Fall Pests: Ant Infestations in Orange County
In most cold regions of the country, ants go into a dormant, hibernation-like state during the chilly fall months. But in Orange County, our temperate and balmy climate is a bit of a double-edged sword. It’s usually warm enough for ants to stay active all year long—yet just chilly enough that they may be encouraged to move indoors to stay protected from the elements. Here at Preferred Pest Control, we see an uptick in ant infestations each fall. And as Orange County’s pest control professionals, we’re offering some quick tips on what you can do to keep these unwanted pests out of your home this fall — plus info on how to deal ...
What You Need to Know About Controlling Ants in California
How to Control Ant Problem in OC Ants, while quite pesky, aren’t really an issue in most cases when they are outside, but when they come inside your home, it’s a different story. Here on earth, ants are plentiful with more than 12,400 species and counting. In California, there are more than 270 species with the most common being the Argentine Ant who arrived from Brazil via the coffee trade in the late 19th century. Since their arrival, they have become the predominant ant species in California, and are actually beneficial in the fact that they can prevent the spread of fire ants. The Problem with Argentine Ants The problem arises when ...
Orange County Pest Control & Services
Preferred General Contracting and Exterminating is the number 1 Pest Control company in Orange County, California! Like you, we are homeowners, parents, and pet owners that strive to live up to our motto of: Honesty, Integrity, and Excellence. We are a full service pest control company that believes in exceeding our customer’s expectations. Whether it is outstanding service, showing up when scheduled, knowledgeable staff, or just a desire to be treated the way you should be treated, you have found what you have been searching for. We offer monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly services tailored to your needs. We also give two hour windows on our pest control services so you don’t have to spend ...