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Common Christmas Tree Bugs and How to Get Rid of Them
Bringing a live Christmas tree into your home can be a magical holiday tradition, but it may also come with some unwelcome guests: bugs. Aphids, spiders, mites, and bark beetles are just some of the insects that can hitch a ride on your tree and make their way into...
Understanding Bed Bugs: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Infestation
Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on human blood, causing discomfort and infestations in homes and businesses. Identifying a bed bug infestation early is crucial to prevent it from spreading and becoming a significant problem. You’ll typically notice...
Why Your Small Business Needs Pest Control
As a small business owner, you juggle numerous responsibilities to ensure your business runs smoothly. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked is pest control. Pests can infiltrate your workspace, causing damage to property, posing health risks, and tarnishing...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Pest Problems
Ignoring pest problems in your home or business is a mistake that can lead to serious consequences, including extensive property damage, health risks, and a rapidly worsening infestation. Even minor signs of pests, like a few ants in the kitchen or a mouse sighting in...
How to Prevent Rodents from Getting into Your House
Rodents can be more than just a nuisance; they pose serious health risks and can cause significant damage to your home. The best way to avoid these issues is to prevent rodents from entering your house in the first place. To do this, you’ll need to seal potential...
Green Pest Control Options and Why You Need Them
In today’s environmentally conscious world, more and more people are seeking eco-friendly solutions for their everyday needs, including pest control. Traditional pest control methods often rely on harsh chemicals that can be harmful to the environment, pets, and even...
Rodent Control: Why Winter is the Prime Time for Mice and Rats
Winter is the prime time for rodent infestations, particularly for mice and rats, as they seek shelter from the cold. These pests are drawn to warm, cozy environments where food and water are readily available, often making your home their preferred destination. As...
How to Avoid Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants can be a significant nuisance, and if left unchecked, they can cause substantial damage to your home. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood; instead, they tunnel through it to build their nests, weakening the structural integrity of your...
Are Wasps Harmful to Your Home?
When it comes to home pests, wasps often evoke a sense of fear and unease. Understanding the potential risks associated with wasps is essential for homeowners. This blog will explore whether wasps are harmful to your home and what steps you can take to mitigate any...
Common Christmas Tree Bugs and How to Get Rid of Them
Bringing a live Christmas tree into your home can be a magical holiday tradition, but it may also come with some unwelcome guests: bugs. Aphids, spiders, mites, and bark beetles are just some of the insects that can hitch a ride on your tree and make their way into...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Pest Problems
Ignoring pest problems in your home or business is a mistake that can lead to serious consequences, including extensive property damage, health risks, and a rapidly worsening infestation. Even minor signs of pests, like a few ants in the kitchen or a mouse sighting in...
Rodent Control: Why Winter is the Prime Time for Mice and Rats
Winter is the prime time for rodent infestations, particularly for mice and rats, as they seek shelter from the cold. These pests are drawn to warm, cozy environments where food and water are readily available, often making your home their preferred destination. As...
Understanding Bed Bugs: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Infestation
Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on human blood, causing discomfort and infestations in homes and businesses. Identifying a bed bug infestation early is crucial to prevent it from spreading and becoming a significant problem. You’ll typically notice...
How to Prevent Rodents from Getting into Your House
Rodents can be more than just a nuisance; they pose serious health risks and can cause significant damage to your home. The best way to avoid these issues is to prevent rodents from entering your house in the first place. To do this, you’ll need to seal potential...
How to Avoid Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants can be a significant nuisance, and if left unchecked, they can cause substantial damage to your home. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood; instead, they tunnel through it to build their nests, weakening the structural integrity of your...
Why Your Small Business Needs Pest Control
As a small business owner, you juggle numerous responsibilities to ensure your business runs smoothly. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked is pest control. Pests can infiltrate your workspace, causing damage to property, posing health risks, and tarnishing...
Green Pest Control Options and Why You Need Them
In today’s environmentally conscious world, more and more people are seeking eco-friendly solutions for their everyday needs, including pest control. Traditional pest control methods often rely on harsh chemicals that can be harmful to the environment, pets, and even...
Are Wasps Harmful to Your Home?
When it comes to home pests, wasps often evoke a sense of fear and unease. Understanding the potential risks associated with wasps is essential for homeowners. This blog will explore whether wasps are harmful to your home and what steps you can take to mitigate any...
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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!
Spring Fling
How to use this templateWhen it comes to pest control, springtime is one of the most important times of the year to get a jump on emerging bugs and insects. With warmer temps around the corner, you can turn the spring fling the pests want to have - into a spring fail....
Ants in the House! Why they’re there and how to get RID of them.
As we move out of the winter months, pests become a growing concern again here in the Mountain Home area. One of the more common pests Hopper Termite & Pest experiences in the area are ants! These tiny creatures make their way into our homes, and can really drive...
Green Pest Control at Hopper
How to use this templateAt Hopper Termite and Pest, we wanted to find an effective Green Pest Control solution for our customers who are more green-conscious and are looking for ways to eliminate pest problems without any of the chemicals! Some insecticides are said...
Common Places Rodents Hide in Homes
How to use this templateSuspicious about a little extra scratching and scampering you hear around your home? You could have a rodent problem. Sometimes it can be difficult to identify whether or not you have a rodent living in your home, but once you start to notice...
Take Care of Termites – Know the Facts
How to use this templateHopper Termite & Pest Inc. is a pest management company that started in 1963. We are based in the northern Arkansas region and service homes and businesses in the Twin Lakes region. We can treat your home for any common pests, but termites...
How to Get Rid of Wolf Spiders
How to use this templateMost people don’t want any spiders hanging around their home, but BIG spiders are even worse. Wolf Spiders are some of the most common spiders found in Arkansas, and they are some of the largest as well. Even though they’re pretty low on the...
