The Exterminating Blog
Expert pest control, termite protection, and lawn care insights from our local team.
Striped Bark Scorpions: How to Keep Scorpions Out of Your Central Oklahoma Home
Find out why scorpions are invading your Central Oklahoma home this summer and learn the most effective prevention tips and professional barrier treatments to keep them out.
Cicada Killers in Oklahoma Lawns: Are They Dangerous to Your Family and Turf?
Learn the facts about Cicada Killer Wasps in Central Oklahoma: are they a threat to your turf and family, and how can you keep them off your lawn?
Black Widows vs. Brown Recluse: Identifying Oklahoma's Venomous Spiders
Learn to identify the two venomous spiders of Central Oklahoma: the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse, including identification tips, habitats, and treatment options.
Armyworm Prevention: Protecting Your Bermuda Lawn in Late Summer
Protect your Central Oklahoma green Bermuda lawn from devastating Fall Armyworm infestations. Learn warning signs, the soap test, and prevention strategies.
Nutsedge Control: Why Regular Weed Killers Fail in Oklahoma Lawns
Nutsedge is an invasive weed in Oklahoma lawns that spreads when pulled. Learn how to kill nutsedge using specialized sedge herbicides and aeration.
Sandbur Control: Getting Rid of Painful Stickers in Oklahoma Lawns
Sandburs (sticker burs) ruin Oklahoma lawns. Learn how to eradicate stickers using pre-emergent timing and lawn fertilization techniques.
Bagworms: Facts, Timing, and Prevention
Bagworms are destructive moth larvae that target Cedar, Juniper, and pine trees. Learn how to identify bagworm infestations and protect your Oklahoma trees.
3 signs of termites to look for as a homeowner!
When warm summer temperatures arrive, Oklahoma homeowners face the ‘Swarm Storm’—a critical time when termites swarm to establish new colonies. Learn the three key warning signs (swarm castles, shelter tubes, and winged swarmers) to protect your home from costly structural damage.