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 ...
Orange County House Crickets
Have you been noticing holes in any fabrics lately? Late night chirping sounds coming from indoors? You may have house crickets living with you! Consult with Preferred Pest Control today and come up with the best solution to get rid of house crickets in Southern California. Need help with your House Crickets? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 House Cricket Facts The house cricket is yellow-brown in color, ranges from about 3/4″ – 7/8″ in size, has six legs, and a pair of antennae on its head. As you’ve probably guessed, the house cricket gets its name from the fact that they enter your home in an attempt to ...
Spring Cleaning and the OC Attic
‘Tis the season for a little spring cleanin’. That’s right, and we know your favorite area to clean: the attic. Okay not really, but read on to understand why you should consider cleaning out your Orange County attic ASAP! Importance of cleaning out the attic Rodent and insect infestation, dust and dirt, mold, and holes and cracks are some reasons why you need to take a look around your attic. No one likes to clean the attic and would rather wait until there is a reason to go do so but regular maintenance will benefit you and your home in the long run. If you’re kept up at night by ...
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 ...