Are Bees a Problem at Your Southern California Home?
What to Do when Bees Invade Your OC Home If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve heard about the plight of the honey bees and the resulting damage their demise could cause for everyone here on planet earth. As you know, honey bees, in most cases, live among humans peacefully, providing us with delicious honey. Where do Bees Live and What Seasons are They Active? There are times, though, when bees can become a problem for residents in Orange County and, in turn, homeowners must act. Most often, this occurs in late spring or early summer. While beekeepers work hard to keep excess queens from escaping the hive ...
No Kitten Around: What You Need to Know about Rodent Control
We’re not “kitten” around! Even though it’s been widely portrayed that cats are a great way to regulate rodent control, when you have a real rodent problem as a resident in Orange County, you may want to take matters into your own hands. Although our trusted tabby is known to catch unwanted mice and rodents, it’s safer to allow our trust team at Preferred Pest to help you get control over your rodent problem! It’s no surprise that Orange County is home to a wide range of rodent species. There are over a dozen varieties of mice and rats alone – not to mention various squirrels and the occasional chipmunk. ...
How to Keep Beetles Out of Your Home
It doesn’t take much to make a beetle happy – warmth, shelter from the elements, and just a bit of food. That’s why human homes are so appealing to them. As pest control specialists, we know this all too well. Here are a few of our top tips for keeping beetles out of your house or apartment: Keep Your Living Space Clean Like most household pests, beetles have a remarkable sense of smell. This makes it quite easy for them to detect even trace amounts of food or garbage – and to a beetle, there’s generally no difference between the two. Beetles will enter your home if they detect food, ...
What You Need To Know About Termite Control in Orange County
Spring is nearly here, and with it comes warm weather, sunny skies, and uncontrolled termite reproduction. We’re sorry about that last part, but it’s important to know. The truth is, nearly every year, we see an uptick in termite infestations in Orange County during the warmer months. That’s why we’ve put together a primer on termite control, including an overview of termite habits and some preventative tips you can take today. Where do Termites Live? Termites thrive in warm and humid environments – bad news for those of us in southern California. They maintain tunnel-based colonies that can range from as few as several individuals to as many as one million or ...
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 ...
Winter Pest Control in Orange County
What the days get short and the temperature drops, there’s no better way to get warm and cozy than to spend plenty of time indoors. Unfortunately, we humans aren’t alone in thinking that way. Bugs and rodents see your home as the perfect place to take shelter from the elements. As Orange County’s pest control professionals, we tend to see a rise in infestations during the winter months. Here are a few of the common pests you’ll encounter in Southern California around this time of year – and some tips to keep them out of your home. Ants In cold regions, most ants go into a dormant, hibernation-like state during ...
Moths are Attracted to Winter Clothes
Moths in Orange County still damage residents’ and homeowners’ wool, fur, silk-, feather-, and felt-based fabrics despite slightly cooler winter temps. Do you have signs of a moth infestation? You may notice holes in clothing and even whitish larvae under collars and cuffs—not to mention several 7-to-8-millimeter, buff-colored moth adults flying around. Yuck! With more than 200,000 species of moths worldwide that have evolved over a 160-million-years span – one recently discovered moth species named after President Trump – moths certainly aren’t going anywhere. So how can Orange County homeowners and residents save their wardrobes and safeguard their closets and homes from moth attacks? Read on to find out! OC Clothes ...
Dealing with Rodent Infestations in Orange County
Trouble with rodents in or around your home? It’s not uncommon here in Orange County, where high human population and a gentle climate make it easy for mice and rats to thrive both indoors and outside. If you suspect that you’re dealing with a rodent problem, don’t wait another second. Call Preferred Pest Control today at (714) 486-2637 for helpful information and a free estimate. Types of Rodents in Orange County Orange County is home to a diverse group of rodents, from the common house mouse and house rat to the kangaroo rat and dusky-footed woodrat – not to mention various types of squirrels and gophers. Rodents are drawn to ...
How to Prevent Wasps from Invading Your Home
Wasps in Orange County In October and November, Orange County homeowners, businesses, and residents can expect to see scavenging Yellow Jacket Wasps hovering over trash cans and invading picnic gatherings and other outdoor festivities. A simple swat may send flies running. A wasp however, especially Yellow Jackets (a common wasp species in California), is another animal—or insect. According to University of California, Riverside, Yellow Jackets account for more injuries and deadly attacks than killer bees. What can OC homeowners and residents do to protect themselves from potential stings, much less stop these predators from nesting in and around their homes? Read on to find out! Have an Orange County Wasp ...
3 Steps to Remove Unwanted Roaches in Orange County
German Roaches, American Roaches, Oriental Roaches Even with fall temperatures dropping, Orange County homeowners and residents should think twice before disposing of cockroach baits and insecticide. Cockroaches are no stranger to extreme change, having lived during (and long past!) the dinosaur age. Their hard-wired adaptability makes them so fascinating to study— and quite honestly, a hassle to exterminate. An OC Roach Extermination Lesson for All Cockroaches are very hard to get rid of. Manipulating their bodies to squeeze through pipes, cracks, and crevices, makes it nearly impossible to track down these pesky critters. Which is why we recommend homeowners take precaution to properly caulk their pipes. And that’s just one way ...