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Summer’s the Time to Block Fall Pests Before They Move In
While you’re enjoying summer sunshine, many common pests are already preparing for their next move—indoors. As early as midsummer, insects and rodents begin scouting for safe, sheltered places to ride out the cooler months ahead. And if your home offers food, water,...
Know the Facts: Mosquito Season Is in Full Swing — Here’s How to Stay Protected
With mosquito-borne viruses like Zika and West Nile making headlines, it’s no surprise that mosquito control advice is spreading fast, along with a flood of homemade remedies claiming to stop these pests in their tracks. But when it comes to protecting yourself and...
Tick Prevention Tips: Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Pets Outdoors
Spending time outside—whether hiking, gardening, or walking the dog—is one of the best ways to enjoy Southern California’s sunshine. But as the weather warms, ticks become more active, putting both people and pets at risk for bites and disease. Fortunately, with a few...
California Gophers: Friend or Foe?
California gophers are rodents with a surprising talent for digging. Their bodies are long and slender, perfectly built for navigating underground tunnels. These little burrowers come in shades of brown or gray, with fur so fine and short it repels wet soil as they...
Understanding Bed Bugs in California
Bed bugs might be silently infiltrating your household, launching nightly attacks on your family. Their bites are irritating and often catch you off guard. By learning about their feeding patterns, mating habits, and general behaviors, you'll be better equipped to...
Understanding Bees in California
For most Californians, bees aren't a serious threat. But these tiny flying insects can be a nuisance if they start building their homes near you. Learning to recognize different types of bees can help you understand which bees to avoid, their common habits, and the...
Pollinators, Can’t Live Without Them!
It’s true, we can’t live without pollinators, and they can’t live without our help. The most common pollinators are insects, including bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, flies and beetles. But these are not the only ones. There are about 1500 species of vertebrates,...
Pest Control | Bid Farewell to Unwanted Visitors.
Do you think pest control are disturbing? They are dangerous too. Don’t believe it? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says, Disease may be propagated or induced by pests like vectors, other insects, rodents, or microorganisms, which can cause severe, even...
Things to consider before contacting an exterminator for mice
Many modern homeowners are desirous of dealing with household rodent problems with the help of over-the-counter pest control products. Once mice are inside, they will build nests. One or more mice can rapidly become am even bigger mouse problem that can become...