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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.
Top 5 Pest Control Myths Debunked
When pests invade your home, it's easy to fall back on advice from friends, family, or the internet. But not all information floating around is accurate. In fact, believing in some common pest control myths can make the problem worse, or even put your home and health...
Rodent Control Tips for Businesses and Homes
Rodents may be small, but the damage they cause to homes and businesses can be massive. From chewing through electrical wires and insulation to contaminating food and spreading disease, rats and mice are more than a nuisance—they’re a serious threat to your property...
Unstoppable Mosquito Control Solutions for a Bite-Free Summer
Summer should be a time for backyard BBQs, evening walks, and relaxing on the porch – not swatting away mosquitoes. If you have ever had to retreat indoors because of itchy bites, you are not alone. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying – they can also carry harmful...
Four Seasons Pest Control: What Each Season Brings in Arkansas
Arkansas is known for its natural beauty, rich landscapes, and changing seasons. But with each season comes a new set of pest challenges for homeowners and business owners alike. From the freezing winters to the humid, bug-filled summers, keeping pests out isn’t a...
How to Protect Your Home from Summer Ant Infestations
Arkansas summers are known for heat, humidity, and ants. Once temperatures rise, these tiny invaders come marching in full force. For homeowners, few things are more frustrating than discovering long trails of ants in the kitchen, bathroom, or along baseboards. And...
Termite Season in Arkansas: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment
When it comes to protecting your home, understanding the dangers of termite season in Arkansas is crucial. Termites are more than just a nuisance – they can silently destroy the structure of your home, often without immediate signs. In Arkansas, termite season...
Understanding the Different Types of Ants in Arkansas Homes
Types of Ants in Arkansas: Identification, Prevention, and Control Ants are one of the most common household pests, and in Arkansas, they’re a year-round concern. While some ants are merely a nuisance, others can damage your home or pose health risks to your family....
The Dangers of DIY Pest Control: Why Professional Treatment Works
When pests invade your home, your first instinct might be to head to the nearest store and grab a can of spray or some bait traps. While DIY pest control might seem like a quick and affordable solution, it often leads to more harm than good. In fact, the dangers of...
Spring Pest Control Tips: How To Keep Your Home Bug-Free
As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, pests become more active – making spring the ideal time to take action. Proper spring pest control is essential to keeping your home bug-free and comfortable throughout the season. By implementing the right preventative measures...
Top 5 Pest Control Myths Debunked
When pests invade your home, it's easy to fall back on advice from friends, family, or the internet. But not all information floating around is accurate. In fact, believing in some common pest control myths can make the problem worse, or even put your home and health...
Four Seasons Pest Control: What Each Season Brings in Arkansas
Arkansas is known for its natural beauty, rich landscapes, and changing seasons. But with each season comes a new set of pest challenges for homeowners and business owners alike. From the freezing winters to the humid, bug-filled summers, keeping pests out isn’t a...
Understanding the Different Types of Ants in Arkansas Homes
Types of Ants in Arkansas: Identification, Prevention, and Control Ants are one of the most common household pests, and in Arkansas, they’re a year-round concern. While some ants are merely a nuisance, others can damage your home or pose health risks to your family....
Rodent Control Tips for Businesses and Homes
Rodents may be small, but the damage they cause to homes and businesses can be massive. From chewing through electrical wires and insulation to contaminating food and spreading disease, rats and mice are more than a nuisance—they’re a serious threat to your property...
How to Protect Your Home from Summer Ant Infestations
Arkansas summers are known for heat, humidity, and ants. Once temperatures rise, these tiny invaders come marching in full force. For homeowners, few things are more frustrating than discovering long trails of ants in the kitchen, bathroom, or along baseboards. And...
The Dangers of DIY Pest Control: Why Professional Treatment Works
When pests invade your home, your first instinct might be to head to the nearest store and grab a can of spray or some bait traps. While DIY pest control might seem like a quick and affordable solution, it often leads to more harm than good. In fact, the dangers of...
Unstoppable Mosquito Control Solutions for a Bite-Free Summer
Summer should be a time for backyard BBQs, evening walks, and relaxing on the porch – not swatting away mosquitoes. If you have ever had to retreat indoors because of itchy bites, you are not alone. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying – they can also carry harmful...
Termite Season in Arkansas: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment
When it comes to protecting your home, understanding the dangers of termite season in Arkansas is crucial. Termites are more than just a nuisance – they can silently destroy the structure of your home, often without immediate signs. In Arkansas, termite season...
Spring Pest Control Tips: How To Keep Your Home Bug-Free
As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, pests become more active – making spring the ideal time to take action. Proper spring pest control is essential to keeping your home bug-free and comfortable throughout the season. By implementing the right preventative measures...
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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!
THEY’RE BAAACK!
Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...
5 Reasons You Need Professional Pest Control
Summer is here, and if you’re like most people, you’ve got plans. These plans usually go hand in hand with spending money. Even beyond this season of the year, it seems the budget gets tighter and tighter throughout the year with unexpected bills and other “life...
Man vs. Mice
How many of us enjoy going out to eat? Satisfying our pallets is a daily task. BUT - not everything that is hungry is human. This brings us to the RODENT! While some animals and pests discover their menu items in the outdoors, many find their way to the inside of your...
Arachnophile
Spider Control Services and Expert Tips for Keeping Spiders OutAccording to Wikipedia, a person who admires spiders is referred to as an “Arachnophile.” Right off the bat let’s get one thing clear - you will not find any spider lovers here at Hopper Termite &...
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...
