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 ...
Ants in the Summer! Oh, what a bummer Orange County…
Dealing with an ant issues can be a real bummer! No matter how many times you clean your home, they keep coming back. Preferred Pest Control OC offers quality and affordable ant control and prevention tips. Give a call today to get started asap! (714) 486-2637 Ants are social insects and form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to large territories and consist of millions of individuals. Ants are very social and they maintain multiple nests within a small area of 100 feet or less from each other. Larger colonies consist mostly of sterile, wingless females forming castes of “workers”, “soldiers”, ...
What’s an Earwig? And why are they all over my house…
An Earwig is a small yet elongated insect with a pair of terminal appendages that resemble pincers (claw like). The females typically care for their eggs and young until they are grown. Earwigs frighten many people because of their pincers that are on the back of their little bodies. Earwigs use these pincers for defense and for sparing with other earwigs. There are known to be more than twenty species of earwigs in the USA. Most adults range in size from 5-25 mm and are slender with two tiny pair of wings. Some species produce a foul smelling liquid that they use for defense. Ready to get rid of all the earwigs ...
Ants – Orange County Infestation – How to get rid of them
How to get rid of Ants in your Orange County Home. Ant control is no easy job and they can be quite the headache for you and in your home. Ants can enter through the tiniest holes and cracks in your walls and foundation. They are looking for water and sweet foods. These smart little creatures leave an invisible trail that contains pheromones so the rest of the Ants can find the food trail. Ants create nests in the strangest spots like: Dirt, Underground, in the grass or lawn, old wood stumps and even in your walls. Removing ants from your home: Most ant sprays you buy at the store ...
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 ...
Fleas: Why Putting Your Pet On A Medicated Flea Regiment Is Sometimes Not Enough
Fleas! The mere mention of these parasites in the summer time can cause panic in dog and cat owners. Once your pet gets fleas, it can not only make your dog or cat’s life miserable, but it can cause havoc in your life as well. Many times, the first indication that there is a problem is your dog or cat suddenly starts scratching a lot. So all you have to do is take your pet in for a flea dip or start him on a medicated flea regiment right? Wrong! Unlike many other insects, fleas do not have adhesive on their eggs. This means, that although they may lay their ...