Diseases that RODENTS Carry – Preferred Pest Control OC
Rodents aren’t simply a nuisance thanks to their tendency to seek out and eat human food. They’re conjointly a serious tormenter concern as a result of they will transmit variety of dangerous diseases to humans through their waste and different sorts of contamination. Rats and mice are acknowledged to hold pathogens which will cause over thirty five different diseases, so if you’ve got a gnawing animal problem, it’s vital to your health and safety that you simply find the way to urge obviate them. Here are a number of the infectious diseases that rodents carry that might be a danger to your household. Hantavirus Hantavirus respiratory organ Syndrome (HPS) could ...
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 ...
Increase in Rat Infestations in During Pandemic Likely Has Multiple Causes
The cause of the increased rat activity is likely due to two major factors: the corona virus pandemic and one specific abandoned property. Causes of Rat Infestations At the start of the year, events leading up to the corona virus pandemic began to unfold. By March 2020, students were learning from their kitchen counters, some businesses required employees to work from home, and restaurants either closed or offered pick-up only. Restaurants closing their dining rooms or shutting down completely meant less discarded food accumulating in trashcans on sidewalks, liter debris, and garbage in dumpsters. This has left rats feeling hungry and on the search for alternative sources of food. Desperate ...
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 ...
Getting Rid of Rodents in 2020
If you’ve ever had a rodent issue, you know they can be pests all year long. But, oh when winter comes and temperatures get cooler, rodents seek new shelter often in your home – basements, attics, and garages. No matter how secure you believe your home to be, they will get inside, carrying with them allergens, parasites, fleas, and diseases. They will also wreak havoc on home, gnawing your wood, damaging heating units, and even exposed wires. Here are some tips to help you protect your home and your loved ones from rodents this winter and all year long. Strategically Landscape Rodents make themselves at home in your yard before ...
How to Store Holiday Decorations—and Keep Pests Out!
Who doesn’t love the festivity of the holiday season? Each year, we gather with friends and family to celebrate another year with one another, pay respect to our beliefs, and (of course) open some gifts! However, all good things must come to an end. Sooner or later, it becomes time to take down those bright lights and dismantle that ornately decorated tree. Now, since holiday decorations spend most of the year in storage, it’s important to know how to put them away properly—that means keeping household pests away! Here are a few tips on keeping your holiday decorations pest-free for the coming year. Clean out your storage bins First things ...
Winter Pest Control in Orange County
What the days get short and the temperature drops, there’s no better way to get warm and cozy than to spend plenty of time indoors. Unfortunately, we humans aren’t alone in thinking that way. Bugs and rodents see your home as the perfect place to take shelter from the elements. As Orange County’s pest control professionals, we tend to see a rise in infestations during the winter months. Here are a few of the common pests you’ll encounter in Southern California around this time of year – and some tips to keep them out of your home. Ants In cold regions, most ants go into a dormant, hibernation-like state during ...
Rodents Seek Shelter from Cold Nights and Rainy Season
Rats live in our ivy, nibble on our garden vegetables, dig into our trash, and may even bite our near and dear furry friends. To say we despise rats would be an understatement. So, when we see that February is almost over and April is about a month away, we can’t help but feel a little worried. In case you don’t know, April is very appropriately nicknamed “April Showers” for—yep, you guessed it—spring downpours. Cold Months Mean Rats Depending on where you live, this could mean several inches of rain or some light drizzling. Even the occasional dreary night is still cause to worry. You see, like humans, rats aren’t ...
Rodent Infestation in OC Cities
A rodent problem is not uncommon here in Orange County, Southern California. In fact, if you live in OC cities such as Fountain Valley, Westminster, and Huntington Beach, chances are you’ve dealt with them from time to time. If you find yourself overwhelmed with rodents, read on to see how Preferred Pest Control can help. Need Rodent Removal Services? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Rodents can be described as non-flying mammals and there exists about 1,500+ different species of rodents in the animal kingdom. Some of these rodents, such as mice, rats, guinea pigs, and hamsters, are sometimes kept as pets but can also be seen as a ...