Whether you are someone who gingerly removes a spider from your home and carries it outside, or you are more of the “scream and panic” type, chances are you don’t particularly like insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies. No matter what, there is one thing worse...
Are Ants Dangerous to Humans?
If there is any one insect that fits the description of “pest” most accurately, it is probably the ant. There is nothing more frustrating than finding they have invaded your kitchen or built a hill in your yard. Even though they are annoying, they are not...
California’s Most Dangerous Pests
When you think about a pest problem in California, you probably imagine something annoying, gross, unhealthy and perhaps even damaging to your home--like fleas, mice or cockroaches. However, there are actually some pests that are far more dangerous. Learn more five of...
Bugs That Hibernate in Your Home during the Winter Season
Insects can’t generate their own heat like warm-blooded animals, so they must obtain it from external sources. They have developed a number of strategies for surviving through the winter, including overwintering and migration. One of the most common overwintering...
Tips for Pest-Free Baking for the Holidays
As you begin your holiday baking, there is one ingredient that you certainly don't want to encounter in your pantry--a rat! However, rats, mice, ants, weevils, and other insects can be especially attracted to this very spot in your home. Luckily, if you are willing to...
10 Winter Pest Prevention Tips for Your Home
As winter arrives, does this mean that pests around the home are not an issue? Actually, no. Mice, rats and other household pests may be active all winter long, especially here in the Los Angeles area where temperatures seldom dip below the high 40’s. If there are...
Rodent Library: What Type of Rat Infestation do I Have?
If you notice rats, or signs of rats, in your home, your first instinct is probably to try and take care of the situation as soon as possible. However, it can make sense to step back and observe for a bit. The reason for this is that when you know what type of pest is...
5 Potential Rat Health Hazards Lurking in Your Home
Mice and rats in your home are not just unpleasant. They can actually be dangerous. Rodents can carry a number of contagions that can cause illnesses. Because of this, it is important to perform proper removal if a mouse or rat infestation is discovered and proper rat...
Five Signs You May Have an Autumn Rat Infestation
Few household pests are as frightening to home and business owners as rats. Not only are rats creepy, crawly creatures, but they also carry diseases everywhere they travel and can even destroy your building from the inside out. Luckily, a good pest control company,...
Prospective Homebuyers: Are Pests in Your New Home?
Most of the time, effective pest control involves the home you're already living in. But if you and your family are looking for a new place to hang your hat, one of the most important aspects of your home-buying process should be a thorough and professional pest...
Clearing the Air: Cockroaches and Asthma
It has been found that cockroaches can cause asthma when not treated and eliminated from the home. Dirt. Decay. Disease. These are the words that spring to mind when most folks encounter one of the cockroach species that infest not only California, but our nation and...
DIY Spotlight: Pets Vs Pests
The world of DIY Pest Control is full of tips and tricks—some genuinely useful, others not so much—and one of the most time-honored traditions in keeping rats and mice away from the family farmstead or home is getting a cat. Like their larger cousins, house cats are...
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