Karnack, TX Pest Control

If you are like many of the residents of Karnack, you love living in our small Texas town, but you hate the pests that also call our area home. At Gecko Pest Control, we understand this sentiment because we are also active members of our community. Our employees are Rotary members, part of the PTA, volunteer firefighters, and Little League coaches. We live in the same place we work, enjoy the same things our clients do, and face the same pest problems. 

Because we are part of the community, we understand what the people and businesses of Karnack need when it comes to pest control. That is why we provide high-quality pest control in Karnack at fair prices. We take pride in treating our customers like our friends and neighbors because they are. Call us today to learn more about what we can do for you and your pest problems.

Keeping your business pest free is critical to keeping it operating smoothly. With everything else you have to deal with daily, the last thing you want to worry about is an unexpected pest problem popping up, driving away customers and costing your time and money. 

At Gecko Pest Control, we understand the issues pests can cause for your business, and we offer commercial pest control plans to protect it. We'll inspect your building and property for signs of pests and potential future pest pressures. Based on the results, we'll customize a commercial pest control plan that meets your business's exact needs and fits your industry's standards. 

We'll protect your business from pests and give you one less thing to worry about, so you can focus on the important things like running your company and making money.

When you think of bed bugs, the first image in your head is probably a dirty old motel on the side of a rarely used highway. While bed bugs are a common issue in hotels and other crowded areas, they are a growing problem in residential communities and single-family homes across the United States. 

A bed bug infestation can quickly spread, but if you know the signs, you can catch an infestation before it spreads. These signs include:

• Reddish-brown fecal stains on mattresses, upholstery, and fabric
• Itchy red bites on areas of skin that are exposed while sleeping
• Molted bed bug skins
• Sticky white egg sacs or empty egg shells
• A noticeable sweet odor if the infestation is large enough

Call us immediately for professional bed bug control if you see any of these signs. We use multiple bed bug treatments that are guaranteed to be effective. 

Don't waste your time trying to tackle a bed bug infestation on your own. Call us today for bed bug control you can count on so you can get back to sleeping soundly in your own home.

Termites are one of the smallest and most destructive pests we face here in Karnack. Everyone has heard of them, but there are still a lot of questions about these pests. Here are some common questions about termites and their answers:

• How much damage can such a tiny pest do? Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage annually across the United States.    
• Are termites easy to spot? No. Termites are tiny and do most of their damage where you can't see them. The best way to identify an infestation is with a professional termite inspection. 
• What can I do about termites? The best way to protect your home from termites is to partner with us for professional termite control.

If you are worried about termites damaging your home, or suspect that you have an active infestation, call us right away. Our termite experts will quickly identify areas of infestation and treat them, so the damage stops. We can also install termite prevention treatments to keep your home protected in the future.

Mosquitoes are one of the worst insects a person can have on their property. We could talk all day about the problems these pests cause, but you probably already have a good idea of why these bugs are terrible. Instead, we want to share with you how mosquito populations grow locally.

Let’s start with how these pests breed. A female mosquito gathers blood from humans and animals. She then lays her eggs inside pools of stagnant water and injects them with this blood for nutrients. After about five days, these eggs hatch. Because blood is so easy to find, mosquitoes are usually limited by access to breeding grounds. Two ways to address breeding grounds on your property include eliminating sources of water build-up and investing in professional mosquito control.

We highly recommend talking to our Gecko Pest Control team about our comprehensive pest control options. Let us pay your property a visit to assess the current condition of your mosquito trouble and offer some quick mosquito control options to give these bugs the boot.

Centipedes are interesting creatures. You can tell they are unique just by their long bodies and several legs. Most people find the centipede’s appearance disturbing. We would agree that these pests are not pleasant to look at. We would also agree that they do not belong anywhere near your home. 

If you are wondering why and how these pests come indoors, it is simple. They either invade to hunt for food or wander into homes by accident. They get in by crawling through open doors, windows, and other entry points like gaps and cracks in exterior foundational blocks. Older or poorly built structures are much more likely to have weaknesses that these and other common pests might use to get inside.

If you are looking for a simple DIY option to prevent centipedes, consider addressing as many damaged sites around your home’s exterior as possible. For even more protection, bring in our team at Gecko Pest Control for direct help eliminating, preventing, and identifying these creepy bugs. Call us today to learn more about our pest control services and make an appointment for your Karnack property.

There is nothing good to say about ants when they invade local homes. These pests are straight-up annoying and often cause other problems, including spreading disease and damaging property. Assuming you want nothing to do with these pests locally, you should take some time today to implement simple prevention tips to keep them at bay. Here are a few of the best DIY methods to start with:

• Fill in holes, gaps, and other openings around your home’s exterior.
• Make sure your doors and windows are in good repair and that they are properly sealed.
• Clean up food messes and drink spills as they occur inside your home.
• Keep your home as clean as possible and keep up with general chores like dishes and sweeping.
• Store your pet food, pantry items, and leftovers inside air-tight containers. 
• Invest in pest-proof lids for all the trash cans in your home.

Although these methods are helpful, they will not guarantee that ants stay out of your home. If you want to make sure these pests stay away, you need professional ant control. We have many amazing options for this at Gecko Pest Control. All you have to do is talk with our team to learn more about our advanced strategies. 

Finding a wasp buzzing around your yard is concerning. Seeing one of these pests inside your home is even more concerning. These local stinging insects are a huge problem, especially when they build their nests close to homes. Check for these nests inside outbuildings, in holes in the ground, or on the side of your home’s exterior. If you find any nests that are still smaller than a golf ball, you can knock them down on your own. Just be careful that wasps are not around when you do this. If nests are much larger than this, you should not try to handle them by yourself.

Instead, talk with our team at Gecko Pest Control. Our team is highly trained to deal with stinging insects like wasps wherever they are hiding on your property. We also have the safety equipment needed to avoid painful stings. Do not hesitate to call our team today to learn more about our wasp control options. We will answer your questions about these pests and help you find a treatment option to remove these pests from your Karnack home or property effectively. All you have to do is invite us over.

Cockroaches are gross. They are disgusting and can also be dangerous, spreading diseases, worms, and pathogens and triggering allergic reactions and asthma attacks. 

When cockroaches run around your home, it may feel like they come out of nowhere, but there is a reason. Here are some of the mistakes you may be making to attract roaches to your home:

• You allow dishes to pile up in the sink.

• You don’t clean up spills and crumbs.

• You don’t wipe down your kitchen regularly. 

• You don’t store your food, including pet food, in airtight containers.

• You don’t take your garbage out frequently. 

• You have areas of excessive moisture in your home.

• You have cracks and crevices around your home that allow cockroaches in. 

The biggest mistake you can make when it comes to cockroach control is not partnering with a professional pest control company like Gecko Pest Control.

At Gecko Pest Control, we know how disgusting and dangerous cockroaches are. That is why we offer professional cockroach control plans. Our plans will identify the source of your cockroach infestation, quickly eliminate them, and ensure they don’t return so you can live without worrying about cockroaches and what they can do to your home.

If you have pets in Karnack, you know all about fleas and ticks. Fleas are tiny pests that can leave your pet itching and scratching uncontrollably, and ticks can cause dangerous health problems like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

We know that you love your pets, and we know that you want to do everything you can to keep them safe. That is why working with us for flea and tick control is important. We specifically design our flea and tick control plans to keep you, your family, and your pets safe. We offer various flexible service options and plans to meet the needs of your home. We always use only EPA-approved products and state-of-the-art equipment to prevent fleas and ticks. 

Protect your home, family, and pets from fleas and ticks with flea and tick control you can count on. We’ll make sure these annoying and potentially dangerous pests don’t invade your home and cause problems.

Some obvious issues come to mind when you think about the issues rodents can cause around your home. Their urine, feces, and dander can be disgusting and dangerous, causing allergic reactions and asthma attacks, and they can introduce other dangerous pests like fleas and ticks to your home. While these issues are concerning, there are other problems that rodents can cause. 

Rodents have incisors that never stop growing, so to keep them healthy, they gnaw constantly. Rodents can gnaw through wood, drywall, and other important structures in your home, making it unsafe to live in. They can also gnaw through plumbing pipes and live electrical wires, leading to floods and fires in your home. 

With all the issues that rodents can cause by gnawing inside your home, you want to do everything you can to control rodents. The best way to eliminate rodents from your home and prevent them from returning is to partner with us for professional rodent control. We can safely remove dangerous rodents, identify how they get in, and help you make the necessary changes to keep them from returning.

Silverfish are a strange pest to see crawling around your home. They get their name from their silvery, almost metallic appearance and fish-like tails and movements. They look more like they should be swimming in a pond or at the bottom of the ocean than crawling around your basement. 

The good news about these creepy pests is that they aren’t harmful to humans. They don’t bite or sting and try to avoid interactions with people. Unfortunately, silverfish can be very destructive. They chew through items made out of paper, and if an infestation goes untreated, they can chew through pictures, papers, important documents, and special memories. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prevent silverfish, including:

• Store food like flour and sugar in airtight containers.

• Declutter your home and vacuum regularly. 

• Store old books, magazines, photos, and paper products in sealed, hard-sided containers.

• Clean and seal shake roofs every two years. 

• Install a dehumidifier to limit excess moisture.

• Repair leaky pipes and drains.

• Repair or replace moldy or rotten wood.   

Along with taking these prevention steps, the best way to prevent silverfish is to partner with us for professional silverfish control. 

We treat silverfish as part of our comprehensive home pest control plan. If we identify silverfish in your home or conditions that could lead to a silverfish infestation, we will take the specific steps necessary to treat these pests. We'll eliminate these pests and take the necessary steps to make sure they don’t return, so you don’t have to worry about these creepy-looking pests crawling around your home.