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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ants, Common Orange County Pests
One common Orange County pest that residents may see in their homes and lurking around gardens is none other than, ants. Argentine ants, especially, are attracted to sweet foods, making sweet blossoms and fruits in gardens prime targets. Not to mention, leftover crumbs on counters and floors is a calling card for ants already in search of an escape from damp or hot weather. It is when ants find relief in homes that homeowners are in for trouble. Orange County Ant Infestations Cause Trouble for Homeowners Ant infestations not under control are a nuisance at best, and a fiasco at worst, especially when it comes to carpenter ants and fire ...
Ants: Picnics and Parties
With summer here, longer days mean delicious picnics at the park and bonfires on sandy beaches. But with such memorable times alongside family and friends comes a hidden nuisance just waiting to come up and snatch picnic and party-goers’ tasty treats. One word: ants. Although ants usually trickle into homes during a downpour or damp conditions (usually in wintertime), August and September are prime months for these six-legged insects to “come out and play.” Weather Is a Huge Ant-Attracting Factor—But Don’t Discount Food A 2001 Stanford study confirms that the small ant infestation hike during summer (and a larger spike in winter) has more to do with weather than food. ...
Ants in the Summer – Help!!!
Ants in the summer can be such a headache! To prevent home & business invasions of ants, keeping everything clean is a must, especially in the hot summer months. It’s a great idea to clean up right after you eat and seal up any food packages in the kitchen. #1 and most important is to keep your garbage cans fresh and clean. Putting out out ant traps, baits, and gels, are helpful, but sometimes you need a professional to get the job done right the first time. Preferred Pest Control OC is just that, we will do a home inspection and make sure these little guys stay away so you can enjoy your summer. Give us a call today ...
Orange County Pest Control Services
If you’re looking for Orange County Pest Control Services, whether it be fumigation services, pesticides, baits, or traps, look no further than Preferred Pest Control. We service all of Orange County and have extensive experience in the cities of Fountain Valley, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Brea, Westminster, and more. Need Pest Control Services? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 At Preferred Pest Control of Orange County, Southern California, we have over 50 years of industry experience and are licensed, bonded, and insured. We believe that our company is built on old-fashioned honesty, integrity, and quality. Along with our industry standard pest control services, ...
Be Ant-Free this Summer in Orange County
Happy belated 4th of July from Preferred Pest Control! Now that celebrations have died down, let’s talk about summer pest #1: ants. Learn the ins and outs of controlling ants here in Orange County and be ant-free all summer long! Need help with your ants? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Ant Info There are a lot of different ant species that live in the United States, over 700 in fact, but the most prevalent ant in Southern California is the Argentine Ant. These ants are dark colored and about 1/8 of an inch long who are known to find their way inside homes in search of food and/or ...
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 ...
Southern California Ant Control and Extermination
Did you build your house on an ant hill? Reclaim your territory with Preferred Pest Control and show ‘em who’s boss! There are over 12,000 species of ants on planet Earth and many more believed to be undiscovered. It’s no wonder they outnumber us by 1,500,000 to 1! With so different species of ants around the globe, we should be thankful that California only has 270 to deal with and the most common type that plagues Orange County and Southern California homes is the Argentine Ant. If you guessed that this type is native to Argentina, you are correct! They were brought to the US by coffee ships from Brazil ...