Keeping Those Spring Bouquets Beautiful

We love to see flowers as a part of our home decor. Most especially this spring when flowers are all in bloom. Flowers are the ideal way to show your love, but as much as humans love flowers, so do lots of unwanted pests. With that in mind it’s important to ensure your home is free from the pests that love your beloved’s favorite flowers by calling on the experts at Preferred Pest Control. But first, you need to know what flowers those pests love. Here’s a simple overview to help.   Roses They are the most popular go-to flowers. As they say, you can never go wrong with roses. ...

La co ca rocha, La co ca rocha! Got Cockroaches in Orange County? Bummer, give us a call!

Preferred Pest Control is located in heart of Fountain Valley and we offer the best Cockroach Removal Services in Orange County. Give us a call today (714) 486-2637 to get started! Preferred Pest Control, we like to do a thorough inspection of your home or office to figure out how these little buggers are getting inside. See the below information on Cockroach management and removal tactics. Cockroach Inspection:  A thorough inspection is key to a successful cockroach management plan. The purpose of an inspection is to identify the life stages, then to locate the source of the roach infestation, and lastly, to determine the best treatment method to rid you of your cockroach ...

Ticks and Bed Bugs… Something nobody needs to have in Orange County

Ticks and Bed Bugs… Something nobody needs to have in Orange County but they do! Do you know the difference between a tick and a bedbug? If not, see below. Ticks: Ticks are small arachnids in the order Ixodida. Along with mites, they constitute the subclass Acarina. Ticks are ectoparasites, living by hematophagy on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. A pest people don’t think about too often is the tick. They vary in color and size by the species. They are generally found in woodsy areas and feed off the blood of mammals, birds and reptiles. They are carriers of many diseases including lyme disease. ...

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 ...

Silverfish in your home – Orange County

Most likely you have Silverfish in your home. We all do. Silverfish are also know as: Lepisma saccharina, frequently called a silverfish or fishmoth, and is a small, wingless insect. Its common name derives from the animal’s silvery light grey and blue colour, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movement. Silverfish are nocturnal insects about 13–25 mm long.  Their abdomens taper at the end, giving them a fish-like appearance. Silverfish are harmless to humans so don’t worry (they do not bite or sting). Silverfish like areas that are warm, moist and dark. Typically you find them in garages, closets, basement, laundry room, under sinks etc. They enjoy eating things like: old ...