Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, Oh My – Know the Differences and When to Act
A Bee? A Wasp? or a Hornet? While nearly everyone can identify the honey bee, because the species is so frequently in the news, most people don’t know the difference between stinging insects – bees, wasps, hornets, and other stinging insects. Since spring is here and summer is fast approaching, the stinging insects of Southern California will be out in force invading picnics, barbecues, sporting events, and the fun outdoor activities that come with the season. With that in mind, the Preferred Pest Control team has created this guide to help you identify stinging insects in and around your lawn and help you know when and how to act should ...
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 ...