Stop Gophers from Digging up your Orange County Lawn

Are gophers ruining your Orange County lawn? Get the facts and learn how to get rid of them. The Facts about Gophers What are Gophers? Gophers, or pocket gophers, are small rodents about 6-14 inches in length and come in a variation of different colors such as black, brown, to white. The pocket gopher has a sort of pouch outside its mouth that they use to transport food and this is how they got their name. Gophers are known for their burrowing skills, which comes naturally for them due to their large claws. They are particularly a nuisance in lawns and gardens where they create tunnels several hundred feet in ...

Cricket Control in SoCal

Crickets rule the summer season in Southern California. Prevent them from invading your home by taking a few tips from Preferred Pest Control! Cricket Facts and Information The cricket is an insect related to the grasshopper and they have flat bodies with long antennae. The male cricket is the one responsible for all that chirping that you hear outside your window at night as they rub the ridges on their wings together to form a sort of instrument. Male crickets play two types of songs: one to attract females and one to repel other males (this chirp is much louder than the other). If the male succeeds in attracting a ...