SoCal Sowbug Prevention
Have you spotted sowbugs in your Orange County home lately? If their already indoors, it could mean their numbers are growing rapidly out in your yard. Get the facts on sowbugs and learn the best methods of control from Preferred Pest Control! Need help with your Sowbugs? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Sowbugs Facts Did you know that sowbugs are not bugs but are in fact land-living crustaceans? It’s true. These little guys are flat, round, have 7 pairs of legs, and 2 pairs of antennae. They are dark gray in color, have segmented bodies, and grow up to 1/2 inch in size. Sowbugs are often confused with ...
Spiders of Orange County
Spiders are one of the most feared bugs on the planet. Get the facts on the different types of spiders that we have here in Southern California and learn how to chase them off your property with Preferred Pest Control! Need help with your Spiders? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Spider Facts Spiders are arachnids who have eight legs, venom injecting fangs, and are found all over the world. There exists tens of thousands of different species of spiders in the world, some dangerous and some harmless, each with their own unique abilities and special characteristics. As you probably already know, spiders mostly prey on insects and trap ...
Are Mosquitoes Ruining Your SoCal Summer?
If there is one insect that can keep you from enjoying this summer with family and friends, it’s the mosquito. Learn how to get rid of mosquitoes in Orange County with Preferred Pest Control and get back to enjoying the outdoors again! Need help with your mosquitoes? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Mosquito Information Mosquitoes are tiny fly-like insects who have a single pair of wings, long skinny legs, and can grow up to 9mm in length. These insects are known for blood-thirsty habits but did you know that just female mosquitoes will feed on your blood? It’s true, females need blood to produce eggs while males don’t ...
Be Ant-Free this Summer in Orange County
Happy belated 4th of July from Preferred Pest Control! Now that celebrations have died down, let’s talk about summer pest #1: ants. Learn the ins and outs of controlling ants here in Orange County and be ant-free all summer long! Need help with your ants? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Ant Info There are a lot of different ant species that live in the United States, over 700 in fact, but the most prevalent ant in Southern California is the Argentine Ant. These ants are dark colored and about 1/8 of an inch long who are known to find their way inside homes in search of food and/or ...
Rodents: Mice & Rats in Orange County
Have you seen any mice or rats around lately? If so, you might have a rodent problem on your hands. Make you home or business rodent-proof with Preferred Pest Control! Need help with your Mice and/or Rats? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Facts About Mice and Rats Mice and rats are classified as rodents which is made up of over 2,000 different species. Being a warm blooded mammal like us, rodents are found all over the world and have been known carriers of disease, so if you suspect a rodent infestation in your home or business, call rodent control specialists (like Preferred Pest Control, right here in Orange ...
Southern California Fleas
Flea season is here! They enjoy the summer just as much as we do and if you want a summer free of them, call Preferred Pest Control today! Need help with your Fleas? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Facts About Fleas Fleas are parasites that feed on any warm blooded animal, including us humans. They thrive in warm humid climates which makes the summer season a perfect time for them to prey on you and your pets. You can identify a flea by their dark color, narrow body, and their ability to jump anywhere from 7-16 inches vertically and horizontally. Fleas range in size from 1/12 – 1/6 ...
Yellow Jacket Wasps in OC
It’s almost summer and that means it’s yellow jacket season! Be on the lookout for any ground wasps nests you find and call Preferred Pest Control if they become a nuisance! Need help with your Yellow Jacket or other types of wasps? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Yellow Jacket Wasps The season for yellow jacket is upon us as yellow jackets are most active from May through October and reach their population peak around late summer. As you might have guessed, yellow jackets get their name from their yellow and black appearance. They have a very thin waist and measure up to 16mm. Yellow jacket wasps are distinguished ...
Orange County Ticks & Fleas
It’s summertime and the humidity is rising. Fleas and Ticks are some insects that thrive in humidity. If you have pets, don’t let these insects take over your house this summer! Call Preferred Pest Control and let us exterminate these blood sucking parasites for you. Need help with your Fleas and/or Ticks? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Flea Facts As you might know already, fleas are parasitic insects that feed on blood of their host. They measure about 2.5mm in length, are dark red/brown in color, and even though they don’t look it, are covered in microscopic hairs. Fleas are wingless insects but are able to jump long ...
SoCal American and German Cockroaches
Summer is just around the corner and with higher temps comes a bug which thrives is such climates: the roach control. Find out the differences between American and German cockroaches that we have here in Orange County and put a stop to them with our roach control experts at Preferred Pest Control! Need help with your American cockroach and/or German cockroach problems? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 American Cockroaches The American Cockroach are about 3 inches in length, have a red/brown brown color, and have a yellow outline behind their head. These cockroaches have wings and are able to fly when they reach adulthood. Usually an outdoor pest ...
Orange County Earwigs and Silverfish
Have you been noticing some nocturnal insect activity in or around your house at night? You might have a problem with earwigs or silverfish which are two common insects here in Orange County. Read on to find out how to control these insects. Need help with your Earwigs or Silverfish problems? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Earwigs Measuring in at about 5/8ths of an inch, earwigs are a dark brown insect that are pretty easily identified by their large pincers on their backside. Earwigs live in soil, prefer moist areas to live, are nocturnal, and feed on organic substances like plants, crops, and other debris. During the day, ...