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Employee Spotlight: Michael Askew

In case you didn’t notice, here at Carpet Tech we love our employees! We are proud to call our team...

Why You Should Consider General Pest Control Services

Picture this: You’re rushing out of your home to make it to work in the morning. You whiz through the...

Termites: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Home

Termites are a major threat to homeowners. These wood destroying insects can damage or destroy home foundations, siding and shingles,...

Mosquitos Are Coming! Here’s How To Stop Them

Brace yourselves - mosquitos are coming! Mosquitos are a nuisance with which all of us are far too familiar. While...

Most Common Pests You Can Expect To Find In A West Texas Home

If you live in West Texas, it’s possible that your home plays host to more guests than you may realize!...

Who to Call for Opossum Removal

Opossums are plentiful in Texas. Originally from wooded areas, these shy, nocturnal creatures are now a common sight in Lubbock...

Who to Call for Squirrel Removal?

It's common to see squirrels roaming around in yards or climbing trees. However, many consider them pests since they can...

Invasion of the Seasonal Miller Moths

Lubbock's Great Month Invasion It's not quite Biblical, but this season's epic, ongoing battle with the month feels like more...

Dangerous Spiders and How to Identify them

While Texas is known for its larger-than-life reputation, it's also home to a diverse array of wildlife, including many species...

Busting Bed Bug Myths

Bed bugs have a bad reputation. Not only do they multiply quickly and can lead to more than a sleepless...

5 MOSQUITO CONTROL TIPS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW

Is your backyard buzzing? While we want to enjoy friends and family over the barbecue, nothing can ruin backyard festivities...

TERMITE AWARENESS WEEK

They’ll eat you out of house and home, literally! Termites cause more than $5 billion in repair costs to homeowners...

WHAT HAPPENS TO TERMITES IN THE WINTER?

Termite season doesn’t have a beginning and an end. These damaging pests are active year-round. Termites in the winter will...

WINTERIZING YOUR HOME AGAINST PESTS

As the weather turns chilly, we typically don't see bugs in and around our homes. But just because you don't...

HOME INVADERS: TOP 5 WEST TEXAS PESTS

If you live in West Texas, your home may play host to more guests than you may realize! The outdoors...

BENEFITS OF RECURRING PEST CONTROL

Picture this: You’re rushing out of your home to make it to work in the morning. You whiz through the...

WRONGLY ACCUSED? MURDER HORNETS AND MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Without a doubt, 2020 has been a rough year, to say the least. In addition to coronavirus, shelter in place,...

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