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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.
How Moisture Problems Lead to Termite Infestations
Moisture is one of the most overlooked factors in protecting a home from termite infestations. While it may seem harmless, damp areas in your home can create the perfect environment for termite colonies to thrive. Termites are attracted to wood that is soft, damp, or...
Why Winter is the Best Time to Strengthen Your Home’s Pest Barriers
Winter pest control is one of the most important steps homeowners can take to protect their homes as temperatures drop. While some pests slow down in colder months, others actively seek warmth and shelter inside homes. As temperatures drop across Arkansas, many...
Bulletproof Your Business with Commercial Pest Control
Running a business means balancing multiple priorities, customer satisfaction, employee productivity, and financial stability to name a few. However, one critical area often overlooked is pest prevention. Neglecting pest control in a commercial property can create...
Preparing for Spring Pests
Spring pest control in Arkansas is essential as winter fades and homeowners begin to notice more activity both outdoors and inside their homes. Warmer temperatures signal the arrival of spring—but they also awaken spring pests in Arkansas that have been hiding during...
Common Entry Points Pests Use During Winter
As temperatures drop across Arkansas, pests are on the lookout for warm, protected spaces to overwinter. Winter brings its own set of challenges for homeowners, and understanding the common entry points pests use can help you protect your home before infestations...
The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Pest Control
When pests invade your home, it’s tempting to reach for a quick fix—something cheap and easy to apply. But beneath the surface, inadequate pest control comes with a host of hidden costs that can snowball over time. Whether it’s the damage pests cause, the health risks...
The Hidden Warm Spots in Your Home That Attract Pests
Do you need pest control in winter? Many Arkansas homeowners assume pests disappear when temperatures drop, but that’s rarely the case. As temperatures drop, pests are not just surviving, they’re actively seeking warmth. Winter brings unique challenges for homeowners...
Winter Pest Control Is A Must — Here’s Why
When the temperatures drop in Arkansas, pests don’t just disappear… they move indoors. As the weather cools, insects and rodents search for warmth, food, and shelter, and unfortunately, that often means your home. Without proper prevention, you could find yourself...
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...
How Moisture Problems Lead to Termite Infestations
Moisture is one of the most overlooked factors in protecting a home from termite infestations. While it may seem harmless, damp areas in your home can create the perfect environment for termite colonies to thrive. Termites are attracted to wood that is soft, damp, or...
Preparing for Spring Pests
Spring pest control in Arkansas is essential as winter fades and homeowners begin to notice more activity both outdoors and inside their homes. Warmer temperatures signal the arrival of spring—but they also awaken spring pests in Arkansas that have been hiding during...
The Hidden Warm Spots in Your Home That Attract Pests
Do you need pest control in winter? Many Arkansas homeowners assume pests disappear when temperatures drop, but that’s rarely the case. As temperatures drop, pests are not just surviving, they’re actively seeking warmth. Winter brings unique challenges for homeowners...
Why Winter is the Best Time to Strengthen Your Home’s Pest Barriers
Winter pest control is one of the most important steps homeowners can take to protect their homes as temperatures drop. While some pests slow down in colder months, others actively seek warmth and shelter inside homes. As temperatures drop across Arkansas, many...
Common Entry Points Pests Use During Winter
As temperatures drop across Arkansas, pests are on the lookout for warm, protected spaces to overwinter. Winter brings its own set of challenges for homeowners, and understanding the common entry points pests use can help you protect your home before infestations...
Winter Pest Control Is A Must — Here’s Why
When the temperatures drop in Arkansas, pests don’t just disappear… they move indoors. As the weather cools, insects and rodents search for warmth, food, and shelter, and unfortunately, that often means your home. Without proper prevention, you could find yourself...
Bulletproof Your Business with Commercial Pest Control
Running a business means balancing multiple priorities, customer satisfaction, employee productivity, and financial stability to name a few. However, one critical area often overlooked is pest prevention. Neglecting pest control in a commercial property can create...
The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Pest Control
When pests invade your home, it’s tempting to reach for a quick fix—something cheap and easy to apply. But beneath the surface, inadequate pest control comes with a host of hidden costs that can snowball over time. Whether it’s the damage pests cause, the health risks...
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...
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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!
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...
Are You Ticked Off?
What You Should Know About TicksDid 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...
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...