Spring Cleaning: Are Your Prepared for Warm Weather Pests in OC?
How to Prepare for Pests in Orange County Winter is finally in the rear-view mirror, and the time for tidying up is upon us. But it’s also the time when household pests start to become more active, seeking out steady food sources and a place to reproduce. While you’re tackling that spring cleaning “to-do” list, take some time to keep the pests at bay this year: Inspect for Possible Entry Points A warm home, protected from the elements and outdoor predators, is appealing to just about any small critter. And while you can take steps to reduce that appeal, eliminating entry points into your house or apartment is just as ...
Bees and Wasps + Other Sting Insects
While spring is nearly gone, bees and wasps are here to stay—that is until the season for such sting insects tails off in late fall. What this means for Orange County residents and homeowners? Be on the lookout for buzzing in walls and around the house, as bees can (and have) nested in the home. In fact, one North Virginia building recently contained as much as 70,000 bees and 100 (whopping) tons of honey—fortunately, it was abandoned! However, a non-abandoned residential house in New Jersey was not as lucky; homeowners found 30,000 bees buzzing in their walls. While both situations happened on the east coast, it’s important to note that ...
Fly Prevention: Don’t Let Flies Ruin Your Summer
It’s Summer! You finally get to spend time outside having barbeques and picnics, or maybe just sprawled out under a tree reading a good book. What could possibly spoil the wonderful days of summer? Flies! Who hasn’t had an annoying fly buzzing around or worse yet, landing on the delicious hamburger you just pulled off the grill? But what can you do? Follow these simple tips to help keep flies away from you and your food. Pick up all pet droppings immediately. Put it in a plastic bag, seal it, and immediately throw it away in a garbage can. Never throw the pet droppings directly into the garbage can without ...