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How Often Is Pest Control Service Needed?
The maintenance of controlling pests varies depending on the pest, the location of the building and several other factors. But here in Southern California where the weather is warm year-round, pest...
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Exotic and Invasive Pests and the Problems They Can Cause
The pest in the picture to the left is a glassy-winged sharpshooter. The name is not made up but the insect is considered both exotic and invasive to the state of California, this pest has is even...
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Spiders: A Home's Friend and a Pest Control Company's Foe
Spiders have a characteristic appearance which is easily identifiable by most people. They have eight legs compared to most insects six legs, and they also have no wings or antennae. The spider is...
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Managing Mosquito Populations Around the House
There’s no doubt that the mosquito is one of the most annoying pests, they bite and they always seem to show up in large numbers. This is this time of year when mosquitoes start to come around and can...
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California, Home to 20 Endangered Insects and 13 Extinct Insects
Did you know that there are more than 30,000 different species of insects that call California home? While that number may seem large, there are actually insects in California considered endangered....
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Reader Question About Fumigation and the Environment
One of our readers recently asked “When you fumigate, are all of the gaseous pesticides absorbed into the ground or when the tents come down do the gases get let into the air? Also if the gases are...
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What a Professional Termite Inspector Does for You
Hiring a professional pest control company is a worthwhile investment. Professionals know what pesticide to use and the correct amount needed to get the job done, plus professionals are regulated by...
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Can Fruit Flies Carry Diseases?
It is not uncommon to occasionally see a fruit fly (or several) in the house. Yes, they are annoying but can they carry diseases? Fruit flies can transfer bacteria and other disease carrying organisms...
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What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Why Is It Important?
Integrated Pest Management, commonly referred to as IPM, is actually a program or a group of steps adopted to effectively control pests. IPM is important because it looks for the best (and most cost...
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10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Pest Control Company Instead of DIY Pest...
We talk about DIY pest control from time to time and while this can be a successful way to control pests, it’s not always the most efficient and environmentally friendly answer to the problem. Doing...
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