Why Are People Scared of Spiders? There are dozens of phobias out there, from a fear of heights to a fear of clowns, but one of the more common ones is a fear of spiders (arachnophobia). Studies have found that more than 30.5% of the entire population of the United States suffers from arachnophobia, with […]
Read MoreHearing the word termites is enough to strike fear into the heart of any homeowner. These little insects can and do cause literally billions of dollars worth of damage to homes around the United States each year. If left unchecked, termites can do untold damage to homes and buildings. That’s why it’s so important to […]
Read MoreGrowing 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 […]
Read MoreNo 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 […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
Read MoreThere 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 […]
Read MoreWith 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 […]
Read MoreAh, 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. […]
Read MoreYou 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 […]
Read MoreYou 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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