Summer heat and tons of Roach Control in my home. Yikes!!!
Summer is here and with these 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 German cockroach problems? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 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 ...
Are fleas in Orange County California? You bet!
Ridding of fleas from your home or office can take time and much perseverance. They key is to be very thorough so you remove them correctly the first time around. Typically you first need to find the source of the Flea Infestation. For the easiest way to rid yourselves of flees give us a call asap to schedule your free appointment: (714) 486-2637 If you want to look into it yourself, you’ll want to check some of following areas to proceed with flea removal: • Carpets and/or Rugs • Pet Beds / Bedding • Furniture • Automobile carpet/rugs and/or upholstery • Mulch/Grass in front and back yards • Bedrooms Once you’ve located ...
Common Spiders of Orange County
If you live in Orange County, Southern California like we do, you probably know all too well about the type of spiders that can overrun our cities. Keep reading if you need help dealing with any spider infestation or want to learn more about the common types of spiders found in Orange County. Need Spider Removal Services? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Some Facts About Spiders Spiders are eight-legged arachnids with three of four pairs of eyes and there are over 45,000 different species known worldwide. As you might guess, the habits and behaviors of these different types of spiders varies: some like moisture while others prefer dry ...
SoCal Mite Extermination
Would you believe us if we told you that the fastest animal on Earth is the mite? It’s true. They can move about 192 body lengths per second which would be 2,000 kilometers per hour if they were our size! Since these suckers are so fast, you’ll need the help of Preferred Pest Control to get rid of mites in Orange County. Need help with your Mites? Give us a call today! (714) 486-2637 Mite Facts Mites are part of the arachnid family, which means they have an abdomen with four pairs of legs. Believe it or not, there are thousands of different species of mites in the world but ...
Orange County Beehive Removal
Have you noticed an abundance of bees recently around your home or business? If so, you might have a beehive nearby that might need removal… Bees and Beehives As you might already know, bees are very important to the Eco-system and the survival of many other lifeforms, including humans. There are tens of thousands of species of bees in the world and most of them live quietly in peace but there are also those who do not. If you spot a beehive, determining what kind of bees live there can be an important factor in getting rid of them. If the hive looks like paper, it is most likely not ...
Spring is coming! (Also Earwigs)
Don’t panic because despite what you might have heard, earwigs do not enter people’s ears while they sleep. The myth that these insects go into people’s ears and burrow into the brain to cause insanity is completely untrue but interestingly enough is how the insect got its name. The Earwig The Earwig (Latin name Order Dermaptera, meaning “skin winged”) is a blackish brown flat and thin insect ranging from ¼ to 1 inch in length. Earwigs have pinchers on their abdomens (which is why they are also known to some as pincher bugs) and the adults have 2 sets of wings on their thorax but even with those . . ...
Stopping Black Widow Spiders and Brown Widow Spiders In Their Tracks
Are Black & Brown Widow Spiders taking over your Southern California home? Read more details about Black and Brown Widow Spiders below to find out why they like Orange County so much and how stop them from infesting your house. Black Widow Spiders The Black Widow is a common spider in California and desert locations due to its ability to survive very dry and hot weather. They are attracted to clutter and trash near human structures and can be commonly found outside of homes. They are shy spiders, so they typically do not come inside your living space but rather will make their home outside in backyards – inside places ...
Ticks and Bed Bugs… Something nobody needs to have in Orange County
Ticks and Bed Bugs… Something nobody needs to have in Orange County but they do! Do you know the difference between a tick and a bedbug? If not, see below. Ticks: Ticks are small arachnids in the order Ixodida. Along with mites, they constitute the subclass Acarina. Ticks are ectoparasites, living by hematophagy on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. A pest people don’t think about too often is the tick. They vary in color and size by the species. They are generally found in woodsy areas and feed off the blood of mammals, birds and reptiles. They are carriers of many diseases including lyme disease. ...