SoCal Pantry Pests
Are you noticing an abundant amount of insects in your pantry or Orange County kitchen cupboards? If so, continue reading to understand how to get these pesky critters under control. Where do pantry pests come from? Many different types of insects invade our pantries including weevils in cereal and flour, meal moths who eat almost anything, and grain beetles who are a common pasta and cereal pest. These pests usually come into our homes from outside but most of the time they come in the package themselves as contamination can happen in the warehouse, processing plant, or retail store where products can be stored for long periods of time. As ...
Orange County Fumigation Services
Preferred Pest Control offers fumigation services in Orange County, California. Read on to get a understanding of the fumigation process. OC Fumigation Services Fumigation involves covering a property with a tent to contain gaseous pesticides, also known as fumigants, to kill the pests that live within. The infected area is covered to make a sealed environment, then gas is pumped in to eliminate pests, and finally the gas is released through ventilation so the owners can return to a safe, pest-free environment. The process of fumigation usually takes one week to complete or more depending on a few factors: the size of the infected area, the size of pest infestation, ...
Prevent Termites in OC
Termites can be quite common in Southern California and if you are unlucky enough to have them destroying your property, read on to identify the type of termite you have and learn how to stop them. In California, there are five species of termites: Western subterranean, Desert subterranean, Arid-land subterranean, Western drywood, and Pacific dampwood termites. Facts About Termites In Orange County, the Western subterranean termite is most common, causing millions of dollars worth of damage to infected areas. These termites eat common timbers used for construction and leave the wood as a thin shell with a honey-comb look to it. The Western subterranean termite caste system includes queen, king, ...
Norway Rats Invading Southern California
Norway Rats might be the source to all those gnawed wires you’ve been noticing around your SoCal house. Stop them in their tracks with Preferred Pest Control. Facts About Norway Rats The Norway Rat is a large rodent measuring about 15 inches in length with an 8 inch tail. This rat has a shaggy fur that can be brown or gray. Norway Rats are omnivorous creatures who eat meats, fruits, grains, and other dead animals. Colonies of these rodents can by found near water sources as their communities depend greatly on drinking water. The lifespan of the Norway Rat is about 1 year and litters range between 4-22, with up ...
Mite Extermination In Orange County
Do you think you have mites? Find out ways to be sure and exterminate them from your home with Preferred Pest Control. The Facts on Mites Mites are very tiny arachnids that measure below 1mm in size, are oval in shape, and have four pairs of legs. The mite species is huge and there are thousands of different kinds. Among the different species are parasitic mites which attack animal hosts and cause skin irritation, mites that destroy crops, mites that can transfer dangerous diseases, and mites that are not harmful at all. The common species of mites include bird mites, chigger mites, clover mites, red mites, southern red mites, and ...
Get the Facts on Carpet Beetles
Learn about Carpet Beetles today so you’ll be prepared for when they come this spring season. The Facts about Carpet Beetles Carpet beetles are tiny round insects that range from 1 to 4 mm in length and have black, white, and yellow coloration. The adult carpet beetles are good fliers and usually can be found around windows and lights. Pollen from flowers are the adult carpet beetle’s food of choice and also feed on seeds and plants. Carpet beetle larvae will feed on animal and plant materials such as hair, grains, dead insects, process foods, fabric, and furs. The adults are usually active during the daytime and are attracted to ...
Stop Gophers from Digging up your Orange County Lawn
Are gophers ruining your Orange County lawn? Get the facts and learn how to get rid of them. The Facts about Gophers What are Gophers? Gophers, or pocket gophers, are small rodents about 6-14 inches in length and come in a variation of different colors such as black, brown, to white. The pocket gopher has a sort of pouch outside its mouth that they use to transport food and this is how they got their name. Gophers are known for their burrowing skills, which comes naturally for them due to their large claws. They are particularly a nuisance in lawns and gardens where they create tunnels several hundred feet in ...
Cricket Control in SoCal
Crickets rule the summer season in Southern California. Prevent them from invading your home by taking a few tips from Preferred Pest Control! Cricket Facts and Information The cricket is an insect related to the grasshopper and they have flat bodies with long antennae. The male cricket is the one responsible for all that chirping that you hear outside your window at night as they rub the ridges on their wings together to form a sort of instrument. Male crickets play two types of songs: one to attract females and one to repel other males (this chirp is much louder than the other). If the male succeeds in attracting a ...
Stop American Cockroaches in Orange County
Getting sick of American cockroaches around your home? Solve it by calling Preferred Pest Control! American Cockroach Facts American cockroaches are around 3 inches in length and have a red-brown color to them with a yellowing band behind their heads. The American cockroach reproduces by laying egg casings. The female cockroach will lay these capsule-like egg casing in a warm and humid area with each one of the casings containing around 16 eggs within. The eggs hatch and the American cockroaches grow into adults in about 5 months. Unlike the German cockroach, the American cockroach uses its pair of wings to fly and likes to live outdoors – typically in ...
Southern California Ant Control and Extermination
Did you build your house on an ant hill? Reclaim your territory with Preferred Pest Control and show ‘em who’s boss! There are over 12,000 species of ants on planet Earth and many more believed to be undiscovered. It’s no wonder they outnumber us by 1,500,000 to 1! With so different species of ants around the globe, we should be thankful that California only has 270 to deal with and the most common type that plagues Orange County and Southern California homes is the Argentine Ant. If you guessed that this type is native to Argentina, you are correct! They were brought to the US by coffee ships from Brazil ...