Warm weather and high humidity keep pests active most of the year in Houston. Heavy rain pushes roaches and ants inside and leaves standing water where mosquitoes breed.
Subterranean termites and the more aggressive Formosan kind are both part of the regional picture, and swarm season gets homeowners searching. Older pier-and-beam houses inside the Loop have crawl spaces that stay damp.
Newer subdivisions in Pearland, Katy and The Woodlands sit next to bayous, ponds and green belts, so wildlife and insects come with the view. Restaurants across the city and warehouses near the Ship Channel need a record of each visit.
Every one of those situations has a different search.