Pest control blog

House Centipede. Facts, Bite, Behavior, and How to Get Rid
You’ve probably stumbled upon a long, flat, wormlike critter with a ton of legs scurry across the bathroom floor at one point or another. This pest is known as the house centipede and it belongs to a diverse group of arthropods found in North America. They are often referred to

6 Telltale Signs of a Flea Infestation (and What to Do Next)
Do you have a suspicion that some unwelcome guests have entered your home? Check these 6 telltale signs of a flea infestation. Did you know that there are almost a million different types of insects across the globe? That’s a lot of potential infestations. However, fleas in the home are some of

What Are Odorous House Ants and How do I Get Rid of Them
Odorous House Ants are quite a common pest when it comes to residential and commercial properties. While they may not be as invasive as the Argentine Ant or cause as much internal property damage as the Carpenter Ant, they do pose their own threats to humans and other life forms.

The Early Signs of Bed Bug Infestation
Anyone can become infested with bed bugs. Bed bugs are notorious for feeding on human blood, and their presence is unnerving. Even though bed bugs are associated with filthy circumstances and stigmas, the truth is that they are hitchhikers who do not discriminate. They’ll travel from one location to another

8 Telltale Signs of Bug Infestation
Are you worried that your home might be teeming with insects? If so, get to know the telltale signs of a bug infestation. If you’re getting the heebie-jeebies just by thinking about pests in your home, you’ll want to make sure you know what to look for so you can

The Difference Between Gnats & Fruit Flies
When you’re constantly shooing tiny flying insects around your kitchen, you’re probably not looking too closely at them. You may automatically think that you have a fruit fly infestation, however, you may be dealing with gnats. These small flying insects could be gnats. You may be thinking, aren’t fruit flies

The Most Common Attic Animals in California
Identification, Prevention, and Removal. Do you hear scratching, scampering, or thudding sounds coming from your ceiling? Strange noises above you can be an unsettling sign of unwanted attic visitors. California’s unique climate and diverse environment make attics a popular haven for various types of wildlife, from small rodents to larger

9 Warning Signs You Have Termites in Your Home
Nobody likes to have a termite infestation. Although many areas of the country will experience termite swarms in the spring, in locations where temperatures remain pleasant, termites can also surge in the fall. But wherever you live, termites are good at hiding, and you may not know you have an infestation

Why Mosquitos are a Year-Round Problem in Sacramento – And How to Deal With It
Buzzing around your head, leaving itchy bites all over your body – mosquitoes are the bane of every person’s existence. In Sacramento, these pesky insects are a year-round problem that doesn’t seem to go away no matter how many times you swat them away. But why is this so? And

How to Keep Mice Out of Your Garage
Mice in your garage may seem like a minor nuisance, but the reality is far more concerning. These small invaders can cause significant damage to your property, contaminate stored items, and even pose health risks to your family. Keeping mice out of your garage is critical, especially in California, where

What You Need to Know About Cockroaches
There are few pests in this world that strike that feeling of disgust like the cockroach. There is nothing worse than sitting in your house enjoying a nice home-cooked meal and seeing one of these creepy crawlies scuttling along your wall. So what is it that makes us hate cockroaches

How to Spot the Signs of Cockroach Infestation
Are you worried that you might have a cockroach problem on your hands but are not quite sure? Learn about the signs of cockroach infestation here. What if you were a victim of a home invasion and didn’t even know it? No, we’re not talking about robbers. We’re not even