“But I don’t even have pets!  How did I get fleas in my home?”  We get this question a lot, especially in the summer time.  Another question we hear is, “My pet is only an indoor pet, it never goes out or only goes in my back yard. How did my pet pick up fleas?”

The most common way you get fleas…

Fleas!  The mere mention of these parasites in the summer time can cause panic in dog and cat owners.  Once your pet gets fleas, it can not only make your dog or cat’s life miserable, but it can cause havoc in your life as well.  Many times, the first indication that there is a problem is your dog or cat suddenly…

As the weather warms up and we move into the month of May, many of us look forward to spending more time outside with our pets. Unfortunately, this is also the time when flea season begins in Orange County, California. Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the area, but with the help of Preferred…

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, eat delicious food, and express our appreciation and gratefulness for others’ blessings. Nevertheless, a family-sized dinner of turkey, stuffing, casserole, and pumpkin pie may result in a lot of leftovers and crumbs that bugs find equally enticing….

Cooler weather or not, fleas in Orange County don’t really go away. In fact,  fleas, like other pests like cockroaches, ants, and houseflies, like warm weather. Higher temperatures are ideal for fleas to lay eggs, resulting in larvae hatching and adult fleas restarting the life cycle. Needless to say,…

Pests may cause major issues in your house. Critters such as bugs and rodents are known to transmit diseases to people. Others, such as insects, can inflict major structural damage to your property. While insect issues at home are common,, with a little creativity and elbow grease, you can eliminate…

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…

A rat or mouse problem inside a home or business can pose a big threat to both health and property. Various types of common rodents are known to spread Salmonella and other bacteria. They are also capable of triggering allergies and asthma attacks. They can also carry disease-causing parasites, such…

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….

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…