Say Goodbye to Spider Infestations with Preferred Pest Control in Orange County
Spiders are a common sight in Orange County, CA during mid-April, and while they may not be everyone’s favorite creature, they play an important role in the ecosystem. However, if you’re dealing with a spider infestation in your home or business, it can be a pain to deal with. That’s where Preferred Pest Control comes in. Let’s explore the pains and gains of spiders in mid-April in Orange County, CA and how Preferred Pest Control can help. Pains of Spiders in Mid-April During mid-April, the weather in Orange County starts to warm up, and this change in temperature can cause spiders to become more active. While most spiders are harmless, ...
Spiders When Males Come Out to Mate
Autumn is almost here, and while it is a lovely season, it also brings a lot of insects and pests into our homes. Several insects start mating at the beginning of the fall, especially spiders. And if you don’t take preventive actions, your home can become a mating spot for these eight-legged creatures. Mating Season of Spiders Generally, male spiders come out of their web and look for a mate in the early months of autumn. Their mating season is short – less than two months – and continues until the first week of October. The female spiders usually stay close to their webs to conserve energy for laying eggs, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trust the Professionals to Get Rid of Spiders in Your Home
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. ...
Spiders in Orange County – What You Need To Know
Our temperate coastal climate feels like a blessing most of the time. (Although it’s been raining like crazy the past few days!) But bugs thrive in warm weather as much as we do. And Southern California is home to countless species of insects and spiders, none of which we really want in our homes. Let’s take a look at some of the commonly-found spiders in southern California, and learn what to do if you find them in your home. California Trapdoor Spider As its name suggests, the California Trapdoor spider is a native to our area. They’re typically black except for a brown abdomen, and may resemble smaller, hairless tarantulas. ...
Spiders: The Truth About Mating Habits
For Southern California residents hitting the hiking trails, be prepared to see more male tarantulas up until November. Why the sudden increase? Yep, tarantula mating season is here, which means males will be out and about in search of dormant females. This pattern of male spiders looking for a female companion is not just reserved for tarantulas. Many male spiders display this same behavior. But what is surprising, especially when it comes to black widows and redbacks, is some won’t survive the mating process. So, why do males make the long, dangerous journey only to potentially die when they do find a female spider? Read on to discover why! If ...
Common Spiders of Orange County
If you live in Orange County, Southern California like we do, you probably know all too well about the type of spiders that can overrun our cities. Keep reading if you need help dealing with any spider infestation or want to learn more about the common types of spiders found in Orange County. Need Spider Removal Services? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Some Facts About Spiders Spiders are eight-legged arachnids with three of four pairs of eyes and there are over 45,000 different species known worldwide. As you might guess, the habits and behaviors of these different types of spiders varies: some like moisture while others prefer dry ...
Spiders of Orange County
Spiders are one of the most feared bugs on the planet. Get the facts on the different types of spiders that we have here in Southern California and learn how to chase them off your property with Preferred Pest Control! Need help with your Spiders? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Spider Facts Spiders are arachnids who have eight legs, venom injecting fangs, and are found all over the world. There exists tens of thousands of different species of spiders in the world, some dangerous and some harmless, each with their own unique abilities and special characteristics. As you probably already know, spiders mostly prey on insects and trap ...
Ants and Spiders in SoCal
Most common pests in Orange County? Probably Ants and Spiders. Read on to understand how to get these pesky critters under control with Preferred Pest Control! Ant Control Ants are clever insects and the tiniest cracks and holes in walls, windows, or doors can serve as entry points. Upon entry and once an ant finds an area which has food, it leaves a chemical trail, containing pheromones, that other ants pick up on and follow. Getting rid of ants is a time consuming process as an ant colony can make its home in your lawn, foundation, and even in your walls. A colony can contain up to 500,000 ants and ...