Preventive Pest Blog

  • Brown Recluse Spiders in California: Dispelling the Myth

    Picture this: it’s a sunny California day, and you can’t resist the perfect opportunity to surf at the famous Huntington Beach Pier. You walk to the garage to grab your board, turn on the light, and—yikes! A family of brown spiders is hanging out in the dark corner near your boards, appearing threatened that you’re […]

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  • 3 Natural Ways To Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden

    Growing a garden in your California backyard is a great way to bring more of the natural world into your home, feel peaceful and relax, and enjoy eating home-grown vegetables. The drawback to gardening? Garden pests. Even if you water, prune, and harvest correctly, you may still see your hard work go to waste thanks […]

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  • 6 Signs That Most Likely Indicate a Pest Infestation

    If not eliminated, pests—whether rodents or insects—can wreak havoc on your property. These unwanted guests multiply quickly, causing significant structural and health damage.  However, early detection can help mitigate potential damage, saving homeowners from costly repairs and possible health issues. The first step in early detection is recognizing the signs of pest infestation. This way, […]

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  • These 5 Plants Keep Bugs Away From Your Property

    When the weather is at its best, you want to spend more time outside. One issue, though, can be all the bugs that are enjoying the warm weather, too. To prevent pests from getting out of control, you can have your property treated by a professional who knows how to deal with the bugs in […]

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  • Here Are 7 Of The Most Common Pests in Southern California

    There are many benefits to living in the great Southern California climate. It’s warm, sunny, and absolutely gorgeous. If we’re being honest, there are a couple downsides, though, and household pests are near the top of the list. We all have to deal with pests entering our homes and businesses, but that doesn’t mean we […]

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  • Protect Yourself From Kissing Bugs in California

    With the discovery of the deadly kissing bug in California, all Californians should be taking precautions to protect themselves against this harmful invader, especially since there are well-documented connections between the kissing bug and Chagas disease. Continue reading to learn more about this deadly South American pest and Chagas disease. What is Chagas Disease? Chagas […]

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  • 3 DIY Pest Control Tips

    Ah, the glorious days of summer. California summers are the stuff dreams are made of, with trips to the beach, ice cream cone stands, and palm trees swaying in the sun. But summer is also the time when pests come out of winter hibernation, multiply, and invade homes—and Californians are not exempt from the problem. […]

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  • California Rainfall Leads to Dangerous California Bugs

    You hear the word “California,” and what do you imagine? What do you picture in your head? A land of sunshine and warm sandy beaches, maybe? Yeah, well, not this time, not this year. This season, California has been transitioning from the land of sunny days to the land of rainy ones. California Rainfall: Shattering […]

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  • How To Recognize Termites With Wings & Get Rid of Them For Good

    You walk out on your deck only to find it littered with light-colored, nearly transparent confetti. Upon picking some up and viewing them, you realize they are hundreds of little wings. This is a good indication that there was a recent swarm of flying termites. The good news is the termites with wings don’t do […]

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  • How to Become a Licensed Pest Control Technician in California

    Pest control is a slowly booming industry expected to reach new record heights in size and revenue, and it’s easy to see why too. The climate is gradually changing; cold weather is getting shorter, while warm, sunny weather is getting longer. Pests, especially insects, like the warm weather, and it’s in these warm seasons they […]

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