Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests

There are many animals in the state of Texas.

With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?

Not all animals are friendly to humans of course. We've heard of coyotes or even tarantulas appearing in the Lone Star State. Yes, even some bugs are well known in the state.

The reason though is very simple, given recent data. Texas has a pest problem, and it's unfortunately large enough that the nation has taken notice.

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Texas Ranked How Highly In Pest Rankings In The Nation?

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As revealed by Excel Pest Services, the Lone Star State has one big pest issue that might need more than just bug spray. Per the business, nearly 400,000 searches happen online for residents in the state happen in regards to getting rid of a certain bug.

In addition, the amount of pest farms in the state totals 246,000. Which is one too many if you ask us. It was stated by Excel Pest Services, that due to the amount of people in state, there are greater amounts of pests.

Another factor involved in the ranking of the state is none other than heat the state goes through. The gives the bugs that reside in the state even more reason to stay. So while some in the state hate the hate, the pests love it.

The overall ranking for Texas you ask? None other than number one in the nation. So...looks like we'll need some more pest control, and stat!

These Are The Most Dangerous and Deadly Bugs Found In Texas

We have a lot of bugs in Texas and some are pretty dangerous. And depending on how many stings you get or if you have underlying health issues, some bugs can be deadly for humans. When it comes to other animals, some of the bugs below can absolutely be deadly. All of these bugs can be found in Texas and while they might not seek out a fight, they will defend themselves.

Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty