Ants, Cockroaches, Pest Control
What Is T.A.P.? Insulating Your Home While Preventing Pests
You have probably heard about T.A.P. insulation from a trade magazine, friend, or pest control company. But are you aware of the full list of features and added benefits this product provides?
Thermal Acoustical Pest Control Insulation (T.A.P.) is an innovative method to insulate homes & buildings. The insulation is made from recycled paper mixed with a liquid natural borates.
Unlike traditional insulations that use rolls of fiberglass, T.A.P layers onto surfaces like paint. The smallest cracks and crevices will be seal to reduce energy loss and keeps pest from entering your structure.
While the borates toxicity levels are too low to harm people or pets, the levels are lethal to insects such as ants, termites, and cockroaches. The borate attacks their digestive system.
And since this form of insulation has pest control ability, the product must be installed by a licensed pest control structure. The features and benefits outweigh the cost of this revolutionary product.
Here is how having T.A.P. installed at your home or building will benefit you:
- Prevents Pests– An effective supplemental form to your current pest control efforts. Pests that come in contact with insulation will be eliminated.
- Reduces Energy Loss– Cracks and crevices in attics are more efficiently sealed. 32% more energy efficient than traditional insulation.
- Long Lifespan – TAP insulation will last from 30 to 50 years with no need for maintenance during its lifespan. And only about ½ inch shrinkage over time.
- Noise Reduction– The “acoustical” in TAP has some significance in the product. The insulation can reflect external sound waves from entering your home.
- Fire Retardant– Properties of the insulation will not catch flame and limit the spread of fire.
- Tax Credit– existing homes adding TAP receive a tax credit of 10% of the cost, up to $500. New homes installing TAP are eligible for $2,000 tax credit if achieving 50% energy savings.
TAP is your long-term solution to having an overall better, stronger home for a variety of aspects.
Contact our TAP specialists at Pro Pacific Pest Control for more information on protecting your home with powerful green products.
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What Professional Pest Control Does For Your Home?
Pest control is not a luxury service. In fact, pest control is like insurance protection for your home & family. Pests can deteriorate the structure of your home and even spread diseases to inhabitants. By eliminating pests effectively with professional pest control services, you are prolonging the life of your house & guarding the health of family and guests.
Not only that, a home without bugs creates a comfortable living atmosphere that is enjoyed by you and guests alike. To prevent pests from establishing an unpleasant atmosphere with their waste & nest material, a pest exterminator should be utilized.
Here is what a pest exterminator will do for your home:
- Prevents Pests – Pest control has two parts: extermination & prevention. Once the bugs are gone, you will want to continue keeping them out of your home. Our techniques create three barriers of protection so it is virtually impossible for bugs to enter your property.
- Eliminates Diseases – Pests can easily transmit disease through droppings, bites, or saliva. Indirect transmission by leeching pests, such as bird mites on birds, can also be a possibility. Eliminating the source of diseases is the most effective method to preventing diseases.
- Effective Solutions – Keeping your home tidy & eliminating food sources is a great pest prevention technique but with an establish pest infestation, you’ll need the pros. Carelessly distributing store-bought pesticides can be dangerous. A licensed pest control tech will efficiently apply pesticides to maximize exposure to pests but eliminate health issues to people.
- Saves Time & Effort – Many DIY can be effective but are temporary solutions. Our techniques have lasting effects that will effectively eliminate pests as if it was just applied. You won’t have to continue to run to the store buying ineffective pesticides – get your problem resolved now with one phone call.
- Protects Your Home – Pests damage homes. Period. They can weaken structures, stains sidings, and reduce the appearance of a home or building. Professional pest control offers protection from those possibilities
Treating for bugs and vermin in your home is a shield to the structure of your home and the health of your family. Contact Pro Pacific Pest Control for solutions to your bug problems.
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Ants, Pest Control, Pesticides
Need Pest Control This Summer? More Heat. More Bugs.
You are probably noticing more bugs right about now with the heat from the sun blazing down. But we can’t necessarily blame the sun for the increase pest population. In fact, the pest population has probably not increased at all. Maybe we only notice more bugs in the summer because they invade homes for cooler conditions and shelter.
But for some pests like house flies, reproduction occurs most rapidly in warm weather. But there are tactics you can implement to reduce pest activity on your property. Here are some common pests invading your home & what you can do to deter their presence near you:
House Flies – Take out trash often & place garbage in a secure trash receptacle. Churn compost and organic waste frequently since that is where flies lay eggs. Wash out drink cans and bottles before disposing.
Ants – Clean up food crumbs and drink spills daily. Follow the ant trail and seal areas where they are entering your home. Call a professional ant control company for heavy infestations.
Earwigs – Clear the clutter in the immediate vicinity of your property for effective earwig control. Including landscape, crawlspaces, and around outdoor faucets. Use weather stripping on doors. Seal around windows and where pipes and electrical wiring enter your home.
Effectively preventing pests is near impossible without a professional pest control service. The tips stated above coincide with the service to create an ultimate pest barrier.
Contact Pro Pacific Pest Control today for a real solution to your pest problem – Guaranteed!
Ants, Bees, Pest Control, Spiders, Ticks
Bring The Heat For Pest Control To Keep Bugs Out
While the Midwest and Northeast United States is experiencing a heat wave, the western U.S. has a huge swell in the pest wave. Ants, roaches, spiders, and bees have been coming out the woodwork (literally) in San Diego.
In no way is the heat in San Diego, Orange County & other coastal areas in southern California comparable to the current temperatures in other parts of the U.S. But the previous rains and current warm weather has created an influx in pest invasions on properties in San Diego, Riverside, & Orange County.
Most of the pests invading San Diego have a pain-inducing defense mechanism that will turn a good day into a bad one immediately. Here are some prevention tips to avoid stingers, pinchers, and venom during the summer heat.
Ticks – In tall grass or thick brush, wear long pants & long-sleeve shirt. Tuck pants into socks. Use bug repellent spray. Inspect body once inside.
Spiders – Set out sticky traps along walls or behind furniture. Clean cobwebs in corners.
Bees – Wear light-colored clothing & non-permeating lotions or perfumes. Cover sweet or syrupy food & drinks when eating outdoors.
Ants – Avoid disturbing ant mounds. Watch your step for mounds in tall grass or brush. Have a pest control professional treat with granular pesticides to have ants off your property for good.
Contact Pro Pacific Pest Control to keep all stinging insects off your property. That way you can relax comfortably at your own home. It feels good to have a home with no bugs!
Pest control service for all properties in San Diego, Riverside, & Orange County!
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Pest Control Solutions – Diagnose Your Pest Problem Today!
Click through the options below for pests that could be infesting your home. Each pest has Do-It-Yourself Pest Control Tips & Recommended Services. Some services link to a webpage that gives you more information. All recommended pest control services are performed by Pro Pacific Pest Control – And are guaranteed!
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Is Eating Bugs Considered Pest Control?
While stuffing your stomach full of bugs is not a technique we use or recommend to get rid of bugs, the tactic could technically be labeled as pest control. And possibly a more accepted approach in other parts of the world. (Note: Nausea or illness may occur while eating insects.)
Pest control is defined as the regulation or management of pests in designated location. So, controlling the bug population on your property by means of ingesting bugs does in fact count as a form of regulation.
However, in the United States having a pest exterminator apply pesticides to infested areas is a more effective & popular approach to eliminating bugs. But this is not the only way to keep bugs out of our homes.
As stated above, pest control is the regulation & management of pests, so controlling pests is not all about sprays & traps. More accurately, pest control is the elimination of bugs and their food, water, and shelter sources. Considering all of these elements when attempting to eradicate pests will strengthen your efforts & make for a successful pest control plan.
Getting rid of the food & water sources for bugs alone will make your property a significantly less desirable place for insects to nest. Depleting pest living spaces hinders reproduction & furtiveness thus reducing the pest population.
Here are a few techniques you can use to accomplish these goals:
- Remove mulch, brush, grass, or wood piles
- Tidy garden areas & pick up dead leaves, flowers and fruit
- Clear any standing water in yard & clean out gutters
- Thoroughly clean areas with food
- Clean up all liquid spills & food crumbs
- Keep food & waste in secure containers
This way pest will be gone for good & having a pest smorgasbord will not be necessary regardless of what part of the world you live.
We exterminate your current pest infestation & your pest control efforts will assist in keeping bugs gone for good.
Call Pro Pacific Pest Control today for effective pest control service at the right price!
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Pest Control Service Vs. DIY Pest Control In San Diego County
With household pest control products being readily available at local hardware stores, do-it-yourself pest control has risen as an option in eradicating bugs from your home.
But just like any other rational decision making you should come to a conclusion by gathering information, sifting through the facts & choosing what’s best for you!
Below is some information that will help you choose which route you should take in getting rid of bugs.
- Pest Control Professional Protect Your Home & Family From Pesticides – Not to mention, they effectively eliminate bugs as well. A can of bug spray doesn’t tell you the efficient dosage or key areas to apply the chemicals. However, a licensed pest control technician is trained to conservatively distribute pesticides in areas that will maximize effectiveness but prevent pets or small children from being affected. With the right quantity & placement of pesticides, you keep bugs gone & your family protected.
- Pests Become Tolerant To DIY Pesticides – Repeated treatments with the same chemicals can cause bugs to build immunity to the pesticides. The formulas for DIY pest products don’t change, but a pest control professional is always updated with the latest pest products & techniques to guarantee a pest-free home!
- Regular Pest Control Service Keeps Bugs Gone – At first glance, DIY pest control products seem less expensive but consider the retreats & multiple purchases of the product to keep your home pest-free all year. In actuality, professional pest control service is your most cost effective choice. With Pro Pacific, you pay a flat fee for each service ($70) and retreats are always free!
- Pest Control Service Is Proactive, Not Reactive – With a professional pest control technician out on your property every other month, early signs of pest infestations will be spotted & handled accordingly in its early stages. That way you can eliminate a bug problem before it turns costly.
- Your Service Is Guaranteed – Unlike the plethora of consumer pest control products available they don’t come with a guarantee like our pest control service does. How do you know the product you purchase will remedy your bug problem. Our service is satisfaction guaranteed, so you only pay for a service that works- Guaranteed!
Contact our office today to effectively get rid of pests in the counties of San Diego, Riverside & Orange!
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Weather Combination Creates Demand For Pest Control In San Diego
One could expect an influx of pests in the summer months of San Diego, but an unusual increase of pest infestations has affected numerous properties in Southern California.
But what is the reason for the increase in pest problems? Factually, it can be directly correlated with the recent weather patterns in San Diego County & other California areas.
The shift to warm days and cooler nights has changed pest activity in San Diego & surrounding cities (Oceanside, Carlsbad, La Mesa, Chula Vista, etc). Pest populations aren’t necessarily increasing but are becoming more visible as they seek warmer environments during colder nights.
Earwigs and waterbugs have benefitted from the cool, rainy weather last month.
However, the lower temperatures at night have hindered some insect’s normal cycles. House flies are usually more prevalent at this time of year. But expect an abundance of this common household pest when the temperatures heat up.
Other California cities were concerned with an ample amount of mosquitoes as extra rainfall provided new breeding grounds for this needle-nosed pest.
A simple solution to deter mosquito population is to inspect your property after rainfall for any standing water, even 2-3 inches of water. Dump any container that holds a puddle of water to prevent a mosquito from laying eggs.
A problem you may encounter is a foreclosed home having stagnant water in a pool. Contact the district to handle the standing water after a good rainfall.
Weather can produce pests but professional and effective pest control service can eliminate them just as easy.
Contact our pest control specialists in San Diego, Riverside, & Orange County to make your home pest-free!
Ants, Bees, Cockroaches, Property Managers, Spiders
Is Pest Control The Responsibility Of Property Managers & Landlords?
When pests invade your own property, the likely reaction is call a pest control company and have the bugs removed….Problem solved!
But if you have a property with bugs and tenants living in it, there seems to be a grey area as to who is responsible for the removal of the pests.
It is often unknown as to how this situation should be handled, and can lead to conflict with the landlord-tenant relationship and/or a violation of lease agreements. However, when pest infestations occur, the solution should be as clear as day.
Here are some rules to follow for clarity on who is responsible for pest control on a rental property.
Who’s Responsible When Bugs Arrive?
Determining this question depends solely on who was negligent. A tenant has an obligatory duty to keep the living space clean while the landlord must maintain the rental property to keep fit for human habilitation & up to building code standards.
In a nutshell, both parties, the landlord & tenant, are responsible for preventing pest infestations.
So if a pest problem does occur, the party that didn’t fulfill their duty to keep pests out can be considered the responsible one. For example, if roaches or rodents are showing up because of left out food items or piles of garbage, this would be negligence from the tenant. Then, the tenant would be the one responsible for getting an exterminator and paying the bill.
However, California law recognizes an “implied warranty of habitability” for tenants. So if the property or units become naturally infested with bugs, rodents, bees, etc to the point of the home being inhabitable, the property manager is the one that must take action to get rid of the pests.
The Landlords Duty Of Pesticide Disclosure
Property owners have a responsibility to provide a notice to tenants when they contract with a pest exterminator. A new pest control service requires the landlord to provide notice before the first treatment and the use of pesticides. If the pest control company changes pesticides, another notice must be given to the tenant to inform of the new pesticides.
Call Pro Pacific Pest Control for property management pest control services in San Diego, Riverside, & Orange County!
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Best Pest Control Methods To Keep Bugs Away For Outdoor Activities
A manicured lawn, swept patio deck, cleaned pool, and a smoky barbecue pit sounds like a great recipe for a summer picnic. But the same elements that attract people will also attract pests and pests aren’t the guests you want to have at your summer get-together.
In San Diego & Riverside counties, the pests you’ll likely see during your outdoor activities include ants, wasps, roaches, and spiders. Fortunately, there are pest control methods you can do yourself to make your fun in the sun – Pest-Free!
Ants – the most common types of ants in Southern California are argentine ants, little black ants, and odorous house ants. Since ants are attracted to food particles and water, you’ll need to keep food covered in a secure container and water puddles cleared out. Keep all branches & shrubbery trimmed away from your home.
Wasps – These bugs are more aggressive than an ant and can sting multiple times unlike a bee. They are attracted to sugary items. To keep these stinging pests from coming to your summer party in San Diego, put all sugary drink in a covered pitcher and sweet foods in a airtight container. Inspect the eaves of your property for a wasp nest to locate the source of the wasp, if spotted call a pest control professional to remove the wasps.
Cockroaches – Probably one of the top pests that will make a person cringe. And while you probably won’t see them during a day picnic, this unsanitary bug can crawl at night all over the food items for your picnic the next day.
The best method to prevent roaches is to keep all areas of your home free from food that is not in a secure container. A roach will sense the food and be drawn in.
You can also inspect your home for small cracks and crevices and seal those areas so roaches can’t enter. If you are noticing plenty of roaches at nighttime, you should consider getting professional pest control service.
Spiders – Spiders can spoil a summer party and send your guests running. But you can easily prevent that by doing an inspection around the house for any cobwebs. In fact, with the bi-monthly pest control service a cobweb cleaning service is included so you’ll never have to worry about spiders again.
If you can’t seem to stop a pest from ruining your summer fun, contact Pro Pacific Pest Control for your solution to effectively remove bugs in San Diego and Riverside!
