Pest Control in Cypress and Spring
Cypress Critters & Pests treats roaches, ants and spiders in homes across Cypress, Spring and the towns around them. Michael Gerbino inspects the house first, finds where the bugs live and how they get in, then treats those places inside and out. He does the inspection and the treatment himself, so the person who looks at your house is the person who does the work. To set up a visit, call
713-775-8799.
Most pest calls start the same way. A roach runs across the kitchen floor at night, a line of ants shows up on the counter after a rain, or webs keep coming back in the corners of the garage. Spraying what you can see feels like progress, but the bugs you see are a small part of the ones living in the walls, under the sinks and in the yard. A good treatment goes after the whole population and the places it comes from.
What are you seeing, and where?
Where and when a bug shows up says a lot about what it is and where it lives. This is what Michael looks for when he walks a house.
| What you notice | When and where | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Large reddish-brown roaches | At night, in bathrooms, garages and near drains | Outdoor roaches coming in from mulch, drains and the gap under doors |
| Small tan roaches | Any time, in kitchen cabinets and behind the fridge or stove | A colony living inside the house, close to food and water |
| Ant trails on counters | After rain or during dry spells | A nest outside or in a wall void, with ants following a scent trail to food or water |
| Ant mounds in the yard | After rain, along walks and slab edges | Fire ants that can move closer to the house |
| Webs in corners, eaves and garage | Coming back within days of being swept | Spiders staying because other bugs give them something to eat |
How do roaches, ants and spiders get into houses around here?
Houses in this part of Texas sit in heat and humidity for most of the year, and bugs go where water and shelter are. Michael checks the same handful of places on almost every house.
- Door sweeps and garage door seals. A worn seal leaves a gap at the floor that a roach walks right under.
- Plumbing and air conditioning lines. The holes around pipes under sinks and where the AC line enters the wall are open roads into the walls.
- Weep holes and slab edges. Ants and roaches move along the foundation and into the gaps in the brick.
- Mulch and plants against the house. Damp mulch piled against the slab is a home for roaches and ants right next to the door.
- Attic and soffit gaps. Spiders and roaches come in from the roofline the same way larger animals do.
Why does spraying alone not keep bugs out?
Treating kills the bugs that are there. It does not close the gaps that let the next ones in. When Michael finds open spots at the roofline, the foundation or around the lines coming through the walls, he points them out, because the same openings often let in rats, squirrels and other animals too. Sealing a house so animals and bugs cannot walk in is its own service, called animal exclusion and live trapping, and it is the work Michael is known for. A treated house with the gaps sealed stays clean much longer than a treated house with the doors still open.
How Michael handles it
- Inspection. He walks the outside of the house, then the kitchen, bathrooms, garage and attic, looking for droppings, trails, nests and the places where water collects.
- A plain explanation. He tells you what he found, what kind of bug it is, where it is living and what the treatment will be.
- Outside treatment. The outside of the house is where most pests start, so he treats the foundation, the doors, the eaves and the yard spots where they nest.
- Inside treatment. He treats the cracks, voids and cabinets where bugs hide rather than spraying open floors and counters. He tells you how long to stay out of a treated area and when kids and pets can go back in.
- Follow-up. Some problems clear with one visit. A colony inside the kitchen or a heavy roach problem needs a return visit to catch the ones that hatch after the first treatment.
Questions about your house before a visit? Call Michael at
713-775-8799.
Which other pest problems does Michael treat?
Pest control covers more than roaches and ants. If you are finding small rusty spots on the sheets or bites after a night in bed, read about bed bug treatment, which takes a different plan and help from the homeowner. If you see mud tubes on the slab or winged insects swarming at a window in spring, read about termite treatment, because termites eat the house quietly and early action matters. Restaurants, warehouses, offices and HOA common areas are covered on the commercial wildlife and pest control page. And if the noise is in the attic instead of the kitchen, it is likely an animal; the wild animal control services page covers raccoons, squirrels, rats and the rest, and rat and mouse control is the place to start for droppings and chewing.
Where Michael does this
Michael works out of Spring and treats homes and businesses on the north and northwest side of the Houston area. Each town page tells you more about the work there.
- Pest control in Cypress
- Pest control in Spring
- Pest control in Tomball
- Pest control in The Woodlands
- Pest control in Klein
- Pest control in Houston
What decides the quote?
Michael quotes after he sees the house. What changes the quote is the kind of pest, how many there are and how long they have been there, the size of the house and yard, whether the problem is inside, outside or both, and whether a follow-up visit is needed. A one-time ant problem is a different job from a kitchen roach colony. He tells you plainly what your house needs before any work starts. Call Michael at
713-775-8799
or send a note through the contact page.
Questions people ask about pest control in Cypress and Spring
Why do I keep seeing roaches after I spray?
Store sprays kill the roaches they touch, but most of the colony lives in wall voids, under appliances and outside in mulch and drains. The ones you see are the ones pushed out. A treatment that reaches where they live, plus closing the gaps where they come in, is what brings the numbers down and keeps them down.
Do you treat the inside of the house or just outside?
Both, depending on what the inspection shows. Most pests start outside, so the foundation, doors, eaves and yard get treated first. Inside, Michael treats the cracks, cabinets and voids where bugs hide instead of spraying open floors. He tells you which rooms he treated and when you can use them again.
Why do ants show up in the kitchen after it rains?
Heavy rain floods their nests in the yard, so ants move to higher, drier ground, and a kitchen with food and water is perfect. Dry spells do the same thing in reverse as they hunt for water. Treating the nest and the trail, not just the ants on the counter, is what stops it.
How many visits does it take to get rid of roaches?
It depends on the kind of roach and how settled they are. Outdoor roaches wandering in can clear with one treatment and some sealing. A colony living inside the kitchen usually needs a follow-up visit, because eggs hatch after the first treatment. Michael tells you which you have after the inspection.
Will getting rid of the bugs also get rid of the spiders?
Usually, yes. Spiders stay where there is something to eat, so a house with fewer roaches, ants and other insects holds fewer spiders. Michael also treats the eaves, corners and garage where they build webs. If you see a spider you think may bite, leave it alone and point it out to him.
Can you also handle fire ant mounds in my yard?
Yes. Fire ant mounds along walks, slab edges and play areas are part of a regular pest visit when you ask for it. Treating the mounds near the house keeps them from moving in closer. Keep kids and pets away from a mound until it is treated, and do not stir it up.
Do you do pest control for businesses as well as homes?
Yes. Michael treats restaurants, offices, warehouses, strip centers and HOA buildings on the north and northwest side of Houston. Commercial work often means regular visits and attention to dock doors, kitchens and rooftop units. The commercial page explains how that work is set up.
Contact Us Anytime
Michael handles raccoons, opossums, squirrels, rats and snakes day or night. He inspects the whole house to find every way in, catches the animals alive, and seals the openings so they cannot come back. He also repairs the damage they leave behind.
Call or Text Michael
(713) 775-8799
Cypress Critters & Pests
Cypress Critters & Pests is owner-operated by Michael Gerbino: humane wildlife exclusion, live trapping and pest control around Cypress, Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Klein and Houston.
