Trust the Professionals to Get Rid of Spiders in Your Home

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Spiders. Everywhere. Everyone recognizes spiders, eight legs, no wings, several pairs of eyes, and well, in most cases, creepy. Of course, along with the spiders come their sticky, unsightly webs. Spiders can enter your home any number of ways – seams underneath doors, loose screens in windows, and other tiny openings in your home’s exterior – seeking food, warmth, mates, or moisture. Sometimes, spiders make their way inside on plants, boxes, and even your clothing. Where can you usually see them Once inside, the spiders seek out dark areas they enjoy to call their home. Some prefer moisture and can be found inside infesting basements, crawl spaces, garages, and other damp areas in your home. ...

Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, Oh My – Know the Differences and When to Act

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A Bee? A Wasp? or a Hornet? While nearly everyone can identify the honey bee, because the species is so frequently in the news, most people don’t know the difference between stinging insects – bees, wasps, hornets, and other stinging insects. Since spring is here and summer is fast approaching, the stinging insects of Southern California will be out in force invading picnics, barbecues, sporting events, and the fun outdoor activities that come with the season.    With that in mind, the Preferred Pest Control team has created this guide to help you identify stinging insects in and around your lawn and help you know when and how to act should ...