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Top 5 Pests in Argyle, TX and How to Protect Your Home Year-Round

Living in Argyle, TX, means enjoying green yards and warm Texas weather — but pests also thrive here. To guard your home year-round, it helps to know which pests are most active and how to block them out. Here are the top 5 pests Argyle homeowners face, and how your local experts can help you stay pest-free.

1. Ants

Argyle’s warm, humid seasons attract various ant species (e.g. odorous house ants, fire ants). They invade kitchens, trail along walls, and form nests near foundations.

Prevention tips:

  • Wipe up food spills immediately
  • Store pantry items in sealed containers
  • Seal cracks around doors, windows, and utility lines

2. Mosquitoes

Mosquito populations explode after rainfall. Standing water in gutters, planters, and bird baths become breeding zones. For Mosquito service we recommend Mosquito Joe.

Prevention tips:

  • Eliminate standing water
  • Maintain proper drainage in yards
  • Use landscape plants that repel mosquitoes

3. Rodents (Mice & Rats)

When temperatures dip, rodents seek warm, dry shelter — your attic, garage, or crawlspaces.

Prevention tips:

  • Seal gaps around foundations and pipes
  • Store firewood off the ground
  • Clear clutter around the foundation

4. Termites

Termites quietly eat wood, often undetected until damage appears. Clay soil around Argyle homes can retain moisture — a risk factor.

Prevention tips:

  • Keep mulch and soil away from siding
  • Fix leaking pipes or downspouts
  • Inspect for mud tubes or discarded wings

5. Cockroaches & Spiders

Cockroaches love damp, dark areas like basements, kitchens, and bathrooms. Spiders trail in after small insects.

Prevention tips:

  • Fix leaks and dehumidify
  • Clean under sinks, around drains, and in cracks
  • Use door sweeps and weather stripping

How Ponder Pest Control Protects Your Argyle Home Year-Round

At Ponder Pest Control, we:

  • Use power sprayers reaching up to 60 feet, covering hard-to-reach eaves and rooflines.
  • Provide quarterly barrier treatments, with interior service when needed.
  • Back our work with a re-treatment guarantee — if pests return between visits, we’ll come back free (terms apply).
  • Operate no-contract, so you’re never locked in or pressured.

Don’t wait for pests to show up — get ahead with a free inspection in Argyle. Schedule your custom treatment today and protect your home all year.

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