Get Rid of Ants in Your Kitchen
Let’s face it: nobody likes seeing ants in their homes. But this dislike becomes more intense when you spot ants inside your kitchen! Just imagine you are opening your pantry to take out all the ingredients for baking your favorite choco-chip cookies, and you see a long line of ants marching happily on the walls. Icky, right? We totally get you! Getting rid of ants in your kitchen is necessary. They can contaminate your food, utensils, and other kitchen surfaces. In case you have pets, getting rid of ants becomes all the more important as they can cause infection, painful bites, and breathing issues to your pets. If ...
Winter Pests and Orange County Pest Control
Insects, being cold-blooded, frequently hibernate during the winter. However, the presence of warm, climate-controlled homes and a steady source of food and water can lead some bugs to venture indoors rather than go into hiding throughout the colder months. Rodents, too, tend to seek out shelter in homes and crawlspaces when the weather turns cold. For this reason, you may find your home with more unwanted visitors during the winter than you’d like. We’ll discuss some Winters Pests and Environment-Friendly Pest Control Management Services Ants: One of the most common household pests are ants. In winters your home could be best shelter for ants. Ants inside your home or apartment ...
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants | Preferred Pest Control
Natural Ant Repellents Keep ants from returning with these repellents. Cucumbers Place cucumber slices near entry points in your home. Ants are repelled by the smell. Chalk Draw a chalk line where you don’t want ants to cross. The ants dislike having the chalk on their feet and will not walk over the line. If you’re using this trick on the floor, you will have to reapply often, as your own feet may scuff the line, making it less effective. Bay Leaves Ants dislike bay leaves in all forms. Crumble dried bay leaves around the home to discourage ants from coming in. Plant bay laurel around the home outside to ...
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CARPENTER ANT: Carpenter ants are large ants that nest in hollows of woods. The nest is usually associated with wood decay or termite damage in a house. Outdoors, carpenter ants nest in mulch and debris. They do not consume wood; they hollow it out for nests. Control is best achieved by following the ants back to the nest. The nest can then be treated with insecticide. GHOST ANT: Ghost ants are tiny ants with a dark head and thorax and a pale abdomen. Ghost ant colonies are found in switch plates and electrical outlets and in other dark voids. They can nest either outdoors or indoors. Colonies of ghost ants ...
Post-Valentine’s Day Pests
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We shared chocolates and laughs with a loved one, attended a fun singles party, or maybe we just skipped celebrating all together this year. While humanity was wrapped up in love (or their blankets in front of Netflix) there may have been some pesky pests looming around, capable of ruining anyone’s romantic Valentine’s Day plans. While cute, some creatures, with a bad reputation, might get in your way with their own amorous intentions; others that sound loveable, though truly annoying; and others still which threaten to destroy your beloved delightful flower bouquet. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, or just to remind your partner you love ...
Pests of All Seasons
Though some pests die off in winter, many thrive all year long in Southern California’s warm climate. Even those that don’t make it through the winter, lay their eggs in anticipation of the coming of spring. Since so many pests live successfully year round in Southern California, here is a compilation of the pests of all seasons and which ones are the most problematic in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Pests All Year Long Ants reside in and around your property year round, though in spring there are often seen in your home. During the winter, ants lay eggs in their nests in large quantities, making winter the perfect ...
Fall Pests: Ant Infestations in Orange County
In most cold regions of the country, ants go into a dormant, hibernation-like state during the chilly fall months. But in Orange County, our temperate and balmy climate is a bit of a double-edged sword. It’s usually warm enough for ants to stay active all year long—yet just chilly enough that they may be encouraged to move indoors to stay protected from the elements. Here at Preferred Pest Control, we see an uptick in ant infestations each fall. And as Orange County’s pest control professionals, we’re offering some quick tips on what you can do to keep these unwanted pests out of your home this fall — plus info on how to deal ...
Do You Still Need Pest Control During Fall?
It’s been quite warm in Orange County, CA! Especially in the northern cities like Fullerton, Corona, and Orange. But when chilly fall weather comes rolling in, what could be better than staying inside and getting cozy? Orange County residents aren’t the only ones who think that way. Cold temperatures and limited food availability drive rodents, insects, and other common household pests to seek shelter indoors. As pest control professionals, we frequently see an uptick in infestations during the colder months. That’s why we’ve put together a few easy tips you can follow to keep pests out of your home during fall. Secure your garbage bins—both inside and outside New food ...
What You Need to Know About Controlling Ants in California
How to Control Ant Problem in OC Ants, while quite pesky, aren’t really an issue in most cases when they are outside, but when they come inside your home, it’s a different story. Here on earth, ants are plentiful with more than 12,400 species and counting. In California, there are more than 270 species with the most common being the Argentine Ant who arrived from Brazil via the coffee trade in the late 19th century. Since their arrival, they have become the predominant ant species in California, and are actually beneficial in the fact that they can prevent the spread of fire ants. The Problem with Argentine Ants The problem arises when ...
Ants, Common Orange County Pests
One common Orange County pest that residents may see in their homes and lurking around gardens is none other than, ants. Argentine ants, especially, are attracted to sweet foods, making sweet blossoms and fruits in gardens prime targets. Not to mention, leftover crumbs on counters and floors is a calling card for ants already in search of an escape from damp or hot weather. It is when ants find relief in homes that homeowners are in for trouble. Orange County Ant Infestations Cause Trouble for Homeowners Ant infestations not under control are a nuisance at best, and a fiasco at worst, especially when it comes to carpenter ants and fire ...