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Squirrels love to live in attics. They also love to chew and will do so on houses or wires, ducts, and pipes once inside an attic. Nobody likes hearing the noises of squirrels in the ceiling, attic or eaves, however the chewing can become a problem. Squirrels often chew on electrical wires in attics, and create fire hazards. Squirrels also bring in nesting material and leave urine and feces in your attic.

Sometimes, squirrels will chose to nest inside chimneys instead of attics. When doing this they can get stuck and frantically scratch, or sometimes even get into the fireplace and inside the house.

The best way to get rid of squirrels in your house is to seal up all entry points. However, it’s not that simple. You won’t want to seal up the entry points while the squirrels are still inside your home, so observing your intruder’s habits will help you decide when to take action. Squirrels are very territorial and difficult to remove once they have created a nest. If you're struggling to removal squirrels on your own, Rapid Rodent Removal has trapping specialists Call Now for help. 

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 Zoonotic diseases are infections that animals can pass to people through bites, feces, urine, or external parasites. Probably the best known and most serious of these diseases is rabies, a virus that attacks not only wildlife but people and pets, as well. To be safe, never handle or try to trap an animal that seems to be sick or showing unusual behavior. Leave the procedure to pest management professionals or local animal damage control experts.

Squirrels in your home or walls ? Information

There are 10 species of squirrel in Texas. Only 3, however, are commonly found in the DFW area:

• Fox Squirrel

• Southern Flying Squirrel

• Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel.

Tree squirrels are interesting animals, but in urban and suburban areas they can become pests.

Fox squirrels, the most common of the tree squirrels, are most often seen or heard during the day (although fox squirrels have been occasionally noted to exhibit nighttime activity). Therefore, sounds of running or gnawing coming from the attic during the day often indicate the presence of squirrels whereas running, squealing and gnawing sounds at night generally indicate the presence of rats or raccoons. 

Tree squirrels feed on a variety of material: nuts, fruit, seeds, berries, insects and bark make up the bulk of their diet. They may eat pecans, fruits, berries, bird seed or vegetables in home gardens and, in many cases, this makes it difficult to establish Squirrel Control on your property. Squirrels don't just gather the food they need at that moment -- they gather and stock up for the future. These rodents take up residence in nests that offer storage space, like the hollow of a tree, an empty animal burrow or a house's attic. When a squirrel gathers food like nuts, seeds, acorns and berries, he carries them in his mouth back to his nest, where he stores them. Alternatively, he may bury food in the ground at different places around the neighborhood, where his sense of smell later leads him to unearth it. Click here to read Is a Squirrel a rodent ?

Generally, squirrels live in the holes of tree trunks or in abandon crow’s nests but in suburban areas it is very common for squirrels to nest in soffit holes, attics, or crawl spaces causing extensive damage in those areas. Once inside your home, squirrels may gnaw on and damage electrical wiring, causing fire hazards.

Squirrels breed throughout the year, but breeding peaks occur in July-September and December-February. The young are born in 40-45 days and remain in the nest for about six weeks. During this six week period, they are blind, nearly naked and develop slowly. Their eyes open at five weeks, but they do not climb out of the nest for at least seven or eight weeks. After that, they live in family groups for about a month while they begin foraging for themselves. By the time they are three months old, they can fend for themselves and at six months old they have reached adult size. At ten or eleven months they reach sexual maturity, and the cycle can begin again.

Effective Squirrel Control comes only with knowledge and experience, and Rapid Rodent Removal specializes in both. Call now for a free inspection and effective Squirrel Control.

FRISCO SQUIRRELS REMOVAL SERVICES

Squirrel Removal experts provide solutions to all types of Texas’s Squirrel problems. Squirrels are one of the most common nuisance animals of Frisco Texas that create havoc for homeowners. Squirrels are commonly able to get into homes attics causing major damages for homeowners. Squirrels will often chew holes in soffits, roofs, vents, and destroy insulation. Quick and efficient removal of this pest is necessary to avoid costly damages. We provide services to remove squirrels including squirrel trapping, humane squirrel exclusions, and squirrel control in Frisco, Texas.

Squirrels In Attic FRISCO

The most common residential squirrel problem of Frisco, Tx are squirrels in the attic. Oftentimes squirrels will take advantage of any small imperfection of a home in order to gain access to an attic. Squirrels will chew holes in the gutter line, roofs, or use a home's vents. Once a squirrel has gained access to an attic they will often chew on electrical wires, soil insulation and will even smash the insulation compromising the heating and cooling factor of the insulation. These pest rodents should never be allowed to stay in your attic. Call a reputable wildlife control company to have the squirrels removed properly. Rapid Rodent Removal provides the most complete effective squirrel control services throughout, Texas.

Squirrel Exclusion

Squirrel Exclusions are the most humane and effective solution to remove squirrels in an attic or home. An exclusion is the process of removing the squirrels and sealing any vulnerable and possible entry points an animal may use to gain access to the home. During the exclusion process one entry point will be left open to allow the animals to exit the home but does not allow for reentry. Once it has been determined that the attic or home is free of squirrels this last entry point will be sealed. This allows the animals to leave the home safely and naturally without placing any harm or stress on the animal. Squirrel Exclusions are the most humane effective solutions to get rid of squirrels and prevent future infestations of your Frisco, Texas home.

Squirrel Damage

Squirrels are very aggressive chewers that can cause serious damage to a home in a short amount of time. The longer the squirrel is allowed to remain in the home the more extensive the damage will become. Squirrels will damage vents, soffits, roofs, insulation, and may even chew on electrical wires that can become a fire hazard. Squirrels in Attics are a common problem for homeowners of Frisco, Tx. Never use a handyman or pest control company to handle your wildlife problem. The often do not have the proper knowledge or equipment to perform an effective squirrel exclusion. We perform humane, safe, effective squirrel exclusions throughout Frisco, Texas.

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If you are experiencing problems with squirrels and need squirrel removal services contact our office today. Rest assured we can resolve all types of squirrel pest problems.

 Squirrel Removal Pest Control Tips to Squirrel Proof Your Home

Practice good sanitation for prevention. Don’t leave pet foods out in the open and keep garbage cans and barbecue grills covered.

 Squirrel proof your trees and shrubs by pruning branches six feet away from the ground and from the roof of your property. Trees that are sufficiently far apart from each other can be squirrel-proofed by fastening a 12-inch-wide band of sheet metal around the trunks six feet from the ground.

 Cage your bulbs by setting metal cages into planting holes. Alternatively, place a wire mesh over the entire bed once you’ve finished planting. To avoid interference with new growth.

 Use barriers for your flowers and vegetables: Various barriers—chicken wire, hardware cloth, 1- to 2-inch metal mesh—can be spread over the ground and cut to fit around plant stems. Or completely cover over newly planted vegetables with a chicken wire fence.

 Set up a diversion feeding station. It can take squirrels just a few minutes to figure out how to break into your bird-feeder, so distract them with their own alternative feeder somewhere else.

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Squirrels Facts & Identification

Squirrels are generally small animals, ranging in (2.8–3.9 in) in length, and just 10 g (0.35 oz) in weight, to the which is 53–73 cm (21–29 in) long, and weighs from 5 to 8 kg (11 to 18 lb). Squirrels typically have slender bodies with bushy tails and large eyes. Their fur is generally soft and silky, although much thicker in some species than others. The color of squirrels is highly variable between species.

As their large eyes indicate, squirrels generally have an excellent sense of vision, which is especially important for tree-dwelling species. They also have very versatile and sturdy claws for grasping and climbing. Many also have a good sense of touch, with vibrissae on their heads and limbs.

Squirrels breed once or twice a year, and give birth to a varying number of young after three to six weeks, depending on species. Ground and tree squirrels are typically diurnal, while flying squirrels tend to be nocturnal—except for lactating flying squirrels and their offspring which have a period of diurnality during the summer.

Squirrels, or even one squirrel can be an extreme nuisance to your living environment. Whether they are in your attic or finding their way into your home or office, it is important to get the problem remedied before they become a larger problem.

 Quick Catch offers squirrel removal and squirrel proofing services to Jacksonville and surrounding North Florida areas including Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Putnam, and Baker counties.

frequently asked questions by experts about infestations and extermination of flying squirrels, gray squirrel, or other animal wildlife in your house

Squirrels can cause a lot of damage

Squirrels are like rats and mice, and must gnaw on things to wear their teeth down, while destroying electrical wiring, air conditioning duct work and dry wall. Squirrel removal is essential to prevent costly damage in your home or office. At Quick Catch we not only remove the animals, we also offer animal-proofing service to help prevent a re-occurrence.

Squirrels are unsanitary and could cause negative health effects

Squirrels typically leave their feces and urine on the attic insulation and in various places in your home, or office, producing a strong and repulsive smell, and could also cause negative health effects. This smell can increase when a squirrel dies and begins to decompose. The dead animal carcass is covered in parasites and additional odorous bacteria that really need to be removed.

Squirrels carry diseases

Squirrels may look very cute but they are also very dangerous. It is possible for a squirrel to have rabies but very unlikely. Anything large enough to bite a squirrel, that would also carry the rabies virus, would probably just kill that squirrel, rather than infecting them. Be careful! Squirrels can bite.  If bitten by a squirrel, seek medical attention promptly, to prevent the risk of infection. This is another reason why removal is absolutely necessary, and should be delegated to the professionals.

How Do We Remove Squirrels ?

Trapping squirrels is the most effective way to remove them.

Some other wildlife and animal control companies sometimes use other methods for squirrel removal but these other methods are not as effective and sometimes inhumane. Some companies will use poison to kill wildlife and animals that are causing problems, but the animal will probably die in the attic or in a wall, and produce a horrible stench. Then the removal of the dead squirrel carcass will be necessary. Based on our exhaustive research, the squirrel needs to be trapped and then relocated far enough away that it will not come back.

After squirrels are removed, animal repair and intrusion prevention services are recommended

We can assess damage caused by the squirrels and repair holes or gaps, and close off possible entry ways into your home, or attic.

What are ways to Detect A Squirrel Problem?

Seeing squirrels going into the crawl space under your home or business (squirrels can crawl up walls, into the attic, and do significant damage)

Finding feces or urine stains in your attic can be an indicator of a squirrel problem

Hearing noises or rustling in the attic can be an indication that there was or is a squirrel problem

Finding gnawed wiring or air conditioning duct work is a common way to detect there could be a squirrel problem

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How long will the process take to trap squirrels?

We are dedicated to resolving your squirrel problem in the most efficient way possible, however the length of time to resolve the problem varies; each squirrel trapping session is different. There are multiple considerations that can effect how long it takes to trap the squirrels

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Rat Removal Frisco

INFESTATION IN YOUR ATTIC ?

Heard or Found Rats in Your Home & Attic? That doesn't necessarily mean you have an Infestation. Our Rat Control Experts have Techniques and Products to save you thousands when Treating or Preventing future Rat Infestations. 

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One of your first indications of a rat infestation may be the appearance of pellet-sized dropping in your home and attic. These feces are a good indicator of how long your problem has been there, with fresh droppings appearing very dark and soft. After 4-5 days, the droppings will lose their color and harden. While there are 40 – 50 species of rats and mice in Texas alone, you are most likely to find Roof Rats and/or Norway Rats causing problems in and around your home. Rats can be incredibly destructive house guests, creating problems seen and unseen, such as:

• Destroying the insulation in your attic

• Leaving feces and urine in your attic and walls

• Chewing on wires and ducting in your attic

• Spreading diseases to you, your family, and your pets

Because of their prolific breeding habits and their destructive nature, it is important to have any rat problem taken care of immediately. Call us now for a free inspection of your home.

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HEALTH RISKS

Contamination of food and disease transmission are two major concerns with rat infestations. Rats will contaminate your food with feces and urine while searching for something to eat which transmits diseases to humans and pets. Rat mites, fleas and lice can also carry diseases and will infect animals and people.

The CDC lists several rodent-transmitted diseases, including:

• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

• Murine typhus

• Rat-bite fever

• Leptospirosis

• Eosinophilic meningitis

• Several bacterial infections including Salmonella and Listeriosis

Control of rats and eradication of infestations should decrease the chance of exposure to these diseases and reduce the risk of infection.

RATs in your Frisco home or walls ? 

Rats are nocturnal creatures, so most people who have a rat infestation report hearing squeaking, scratching, gnawing, and digging noises at night. These sounds often come from the attic due to the rats burrowing in the insulation to nest, however, it is not uncommon to hear the noises in your walls, kitchen, laundry rooms, garage, and in the areas where pet food is stored.

Rats access your attic in search of a warm, quiet, safe place to nest and reproduce. Once a rat has taken up residency inside your attic the problem can quickly get out of hand. A female rat can have 6-12 babies per litter and have up to 7 litters a year. A baby rat reaches sexual maturity at just 2-3 months. This means that in the span of a year, one pair of rats can produce up to 15,000 descendants.

Rats are omnivores and will feed on almost anything available to them. Pet food can be a huge draw for rodents of all types so it is important to keep it in tightly sealed containers. They typically leave their nests at night in search of food, feeding on plants, nuts, seeds, berries, vegetables, meats, and fruits.

A rat’s teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime, so rats will gnaw on anything around them to grind their teeth down. This is why rats will chew through wires in your attic, behind your refrigerator, washer and dryer, or inside your walls. They will also chew through your duct work in your attic in search of heat in the winter or cool air in the summer. This increases the chance of spreading airborne diseases through your house and also increases your monthly heating and cooling bill depending on the size of the hole they have chewed.

If you’re hearing rodent activity inside your walls or attic, it’s important to call and schedule an inspection. Our trained inspectors will be able to determine if or how bad the infestation is and the best rat removal approach. Don’t be afraid, we haven’t adopted the one-sized-fits-all mentality plaguing other companies in the rodent removal industry. Rapid Rodent Removal utilizes experience and a personalized approach to reestablish rat control in your home and property. Call Now to schedule a free inspection. 

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Raccoon Trapping & Control Frisco

Frisco Raccoon Trapping & Control

Raccoon Removal Frisco : Raccoons are probably the most common wildlife noticed in most neighborhood settings, after all they look like bandits.  As opportunistic scroungers, raccoons seem to find their way into almost any area. While they may be cute little critters, they can pose serious health issues for humans, and that is why it is so important to get them removed quickly from your property, not removing them quickly often involves some serious animal damage repairs. (see picture below)

What attracts Raccoons to my yard or attic?

Raccoon Control Frisco : Raccoons love to eat almost any type of food they can find. Some of the most common reasons raccoons come onto your property is for food. Whether it is fruit trees you have in your yard or dog food or most commonly trash, raccoons love it, hence the name trashpanda. They could also be looking for shelter for denning mothers that are about to have young raccoon pups. These are all some reasons for them being on your property.

Frisco Raccoon Attic Removal Near Me: Sometimes, raccoons decide to enter your attic. More often than not, this is a pregnant mother who wants a warm place to raise her young. Raccoons will get up into your attic if there are easy access points and they will make a den, and sometimes its far worse than you could expect.

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What problems do raccoons cause?

Frisco Raccoon Public Health Concerns: Raccoons cause destruction of property and can pose serious health issues. Among the health issues can be the potential for rabies from the raccoon attacking a person or a pet. Raccoon roundworm is also a serious disease that can harm people. Among these diseases is Leptospirosis, a serious viral disease that can be potentially fatal.

Frisco Raccoon Attic Infestation Trapping: In addition to these health concerns, there are destructive problems raccoons also cause. If they can find a way in, they will get into your attic and tear up the insulation and wiring. They will make a nest and raise their young, and could potentially find their way to a living space. There is also the potential for raccoons to die in your attic, causing terrible odors. As can be seen, it is best to remove the raccoons before the problems get serious. Learn more about attic clean up and restoration.

How can I remove raccoons?

Raccoons may seem like an easy animal to try to remove on your own. The issue with this lies in the fact that, more often than not, the raccoon that got into your attic was a pregnant mother who has made a nest and had her babies inside your attic. This poses a problem because, while you may be able to trap the mother and release her into the wild, the raccoon pups must be removed from the attic, or else they will suffer and die, causing terrible odors. Crawling through your attic that has been a host to raccoons is not a particularly good idea, as all kinds of diseases can be transmitted through places where the raccoons have defecated and urinated. The general consensus is to call in a professional wildlife removal service if you have raccoons on your property. We can remove the raccoon, their babies, close any attic openings, clean up and restore your attic. 

How to get rid of Raccoons in my yard?

The first thing that you will need to do to get rid of raccoons in your yard is to rid your yard of any trash or debris and make sure that it is clean.  Raccoons can’t resist trash.  Raccoons run, swim, jump, climb, and are very clever. That makes it easy for them to get into trash cans. Raccoons are usually active at night , which is when they feed.  Raccoons are not very choosy, therefore they will eat anything. If you have a garden with fruits and vegetables, pet food, bird food, grubs worms, or anything that would be considered edible or drinkable, it is susceptible to being feasted on by a raccoon.  

Signs that a raccoon is visiting your yard are:

• Empty, or destroyed bird feeders in the mornings.

• Trash strewn about or garbage can lids open

• Holes in mulch, in flower beds and lawn

• Droppings (feces identification chart)

• Larger than average animal holes 

The number one way you can get rid of raccoons in your yard is by cleaning up, removing  food, and  making sure trash is protected. Although these steps will help to get rid of raccoons in your yard, the best step to properly ensure that raccoons are removed is to call a professional.  We use traps to capture raccoons and release them to the proper environment.

How to remove Raccoons living under my house?

Raccoons may be cute and look harmless, but they can definitely cause damage to your home, property, or both. Don’t underestimate raccoons because they are cute.  They carry diseases, such as roundworm and rabies, and they quickly lose their fear of people. Raccoons can be vicious and will fight ferociously when cornered. If these pests have set up a house in the space beneath your home, you’ll want to hire a professional immediately. If raccoons can gain access to get under your house, they will use their strength to pry away loose wood and even tear bigger holes through the lattice.  

Once they gain access they create damage, make noises, leave tubular droppings, and set up  nests. Steps that you will need to  take to rid raccoons living under your house are: check to see if the raccoons have babies living under your house. If raccoons have a litter of babies you need to back away and contact a professional for the proper steps. There are also local/state laws that need to be properly followed.  Remove pet food, trash, fruits and vegetables, and anything that would attract raccoons. Cover areas of access when raccoons exit. Hire a professional so that raccoons are humanely trapped and removed from your property.

How to deal with Raccoons?

• Never attempt to handle raccoons.

• Never attempt to pick up raccoons or babies

• Never Feed raccoons

• Never let raccoons into your property

• Never let your pets near raccoons

Frisco Raccoon Removal cost?

Raccoon removal cost varies depending on the location of the infestation, the number of pests there, and the methods used for removal. On average, raccoon pest control costs range from $300 to $550 with most homeowners paying $450 to set traps, relocate the raccoons, and clean up and repair the affected area on your property. The cost may go as high as $1,500 to trap and relocate a family of raccoons —the mother and babies— and assist with structural repairs. Contact us for more information  and quotes.

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CITY OF FRISCO INFO / RAT INFORMATION

Friso’s code enforcement administration made a statement on the public city forums about their responsibility with regards to the city's rodent population problem you can read the full statement by going to this webpage http://qanda.friscotexas.gov/discus/messages/1/29124.html?1226348484

"The City does not provide a vector control program on private property. The City cannot enter private property to address the rodent issue. That is the responsibility of the property owner. A continuing abatement program, for example: keeping landscaping and grass cut, sealing trash containers, not leaving pet food out, not leaving trash and debris out and consistent pest treatment, will greatly help in reducing the rodent impact on private property. For common areas owned by a Home Owners Association, the HOA is responsible for the care and maintenance of the common area property and should be contacted if there is a concern.

Residents should not treat areas other than their own. Rodent populations are best kept at bay from residential areas by neighbors cooperating  . . . If this is not done, there is a good chance the rodents will run from house to house. The combined efforts of your neighbors and the HOA should help with keeping the rodent population down".

Read full statement here

The City of Frisco’s website goes into great depth on treating rodent problems in the city and gives useful tips and we recommend.

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“There are 3 main species of rodent currently in Frisco, the Norway rat, roof rat and house mouse.

Norway Rat

The largest and most robust rodent with brownish/grayish fur and a fur-less tail shorter than its body. They produce 4 to 6 litters per year and average about 8 young per litter. The Norway rat lives one-to-two years and reaches productive maturity at 3 months. Norway rats typically burrow under building foundations, beneath rubbish or wood piles and around gardens or fields. Generally, they remain in the basement or ground floor when invading a residence. Norway rats are also powerful swimmers and may enter a residence through the sewer or broken pipes.

Roof Rat

Sleek and agile the roof rat has brownish / grayish fur and a fur-less tail longer than its body. They produce at least 3 litters per year and average about 6 young per litter. The roof rat lives about 1 to 2 years and reaches productive maturity at 3 months. Roof rats are adept at climbing and will nest above ground in shrubs, trees, dense vegetation such as ivy, elevated spaces in walls, attics, false ceilings and cabinets.

House Mouse

The smallest of the three rodent species listed with brownish / grayish fur, small black eyes, large ears and a long fur-less tail. They produce 13 litters per year and average about 6 young per litter. The house mouse will live about 1 year and reaches productive maturity at 6 to 10 weeks. Due to the small size of the house mouse, they are able to enter buildings much more easily than rats and are also able to survive in smaller areas with less food and shelter available to them.

• Signs of Rodent Infestation

• Droppings along walls or in cabinets and drawers

• Gnaw marks where the rodents have entered the residence or have found access to food

• Greasy smudge marks where rodents have entered the residence or rubbed along beams, pipes, rafters or walls

• Remnants of nests when moving old boxes, yard debris or junk

• Burrows dug in the landscaping or under the foundation

• Sounds such as gnawing, clawing, climbing in walls and squeaks

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• If those sign are found . . . 

• Rodent Prevention & Population Control

• Rodent Proof Your Home

• Seal all holes, cracks and entryways around pipes, cables and wires with course steel wool or wire screen that the rodents cannot chew through. Holes as small as 1/4 inch will allow entry into a building. Concrete may be used to prevent rodents from burrowing under the foundation.

• Ensure all doors, windows and screens fit tightly. Repair or replace any damaged screens. Garage doors may be sealed using weather stripping.

• Cover the gnawed edges of entryways with sheet metal to prevent further chewing.

• Keep inside doors to the garage and pet doors closed at night.

• Use self closing exits on clothes dryer vents to the outside.

• Do not forget to check roof and eaves areas and to repair or replace vent screens.

• Sanitation & Prevention

• Remove trash and yard debris frequently to eliminate possible nesting areas.

• Keep grass and landscaping trimmed and away from the house.

• Do not leave pet food out. Feed only the amount your pet will finish.

• Remove dog waste daily.

• Repair water leaks or drips. Remove accidental sources of water.

City Of Frisco Details provided by Wiki below :

"Frisco is a city located in Collin and Denton counties in Texas. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) from both Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

The city population was 116,989 at the 2010 census. As of November 1, 2016, the city had an estimated population of 159,000. Frisco was the fastest-growing city in the United States in 2009, and also the fastest-growing city in the nation from 2000 to 2009. In the late 1990s, the northern Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex suburban development tide hit the northern border of Plano and spilled into Frisco, sparking explosive growth into the 2000s. Like many of the cities located in the booming northern suburbs of Dallas, Frisco serves as a bedroom community for many professionals who work in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.

Since 2003, Frisco has received the designation "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

As of the 2010 census, there were 116,989 people living in Frisco, up from the previous census in 2000, with 33,714 people.

In 2000, there were 12,065 households, and 9,652 families residing in the city. The population density was 482.4 people per square mile (186.3/km2). There were 13,683 housing units at an average density of 195.8 per square mile (75.6/km2).

By 2010, there were 42,306 housing units, 39,901 households, and 31,226 families. 62% were on the Collin County side and 38% in Denton County.

67% of households were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.35. 51.7% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them.

The age distribution is 33.3% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 13.9% from 25 to 34, 22.5% from 35 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years.

According to a 2010 American Community Survey estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $100,868, the median income for a family was $109,086. The per capita income for the city was $38,048. About 2.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2014, Frisco, Texas is the 2nd fastest growing city in U.S. at 6.5% annually.

Population estimate

April 1, 2010: 116,989

July 1, 2013: 136,791

June 1, 2014: 140,220

May 1, 2015: 147,580

July 1, 2016: 157,090

History

When the Dallas area was being settled by American pioneers, many of the settlers traveled by wagon trains along the old Shawnee Trail. This trail was also used for cattle drives north from Austin. This trail later became the Preston Trail, and later, Preston Road. Preston Road is one of the oldest north-south roads in all of Texas. With all of this activity, the community of Lebanon was founded along this trail and granted a U.S. post office in 1860. In 1902, a line of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway was being built through the area, and periodic watering stops were needed along the route for the steam locomotives. The current settlement of Lebanon was on the Preston Ridge and was thus too high in elevation, so the watering stop was placed about four miles (6 km) to the west on lower ground. A community grew around this train stop. Residents of Lebanon actually moved their houses to the new community on logs. The new town was originally named Emerson, but that name was rejected by the U.S. Postal Service as being too similar to another town in Texas. In 1904, the residents chose Frisco City in honor of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway on which the town was founded, later shortened to its present name.

Climate

Frisco is part of the humid subtropical region. It gets 39 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 230 sunny days per year in the city. The July high is around 96 degrees. The January low is 33 degrees. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 25 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable."