Spring Cleaning: Are Your Prepared for Warm Weather Pests in OC?
How to Prepare for Pests in Orange County Winter is finally in the rear-view mirror, and the time for tidying up is upon us. But it’s also the time when household pests start to become more active, seeking out steady food sources and a place to reproduce. While you’re tackling that spring cleaning “to-do” list, take some time to keep the pests at bay this year: Inspect for Possible Entry Points A warm home, protected from the elements and outdoor predators, is appealing to just about any small critter. And while you can take steps to reduce that appeal, eliminating entry points into your house or apartment is just as ...
Flea season Starts in Late Spring, Are You Prepared?
As if winter flea season wasn’t enough, these jumpy creatures are back for late spring. Left unchecked, fleas can cause annoying bites, and transmit bacteria and tapeworms (gross!) to people and furry friends. However, the risk of flea-infected tapeworms for humans is quite low. Along with their neighbor, the tick, fleas are the (not-so-obvious) bloodsucking vampires of the insect kingdom. As Bohart Museum of Entomology mentions, bites usually come in a three-course meal for triple the itching — lovely. So, how do you banish these high-flying jumpers once and for all? Read on to find out! However, if you’d rather leave extermination to the experts, contact Preferred Pest Control of ...
Pests to Look Out for in 2018
Pests You Will Notice this Year The new year is here and, along with the cooler weather, you may not see so many pests lurking in the corners and crevices. However, they’re laying dormant, waiting for the warmer weather to come. Read on to learn about: how insects regulate their temperatures what you can do to prevent pests from calling your house their home the reality of living in cities other than Southern California the truth that, despite California’s dry weather, pests still come back when the weather changes how Preferred Pest Control can help How Insects Regulate Temperature Insects look to the weather to regulate their temperatures. If it is ...
Why Clients Rave About Preferred Pest Control OC
We’re more than just a name: Preferred Pest Control is thrilled to be Yelp’s #1 pick for pest control services in Orange County! You’ve got choices when looking for pest management solutions in Fountain Valley and the surrounding area. But not all companies are equal – which is why reviews from folks who have actually used our services are so important. So what is it that our customers love about Preferred Pest Control? We’re Experienced With over 50 years of combined industry experience, our expert technicians can handle all of your pest control and related contracting needs. We don’t leave you in the dark, either: we’re prepared to discuss your treatment ...
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 ...
Sow Bug Prevention and Management
Facts about Sow Bugs: Although the word ‘bug’ is in their name, sow bugs (also referred to as woodlouse), are not really bugs at all and are in fact land-living crustaceans! They belong to arthropod group, which are invertebrate animals who have exoskeletons and jointed appendages. Sow bugs are tiny creatures who are about 1cm in length, have 7 pairs of legs, and have 2 pairs of antennae. Another bug that resembles the sow bug and is often mistaken for one is the pill bug. The pill bug has the ability to roll up into a ball when it is disturbed (unlike the sow bug) and the sow bug has appendages ...
Don’t Be Foggy About Bug Bomb Safety
There are many options available to you if you decide you want to treat a bug problem on your own instead of using a professional pest control company. The choices you have include green products, traps and baits, chemical dusts and sprays, or foggers also known as ‘bug bombs’. When the bug problem is cockroaches, fleas, or bed bugs many people choose to use a bug bomb. A bug bomb is a pesticide used to fumigate an area infested with bugs. Unfortunately, because you can walk into just about any store and purchase a bug bomb straight off the shelf, many people forget that they are dealing with a pesticide. When ...
How Did I Get Fleas And What Can I Do So I Don’t Get Them Again?
“But I don’t even have pets! How did I get fleas in my home?” We get this question a lot, especially in the summer time. Another question we hear is, “My pet is only an indoor pet, it never goes out or only goes in my back yard. How did my pet pick up fleas?” The most common way you get fleas is from stray cats and opossums. As they run through your yard, they drop off fleas and flea eggs. Then while spending time in your yard the fleas jump on you or your pet, and are unwittingly brought into your home. Even though this is the most common ...
Fly Prevention: Don’t Let Flies Ruin Your Summer
It’s Summer! You finally get to spend time outside having barbeques and picnics, or maybe just sprawled out under a tree reading a good book. What could possibly spoil the wonderful days of summer? Flies! Who hasn’t had an annoying fly buzzing around or worse yet, landing on the delicious hamburger you just pulled off the grill? But what can you do? Follow these simple tips to help keep flies away from you and your food. Pick up all pet droppings immediately. Put it in a plastic bag, seal it, and immediately throw it away in a garbage can. Never throw the pet droppings directly into the garbage can without ...