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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.
Five Rodent Remedies
When it comes to rodents, there have been many attempts to deal with them over the years. Despite these valiant efforts, they just keep coming back again and again and again. Here are five things to consider from Hopper Termite & Pest that will help you get the...
Preventing Termites in Your Home: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners
Discovering a termite infestation in your home is something that you most likely want to avoid at all costs. Unlike some other types of pests, termites aren’t attracted to a messy home with food that’s been left out or trash that hasn’t been taken out. Termites only...
Pest Management Month is Coming
According to the National Pest Management Association, April is “National Pest Management Month.” For more than 40 years, this annual designation has acknowledged the pest management industry’s ongoing commitment to the protection of health, food, and property from...
Ants In Your Plants
Just when you thought your pest problems were under control, spring rolls around and the army of ants make their annual return. It’s almost like you can hear them chant, “Left, left, left-right, left!” Here are a few things you need to know about ants, and how you can...
The Trouble With Termites
Like it or not, termite season is here. The weather is getting warmer, spring is here and it’s game on! Termites are prevalent in our area and are referred to in some circles as the “silent destroyers!” They have the ability to chew through wood, flooring and...
DIY vs. Professional Termite Control: Which is the Best Option for Your Situation?
Realizing that your home is dealing with an infestation of any kind can be enormously stressful. In addition to the potential hazards that come along with insects in the home– like bacteria or even structural damage– just knowing that your home is infested with...
Are You Ticked Off?
Did you hear the one about the four types of ticks? Dog Ticks, Deer Ticks, Lone Star Ticks, and POLI-TICKS? Joking aside, ticks are no fun at all! At Hopper Termite & Pest, we take ticks and their threat very seriously. When the weather gets warmer, humans and...
Spring is Springing
While we are watching the transition from winter to spring, at Hopper Termite & Pest we are just as busy as ever helping homes and businesses prepare for the upcoming season! You may think it’s fine to wait a few weeks to call Hopper - BUT getting a jump on Spring...
The importance of regular termite inspections: How to protect your home and property
Getting regular termite inspections, as well as keeping a close eye on your property in between scheduled professional inspections, is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value and integrity of your home. Not only are termites incredibly...
Five Rodent Remedies
When it comes to rodents, there have been many attempts to deal with them over the years. Despite these valiant efforts, they just keep coming back again and again and again. Here are five things to consider from Hopper Termite & Pest that will help you get the...
Ants In Your Plants
Just when you thought your pest problems were under control, spring rolls around and the army of ants make their annual return. It’s almost like you can hear them chant, “Left, left, left-right, left!” Here are a few things you need to know about ants, and how you can...
Are You Ticked Off?
Did you hear the one about the four types of ticks? Dog Ticks, Deer Ticks, Lone Star Ticks, and POLI-TICKS? Joking aside, ticks are no fun at all! At Hopper Termite & Pest, we take ticks and their threat very seriously. When the weather gets warmer, humans and...
Preventing Termites in Your Home: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners
Discovering a termite infestation in your home is something that you most likely want to avoid at all costs. Unlike some other types of pests, termites aren’t attracted to a messy home with food that’s been left out or trash that hasn’t been taken out. Termites only...
The Trouble With Termites
Like it or not, termite season is here. The weather is getting warmer, spring is here and it’s game on! Termites are prevalent in our area and are referred to in some circles as the “silent destroyers!” They have the ability to chew through wood, flooring and...
Spring is Springing
While we are watching the transition from winter to spring, at Hopper Termite & Pest we are just as busy as ever helping homes and businesses prepare for the upcoming season! You may think it’s fine to wait a few weeks to call Hopper - BUT getting a jump on Spring...
Pest Management Month is Coming
According to the National Pest Management Association, April is “National Pest Management Month.” For more than 40 years, this annual designation has acknowledged the pest management industry’s ongoing commitment to the protection of health, food, and property from...
DIY vs. Professional Termite Control: Which is the Best Option for Your Situation?
Realizing that your home is dealing with an infestation of any kind can be enormously stressful. In addition to the potential hazards that come along with insects in the home– like bacteria or even structural damage– just knowing that your home is infested with...
The importance of regular termite inspections: How to protect your home and property
Getting regular termite inspections, as well as keeping a close eye on your property in between scheduled professional inspections, is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value and integrity of your home. Not only are termites incredibly...
We’re termite & pest experts
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!
Tips to Prevent Wasps From Becoming Your New Neighbor
No one likes being stung by a wasp or any other pest or insect with a stinger. In fact, some of those stings can be life-threatening for those who are allergic. And if you have never dealt with these types of insects, using the latest post from a friend of a friend on...
How Hopper Uses Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is one of the environmentally friendly options Hopper uses to help rid your home or business of pests. Although IPM doesn’t use highly toxic products, this option may be best if you have children past the crawling stage. IPM starts...
Ants, Termites, and Mosquitoes… OH MY!
To say that it has been a rainy and wet spring is an understatement. Many parts of Hopper's service area have been affected due to the heavy rainfall and flooding. Although things are starting to dry up a little, there are still things to take into consideration. As...
Rain, Rain, Go Away… And Take the Pests With You!
April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring more bugs. Many bugs are not a fan of excessive or heavy rain, and for this reason, you will notice more bugs out and about or in your home after heavy rain. Just like us, they are doing their best to stay dry....
Could an Early Spring Mean More Pests?
This is a tricky question. While there are many invasive pests out there that don’t do too well when the cold winter temperatures arrive, many insects have no problem. In fact, many of the pests that pose problems in the summer find ways to make it through even the...
Mice…Not Welcome Here!
As the weather cools in the next few months, and the grain has been scavenged from the field, our furry little friends find their way into our homes. These insidious tiny creatures are desperate for food and warmth as the winter days approach and are masterful at...