Pest Profile: Termites in Your Home
Termites are among the most dreaded household pests, and for good reason. Do you know how to identify a termite infestation? Or what to do if you suspect one? Here’s what you need to know about termites as a homeowner: How Termites Put Your Home at Risk Termites feed on cellulose, a component of plant fibers. They love to chow down on wooden beams, furniture, wallpaper, cardboard boxes… really, just about any plant-based matter that they can find. That’s obviously bad news for your favorite wooden armoire, but the threat posed by termites goes beyond bite marks. Given enough time, these pests can damage your home’s structure to the point ...
Termite Tenting services and Home Fumigation in Orange County
There aren’t many insects that the typical Orange County homeowner should fear but the threat of a Termite tenting services infestation will strike fear into even the bravest among us. Learn how to prevent termites that plague Southern California with Preferred Pest Control and never be afraid of these menacing pests again. Need Termite Prevention and Home Fumigation Services? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Termite tenting services Prevention Did you know that termites are one of the biggest contributors to home destruction? It’s true, termites have been reported to costing over $1 billion each year in damages. Believe it or not, a typical termite colony can consist of ...
Prevent Termites in OC
Termites can be quite common in Southern California and if you are unlucky enough to have them destroying your property, read on to identify the type of termite you have and learn how to stop them. In California, there are five species of termites: Western subterranean, Desert subterranean, Arid-land subterranean, Western drywood, and Pacific dampwood termites. Facts About Termites In Orange County, the Western subterranean termite is most common, causing millions of dollars worth of damage to infected areas. These termites eat common timbers used for construction and leave the wood as a thin shell with a honey-comb look to it. The Western subterranean termite caste system includes queen, king, ...
Termite damage and protection for Orange County Residents
GOT TERMITES? Live in or near Orange County, CA? We can help! Plus, we offer a two year warranty. Termites are generally grouped according to their nesting and feeding habits. Therefore the commonly used general groupings are subterranean, soil-dwelling, drywood, dampwood, and grass-eating. Of these, subterraneans and drywoods are primarily responsible for damage to human-made structures. Termites cause millions of dollars in damage every year. They are know to cause more damage than fires and natural disasters combined. This is why a comprehensive inspection of all visible and accessible areas such as Attic, Garage, Subareas, Interior & Exterior from one of our highly trained and experienced inspectors can identify and properly outline the most ...
Pest Control and General Contracting in Orange County
Preferred General Contracting is built on customer service and pride in a job well done. We don’t just want your business, we want your loyalty. We can solve any problems you may have from drywood and subterranean termites, ants, black and brown widows, spiders, bed bugs, bees, wasps, rats, mice, gophers and all the things that cause you problems. We are fast becoming the premier company covering all of Orange County and specializing in professional, friendly, and honest service. Isn’t it time to have a company that you can trust to be on time, treat you the way you deserve, and care about solving your problems? Give us a call ...