Bed Bugs Versus Dust Mites – When You Need Professional Help in Southern California
Bed Bugs and Dust Mites – you don’t want either in your Orange County home! The problem is, you have to know what you have in order to eliminate them. The team at Preferred Pest Control is ready to deliver professional help in getting rid of any pests – including bed bugs and dust mites – which invade your home. Both bed bugs and dust mites are nuisances, which can not only drive you crazy, but also affect your health. So, how do you distinguish between the two? Bed Bugs Bed Bugs are tiny insects which can take up residence in your home. These pests are oval, flat, and brown, ...
No Kitten Around: What You Need to Know about Rodent Control
We’re not “kitten” around! Even though it’s been widely portrayed that cats are a great way to regulate rodent control, when you have a real rodent problem as a resident in Orange County, you may want to take matters into your own hands. Although our trusted tabby is known to catch unwanted mice and rodents, it’s safer to allow our trust team at Preferred Pest to help you get control over your rodent problem! It’s no surprise that Orange County is home to a wide range of rodent species. There are over a dozen varieties of mice and rats alone – not to mention various squirrels and the occasional chipmunk. ...
Pests to Look Out for in 2018
Pests You Will Notice this Year The new year is here and, along with the cooler weather, you may not see so many pests lurking in the corners and crevices. However, they’re laying dormant, waiting for the warmer weather to come. Read on to learn about: how insects regulate their temperatures what you can do to prevent pests from calling your house their home the reality of living in cities other than Southern California the truth that, despite California’s dry weather, pests still come back when the weather changes how Preferred Pest Control can help How Insects Regulate Temperature Insects look to the weather to regulate their temperatures. If it is ...
Arizona’s Bed Bug Breakout that Has Everyone Talking
Bad news for cinema fans in Glendale, AZ – bed bugs were recently spotted in an AMC theatre. Dark, warm spaces with plenty of foot traffic make an ideal place for bed bugs to call home, so it’s not terribly surprising that a theatre could get infested – as disgusting as it may be! We’re all about dramas, as long as its a movie genre At Preferred Pest Control, bed bugs are something we handle pretty often. We’ve put together a quick guide on these little critters, and what you can do if you find some in your home. What Are Bed Bugs, Exactly? You’ve probably been hearing about bed ...
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, ...
Bed Bug Extermination Services
Ah, the dreaded bed bug. Yes, the same ones that you’ve probably heard all sorts of horror stories about. The creepy crawly insects that suck out your blood as you sleep and are impossible to get rid of. Before you throw out your furniture and mattress, give Preferred Pest Control a call! Our bed bug exterminators are the best in Orange County and will get rid of these nasty pests! Need help with your Bed Bugs? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Bed Bug Facts Measuring in about 4 to 5mm, the bed bug is a flat, oval shaped insect with a red/brown coloration and they are known to ...
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Keep You Up At Night
Bed bug infestation? Call Preferred Pest Control before you consider moving! How to Spot a Bed Bug? Bed bugs are pretty small in size, measuring from 4 – 5 mm, and have flat, oval bodies. They are a brown colored bug but become more red in color after having fed on blood. Blood? That’s right, the bed bug feeds only on blood and can go a whole year without it if it has to, so getting rid of them can be a challenge. Nighttime is when bed bugs are most active as they feed on hosts as they sleep. The bed bug commonly hides in mattresses, sheets, and furniture. Getting ...
Bed Bugs taking over Orange County
Are Bed Bugs taking over Orange County? Well, let’s hope not… But, they are an extremely active bug that aren’t seasonal like other bugs. Bed bugs are a growing problem in the U.S., and people are now realizing that these bugs aren’t just found in filthy/dirty areas – they’ve also been found in the finest of homes and hotels, too. Bed Bugs are nasty little critters and they can appear all year long in your home, car, schools and more. Luckily, you found this Bed Bug Blog because we are going to help you by listing some common questions and tips for removing bed bugs from your house asap. Effective bed bug removal can ...
Don’t Be Foggy About Bug Bomb Safety
There are many options available to you if you decide you want to treat a bug problem on your own instead of using a professional pest control company. The choices you have include green products, traps and baits, chemical dusts and sprays, or foggers also known as ‘bug bombs’. When the bug problem is cockroaches, fleas, or bed bugs many people choose to use a bug bomb. A bug bomb is a pesticide used to fumigate an area infested with bugs. Unfortunately, because you can walk into just about any store and purchase a bug bomb straight off the shelf, many people forget that they are dealing with a pesticide. When ...
Bed Bug Prevention
First it must be understood that there is nothing you can do to guaranty that you will not get bed bugs. Bed bugs are probably the most successful hitch-hikers known to man, and they can find their way almost anywhere given enough time. That being said, there are things you can do to minimize getting these unwanted visitors. Bed bugs are not caused by poor sanitation but cleanliness can deny them harborage areas (hiding spaces) as well as enable you to realize quicker if bed bugs have invaded your home. Clean your home regularly. Vacuum your floors and furniture paying special attention to the seams (especially on your mattress and ...