LonghornTermite & Pest Control
692-7424 or 692-7429
Longhorn
Wichita Falls & North Central Texas Area 
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•Free Estimates •Affordable Rates •Payment Plans •Senior Citizen Discount •Warranty •Satisfaction Guaranteed •Referral Rewards FHA-VA Inspection David Bishop 4012 Featherston P.O. Box 4664 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 Phone: (940)692-7424 or (940)692-7429 Email: Longhorn   |
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Longhorn's Residential Services are customized to utilize Integrated Pest Management techniques. Essentially our goal is to correct conditions conducive to pest infestation and when treatments are required use the safest and least amounts of materials needed to effectively resolve your pest problems. Longhorn will strive to provide a safe, pest-free environment for your family and pets.
Our programs and services are successful because of our people, thorough training and a company wide commitment to service excellence and safety. Longhorn offers solutions to all your residential pest problems; if you do not see a particular service or pest listed, please contact our office for additional information. Call today and let Longhorn save you from those Pest Control nightmares and disasters. |
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We are often asked, "How much will it
cost to...?" Well, there is no specific answer. The total cost of a
particular pest eradication job will depend on the complexity
of the work and the materials needed to complete the work. Sometimes, in
the course of a job, other conditions may come up that also requires attention or
job changes to make the work worthwhile. This could change the cost
of the work that Longhorn does for you. Our rates are fair and reasonable.
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If you see swarming insects that shed their wings shortly after emerging you may have a termite problem. These swarmers do not bite or do any damage themselves, their purpose is to pair off, mate and hopefully (for them) start a new colony. To you they serve as a warning that you have an active infestation present. Often these insects are confused with swarming ants. The differences are quite obvious when you know what to look for. The ants have restricted or pinched waists and 3 distinct body segments should be readily visible. The swarming termite on the other hand has has a body that appears to be 1 segment and as stated before sheds it's wings shortly after emerging. The termite swarmers (alates or winged reproductives) also have two pairs of wings nearly equal in length. The wings are almost clear to Smokey black. If you miss the actual swarm you will often find the shed wings in the area they swarmed near. Places to look are around windows and glass doors, on top of appliances with overhead lighting on, and around door stoops. If you find an insect and are unsure of what it is get a few samples and place them in a hard container like an aspirin bottle ,film canister or the like to avoid damaging the specimen. Most Pest firms can identify these pests or you can find a local State extension service near you. Termites cause damage to the wooden members of your home and should be dealt with. Do not panic, they are quite common and do not cause damage very quickly. Termite problems are best dealt with by professionals that understand termite behavior,habits and treatment techniques. Your home is a valuable asset - do not let price alone be the determining factor in your choice of professional termite services. Generally, even if you only see termites in one particular area the whole home still needs to be treated because in most cases, subterranean termites come from the earth and feed on wooden elements of the building. The termites travel in mud (shelter) tubes as opposed to out in the open like ants. With floor, wall and other coverings in the home it is often impossible to detect if they are else where. Also, if you treat just the area they are seen in , the termites will most likely just circumvent the treated areas and come up somewhere else. There are several treatment methods available. Two of the most common are: 1) Conventional Termiticide Treatments - where termiticides are placed in the soil and beneath concrete around the foundation to establish a barrier. 2) Bait Treatments - where monitoring devices are placed around the exterior or the building and when termites are found feeding in the monitoring stations they are baited with a material to eliminate the colony. |
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Longhorn Termite and Pest Control, family owned and established in 1981, offers Commercial and Residential services, monthly services, Yard and Tree Spraying, Free Estimates and Senior Citizen Discounts.