McKinney's Tiny Outlaws of Summer

Most McKinney homeowners have heard of chiggers.

Few have actually seen one.

That's because the most successful criminals don't operate in plain sight.

This summer, Home Run Pest & Termite Control is introducing three of the most wanted offenders currently operating in tall grass, overgrown vegetation, and unsuspecting backyards across McKinney.

Meet Charleston Chigger.

Rockalita Scratchalotta.

And Sergeant Scratch.

Charleston Chigger

The Ambush Artist

Charleston doesn't kick down doors.

He waits.

Patiently.

You'll find him lurking in tall grass, weeds, brushy areas, and overgrown vegetation, waiting for unsuspecting victims to walk by.

Unlike mosquitoes, chiggers don't fly.

Their strategy is much simpler.

Hide.

Wait.

Ambush.

With McKinney's extensive parks, hike-and-bike trails, greenbelts, and growing neighborhoods, homeowners may encounter chiggers while working in the yard, exploring local trails, or spending time outdoors with family.

Many residents don't realize that a quick walk through an overgrown area can be enough to trigger an encounter.

Rockalita Scratchalotta

The Itch Queen

Then there's Rockalita.

She's the one people remember long after the encounter.

The itching associated with chiggers can become extremely irritating and may last for several days.

By the time the itching begins, the original encounter has often been forgotten.

That's exactly how Rockalita likes it.

Whether you're gardening, working in flower beds, attending outdoor events, watching the kids play, or simply enjoying a summer evening in the backyard, she specializes in making sure the memory lingers.

Sergeant Scratch

The Enforcer

Charges:

• Conducting unauthorized field exercises
• Encouraging nonstop scratching
• Making outdoor recreation considerably less enjoyable

Sergeant Scratch doesn't start the operation.

He finishes it.

Tall grass, unmanaged vegetation, and favorable conditions create opportunities for repeated encounters.

In a city like McKinney, where families spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying community parks, youth sports, neighborhood gatherings, and backyard activities, favorable conditions can create opportunities for uncomfortable encounters.

Sergeant Scratch doesn't discriminate.

Whether you're enjoying the backyard or your dog is exploring along the fence line, what begins as a simple walk through the yard can quickly turn into several days of itching and irritation.

Operation Cleanup

The good news?

Every criminal organization has weaknesses.

Reducing tall grass, trimming vegetation, and maintaining outdoor areas can help make your property less attractive to chiggers.

For homeowners looking for additional protection, Home Run Pest & Termite Control offers treatment options designed to help reduce chigger activity and make outdoor spaces more enjoyable.

While these three characters may have different nicknames, they're all wanted for the same thing: making outdoor activities considerably less enjoyable.

If Charleston Chigger, Rockalita Scratchalotta, and Sergeant Scratch have been operating in your backyard, it may be time to put Home Run Pest & Termite Control on the case.

We'll shut them down—and help you get your yard back.

Home Run Pest & Termite Control
homerunpest.com
972-800-6354