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Need to know the difference between wasps and hornets? Or how to win the fight against ants? We stay on the cutting edge of the latest news and developments in residential and commercial pest control. Browse our topics to best know how to fight pests in your home or business.
Eviction Notice
Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...
What’s Bugging You
This is one question that is asked frequently when it comes to those who have experienced a bed bug infestation. Perhaps you woke up with some strange marks on your pillow case - or you’ve noticed mysterious red welts on your arms. Maybe you’ve spotted them right...
5 Reasons You Need Professional Pest Control
Summer is here, and if you’re like most people, you’ve got plans. These plans usually go hand in hand with spending money. Even beyond this season of the year, it seems the budget gets tighter and tighter throughout the year with unexpected bills and other “life...
Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts
Pest control. It’s a year-round process. There is a constant battle we seem to have with various critters vying for a spot INSIDE our homes and businesses. It may be they are driven inside due to the heat, cold, or attracted inside if they discover a food and/or water...
Why Your Business Needs Pest Control
As a business owner, you already know that your building is the foundation of all sales. Its appearance can quickly increase or decrease profits. Protect your business’ reputation by maintaining a clean and pest-free environment for your customers. Hopper Termite...
Man vs. Mice
How many of us enjoy going out to eat? Satisfying our pallets is a daily task. BUT - not everything that is hungry is human. This brings us to the RODENT! While some animals and pests discover their menu items in the outdoors, many find their way to the inside of your...
The Circus is Coming to Town
This attraction is certainly one you DO NOT want to attend! Fleas are not only an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but to humans as well. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the rare, but still present, bubonic plague. Fleas can...
THEY’RE BAAACK!
Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...
Arachnophile
According to Wikipedia, a person who admires spiders is referred to as an “Arachnophile.” Right off the bat let’s get one thing clear - you will not find any spider lovers here at Hopper Termite & Pest. Although some spiders are absolutely harmless, some are...
Eviction Notice
Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...
Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts
Pest control. It’s a year-round process. There is a constant battle we seem to have with various critters vying for a spot INSIDE our homes and businesses. It may be they are driven inside due to the heat, cold, or attracted inside if they discover a food and/or water...
The Circus is Coming to Town
This attraction is certainly one you DO NOT want to attend! Fleas are not only an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but to humans as well. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the rare, but still present, bubonic plague. Fleas can...
What’s Bugging You
This is one question that is asked frequently when it comes to those who have experienced a bed bug infestation. Perhaps you woke up with some strange marks on your pillow case - or you’ve noticed mysterious red welts on your arms. Maybe you’ve spotted them right...
Why Your Business Needs Pest Control
As a business owner, you already know that your building is the foundation of all sales. Its appearance can quickly increase or decrease profits. Protect your business’ reputation by maintaining a clean and pest-free environment for your customers. Hopper Termite...
THEY’RE BAAACK!
Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...
5 Reasons You Need Professional Pest Control
Summer is here, and if you’re like most people, you’ve got plans. These plans usually go hand in hand with spending money. Even beyond this season of the year, it seems the budget gets tighter and tighter throughout the year with unexpected bills and other “life...
Man vs. Mice
How many of us enjoy going out to eat? Satisfying our pallets is a daily task. BUT - not everything that is hungry is human. This brings us to the RODENT! While some animals and pests discover their menu items in the outdoors, many find their way to the inside of your...
Arachnophile
According to Wikipedia, a person who admires spiders is referred to as an “Arachnophile.” Right off the bat let’s get one thing clear - you will not find any spider lovers here at Hopper Termite & Pest. Although some spiders are absolutely harmless, some are...
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When it comes to protection from pests, we have you covered. Our highly trained technicians are members of the Arkansas Pest Management Association as well as the National Pest Management Association. Call today so we can get a tailored plan started for you and your specific needs!
Winter Home Prep Tips That Help Keep the Pests Out
As November winds down, you’ve probably noticed a distinct chill in the air. This isn’t your imagination: winter is nearly here and that means temperatures are starting to tumble. When they do, creatures that normally live their lives outside try to seek shelter and...
Overwintering Pest Identification & Prevention
Now that the temperatures are beginning to cool down and our area has experienced a few overnight freezes, you may think the bugs and pests are gone for the year. This may be true for a small fraction of pests; however, other species of pests may survive through cold...
Debunking Five Common Myths About Termites
The damage that termites can do to your home is no secret. Every year, termites dole out billions of dollars’ worth of damage to homes, so they are rightly perceived as a pest and a threat to all types of structures. However, there is a substantial amount of...
How Are All of the Bugs Getting Into My House?
Does it seem like you’re barely making any headway in your ongoing battle against invading bugs? Keeping these obnoxious critters out can often feel like a master class in futility—no matter how much you try and what prevention methods you take, it seems like the bugs...
Five Common Types of Winter Pests
Winter is almost upon us, and that means a number of things will be changing soon. Notably, the warm temperatures of summer will start giving way to the cool-off of fall that leads to the frigid lows of winter. When this happens, a number of pests and invaders start...
6 Fast Facts About 3 Freaky Spiders
What kind of spiders live in Arkansas? The (terrifying) truth is, there are over 40 species of spiders native to Arkansas. Three of these species include the wolf spider, black widow, and Texas brown tarantula (sometimes known as the Arkansas chocolate tarantula, the...
