Don’t Let Earwigs, Beetles, and Crickets Bug You This March: Tips from Preferred Pest Control in Orange County
As spring approaches in Orange County, California, pests are starting to emerge from their winter hiding places. March is a crucial time to take preventative measures against common pests such as earwigs, beetles, and crickets, before they have a chance to infest your home or business. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at these pests and what you can do to keep them at bay with the help of Preferred Pest Control. Earwigs Earwigs are a common pest in Southern California, and March marks the beginning of their breeding season. These insects are attracted to moist environments, such as damp soil or mulch, and can often be ...
How to Get Rid of Earwigs in the House?
Earwigs are unsightly, confused insects and are usually regarded as nuisance pests. It’s a widely held belief that these insects will dig into people’s ears to lay eggs. This narrative may have given rise to the earwig’s name. However, it is far from the truth. Some earwig species can cause substantial plant damage, while others can cause slight discomfort and scratches when they pinch, but they serve helpful duties. It is advised that you leave earwigs alone if there aren’t a lot of them. But if they’re causing problems in your house or garden, then seek professional removal. Once you’ve determined that you’re working with earwigs, it’s important to ...
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 ...
Earwigs & Other Common Landscaping Pests to Look Out For
Earwigs – a Common Pest in Orange County We have a love-hate relationship when it comes to earwigs. Under normal population growth, they snack on slugs, snails, and plant decay, which helps garden ecology flourish. But, after the rainy season or in cases where gardens are located in a shady, wet area, these landscaping pests can quickly get out of control. With a bunch of bitten foliage and chewed vegetables adding more hours in the garden, how can homeowners manage an earwig infestation? What other landscaping pests are pertinent in Orange County? Read on to find out! What Are Earwigs and How to Manage Them With terrifying pinchers and a shiny ...
Be Prepared for Spring
How to Prepare for Pests this Spring The “New Year” is upon us! Whether you’re out shopping for health foods, joining a gym, or organizing your time – whatever your resolution is, we hope you’re sticking to it! But can you believe that spring is just a season away? As it steadily approaches, it’s best to be proactive and get prepared now versus when the pests are already at your door. In this article, you’ll learn about one of the most common pests in Southern California regions, plus, what you can do to prevent this pest (and others) from coming and staying in your home when springtime hits. Meet the Earwig Resembling ...