Preventive Pest Blog

  • 5 Signs That Most Likely Indicate a Pest Infestation

    No one wants to think about the possibility of a pest infestation in their home or business, but it’s a concern of which property owners need to be aware. Fortunately, if you know what to watch for, you can catch a pest infestation in its early stages and stop the problem before major damage is […]

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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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  • What Are the Most Dangerous Insects in California?

    California is the state of sunshine, great weather, and a perfect place to settle down, right? For the most part this is true, but the sunny climate also makes a great home for pests to infest homes and destroy properties from the inside out. Although pests are usually known for chewing away the structure of […]

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  • 7 Commonly Found Winter Bugs in Houses

    With winter comes cold weather, and cold weather means more time cooped up in your cozy home. Unfortunately, there are a great number of pests that also search for a warm place to build nests and hibernate. This means less time relaxing and more time dealing with pesky winter bugs in your house. Here is […]

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  • 4 Methods of Pest Control for Winter & Why They’re Necessary

    If you’ve ever wondered whether winter pest control in Southern California is needed for your residence, think about this: just like people, pests like rodents, spiders, and cockroaches would rather be inside where it’s comfortable, even in Southern California. The only difference is that rather than curl up on the sofa, they’d rather hide inside […]

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  • Why Hiring a Pest Control Company is Worth It

    Attempting to rid your house of unwanted pests may seem like an easy job to do yourself, but if you want it to last and be sure it’s safe for your family, you should consider hiring a professional pest control company like Preventive Pest Control. There are a lot of benefits to letting the experts […]

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