Flea Season Is Here: Protect Your Pets and Home with Preferred Pest Control
As the weather warms up and we move into the month of May, many of us look forward to spending more time outside with our pets. Unfortunately, this is also the time when flea season begins in Orange County, California. Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the area, but with the help of Preferred Pest Control, you can keep your furry friends and your home flea-free this season. At Preferred Pest Control, we specialize in pest management services that are safe and effective for both people and pets. We understand that fleas can be a major problem for pet owners, causing discomfort and even health problems for ...
GOT FLEAS? How To Regain Control Of Your SoCal Home
As much as you love your furry family members, you certainly have no love for the fleas that often come along for the ride and infest your home. If you find your home infested with fleas, the team at Preferred Pest Control wants you to know, there are steps you can take to get rid of those pests and regain control of your home. Identify the Culprit Be sure the tiny pests in question are fleas and not some other equally annoying insect like bed bugs or dust mites. If you see “flea dirt” on your pets, usually on their stomach or backside, you are likely dealing with fleas. If ...
Flea season Starts in Late Spring, Are You Prepared?
As if winter flea season wasn’t enough, these jumpy creatures are back for late spring. Left unchecked, fleas can cause annoying bites, and transmit bacteria and tapeworms (gross!) to people and furry friends. However, the risk of flea-infected tapeworms for humans is quite low. Along with their neighbor, the tick, fleas are the (not-so-obvious) bloodsucking vampires of the insect kingdom. As Bohart Museum of Entomology mentions, bites usually come in a three-course meal for triple the itching — lovely. So, how do you banish these high-flying jumpers once and for all? Read on to find out! However, if you’d rather leave extermination to the experts, contact Preferred Pest Control of ...
Are fleas in Orange County California? You bet!
Ridding of fleas from your home or office can take time and much perseverance. They key is to be very thorough so you remove them correctly the first time around. Typically you first need to find the source of the Flea Infestation. For the easiest way to rid yourselves of flees give us a call asap to schedule your free appointment: (714) 486-2637 If you want to look into it yourself, you’ll want to check some of following areas to proceed with flea removal: • Carpets and/or Rugs • Pet Beds / Bedding • Furniture • Automobile carpet/rugs and/or upholstery • Mulch/Grass in front and back yards • Bedrooms Once you’ve located ...
Summer Heat & Flea problems in Orange County
The first thing to figure out when dealing with flea issues is to find the carrier. It could be a dog or a cat, or it could be an animal coming into your property, which happens more often than not. Most of the time we find that skunks and possums end up bringing fleas and ticks onto the property. Most people treat their pets with flea shampoo’s, powder or even medications like Advantage which help, but doesn’t remove the flea 100%. Preferred Pest Control can solve your Flea infestation problems today, just call (714) 486-2637 to make an appointment today. About Fleas: Fleas are the insects forming the order Siphonaptera. They are wingless, with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin ...
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 ...
How Did I Get Fleas And What Can I Do So I Don’t Get Them Again?
“But I don’t even have pets! How did I get fleas in my home?” We get this question a lot, especially in the summer time. Another question we hear is, “My pet is only an indoor pet, it never goes out or only goes in my back yard. How did my pet pick up fleas?” The most common way you get fleas is from stray cats and opossums. As they run through your yard, they drop off fleas and flea eggs. Then while spending time in your yard the fleas jump on you or your pet, and are unwittingly brought into your home. Even though this is the most common ...