since termites don’t need to sleep or rest, they can cause extreme amounts of damage in short amounts of time. Studies show mature colonies consume hundreds of pounds of wood during their lifetimes, and as much as a cubic foot of wood per year if given the opportunity.

You can imagine the impact this may have on a home, especially subflooring, struts, and joists. If a termite infestation continues undetected, you may need to replace the wood entirely — or worse, resolve an unexpected accident.

The best way to ensure this doesn’t happen to you is to work with Accurate Pest Control. We offer same-day responses and emergency termite removal services if we identify an active infestation in your home.

First, you can schedule an inspection for your property. Then, we can present you with our findings and next steps. Since we offer an annual termite warranty, you can rest easy knowing your home is safe and sound.

Give us a call to begin the first step.