Ants, bed bugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, General Pest Control, Pest Control, Pesticides, Silverfish, Spiders
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!
Cockroaches, General Rodent, Pest Control, Rats
Pest Control To Improve Air Quality In Homes
Cockroaches and rodents are notorious for leaving behind filthy surprises that contaminate the air quality. The waste & decaying bodies from these pests contain proteins that release airborne allergens which trigger asthma attacks. Rodent droppings can contain Hantavirus and be the cause of influenza & measles.
Overtime dead cockroach bodies will harden and become brittle. The body can crumble and turn in dust that is inhaled by humans. Children are especially susceptible to pest allergens and a majority of kids receive asthma-related complications from pest droppings and carcasses.
Fortunately, you can take action to reduce the statistic and keep your home healthy and your family happy. As in most pest control cases, prevention is much easier than an actual elimination. And you can do most of the remedies yourself.
To keep pests away, make Integrated Pest Management techniques a habit in your routine. Cleaning food crumbs and liquid spills up daily can significantly reduce the pest population in your home. But don’t just clean the surface; instead do an occasional deep cleaning behind home appliances and underneath furniture to keep hiding areas for pests clear of food.
A spotless area under your furniture make pest uneasy and less likely to nest in your home.
Also, seal any openings that lead into your home’s structure. Sealing openings around pipes &wiring into your home, installing door sweeps, and putting up screens on windows will help control pests & rodents on your property.
If you want to talk to a pest control specialist about your pest or rodent problem, we have technicians available for you to talk to six days out of the week (closed Sunday).
Contact us today for pest control solutions in San Diego, Riverside & Orange County!
Fleas, General Pest Control, Pest Control, Ticks
Pest Control For Your Pets? How To Keep Your Pets Safe
Typically pest problems are perceived as an infestation of pests in a structure or on a property…But what about when pests live on your pets?
Summertime is the most common time for pets to get ticks or fleas living under their coat. While this may come as old news to you, the serious health risks associated with these types of bugs have increased awareness in San Diego County & all over the nation.
Ticks are associated to Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but can also cause “tick paralysis” in dogs. The effects can result in muscle weakness, loss of coordination & respiratory failure.
Fleas transmit disease to pets with their saliva, diseases such as anemia, dermatitis & transfer of tapeworms. Not to mention fleas can reproduce at a rapid rate.
You can control the pests on your pets by following these tips:
- Thoroughly inspect pets for fleas or ticks during pest season
- Be aware for excessive scratching & nibbling on skin
- Avoid walking in tall grass where tick & fleas tend to live
- Bath pets often
- Wash pet beds, collars, and plush toys
- Vacuum carpets & furniture
Including a regular professional pest control service on your property will ensure that these kinds of bugs stay off your property & your pets can roam freely. And you won’t have to worry.
Call Pro Pacific Pest Control today to keep bugs off your property for as little as $1 per day!
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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!
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More Bugs in San Marcos From Cool Weather
The weather in San Marcos and all of San Diego County was wet and cool for a majority of our spring months. And while these cooler temperatures and higher precipitation keep many bugs at bay, numerous other pests seek higher and drier grounds, preferably in your home.
Expect to see an increase in bugs like ants, ticks, mosquitoes, and flying insects if you live anywhere near San Marcos and San Diego County.
Ant
Most ant colonies can nest underground when the soil is dry and the weather is warm but when significant rains flood the ant hill, they’ll find the nearest dry spot to set up shop. A method to prevent ants from trailing into your home is to keep liquid spills and food cleaned up daily so the scents do not attract ants into your home.
Another prevention method is to carefully inspect your home for any entry points and seal them off with caulking. Fixing leaks is a very beneficial pest control methods for ant control in San Marcos.
Ticks
These bugs tend to be seen more around damp areas such as basements. So when a series of rainy weather comes, expect to see an increase in tick activity. To prevent ticks seal all cracks and crevices in the home’s foundation and clear door entrances to the house of leaves and debris. Also, keep your pet’s beds clean to keep ticks from coming into the yard.
Mosquitoes
While mosquitoes are not as abundant in Southern California as other parts of the country, these bloodsucking pests can breed in standing water left from rainfall. You’ll want to get rid of puddles of water around your property as soon as possible to prevent the bugs from being able to lay eggs.
In addition to your own methods of pest control, a regular professional pest control service will guarantee no more bugs on your property.
And now with the warmer weather of summer coming, other pests can become a problem to your home in San Marcos.
Call us at Pro Pacific for pest control service to all properties in San Marcos and all of San Diego County!
Ants, General Pest Control, Pest Control, Pesticides
Ant Control Demand Directly Related to Weather
Heat is not the only factor that will drive a trail of ants into your home this summer. A spell of dry air combined with warm weather will increase your chance of an ant infestation.
Argentine ants & odorous house ants seem to be the most popular infestations in San Diego & Riverside County. These ants invade homes to seek shelter and obtain food & water.
The factors that influence the level of activity are temperatures and hours of sunshine during the day.
While pest control is your guaranteed solution to get rid of ants when they infest a home, there are some remedies to prevent ants from being a permanent guest in your home.
Some of the techniques include: clearing out leaf litter in your yard & garden, keeping pot plants off the ground, storing food in sealed containers, secure trash receptacles, clean & remove animal food bowls immediately after use, & seal openings on your structure.
Other home remedies that deter pests by the use of organic products is to line areas where ants are entering with vinegar, baking soda, chalk, talcum powder, salt, cornmeal, pepper, cinnamon, peppermint oil, and bay leaves.
Pro Pacific Pest Control has your solution for ants, roaches, earwigs, spiders, and more! Call our office today in San Diego for service anywhere in Southern California!
Ants, Birds, Cockroaches, Fleas, Pest Control
Protecting Your Assets with Pest Control in Solana Beach
Regular maintenance is needed for an appreciating asset as property or a home. Not only that, regular upkeep makes for a clean, refreshing home and is not fazed by regular wear & tear.
Pest control is considered a duty needed to keep your home in tip-top shape. Pests cause a considerable amount of damage to homes & other assets making your home hard to sell & lowering the value.
With occasional DIY pest management tactics & a regular pest control service from a professional, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a buyer & getting the most for your home when you’re ready to sell.
So when pest season comes around in Solana Beach, be ready to make your home appealing to your guests, but not to pesky critter.
Consider these outdoor pest management tips for you Solana Beach home:
• Stack firewood piles away from homes & keep covered and dry to deter termites
• Wash pets often to repel flea & tick infestations
• Inspect home for cracks or crevices, seal all these areas so pests can’t enter
• Install bird feeders but keep them off patios & decks because of droppings
Protect the inside of your home to with these indoor tips:
• Store all food in sealed containers
• Clean all spilled foods & liquids
• Inspect indoor plants for any signs of pests & remove accordingly
• Don’t let dirty dishes sit in sink. Instead wash & rinse sink after meals
• Keep garbage in a sealed trash receptacle
Incorporating these tips in your routine & having a pest control technician treat your home in Solana Beach is the best route for a pest-free home. And you’ll protect your home from pests indefinitely.
Pro Pacific Pest Control services all residential & commercial properties in Solana Beach and all of San Diego County. Call today for great rates for professional pest control treatments!
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Best Pest Control Practices for Moreno Valley in Riverside County
Imagine a spider hanging by a thread in the top corner of your bedroom, a trail of ants headed to a nearby sugary food source, and group of roaches scattering underneath objects when you flip on the light switch.
This is a dreaded situation but can easily happen to you in Moreno Valley and any resident in Riverside County. And it’s easier for a homeowner to prevent pest without professional pest control than it is to eliminate the bugs or rodents.
Pests are not infesting your home to mingle or to be “the guy on the coach”. They are there for 3 simple things: food, water, &shelter. So if you consider these reasons for pests are invading your home, pest prevention should be simple…Right?
Well, sort of.
A good pest prevention plan is to identify opportunistic entries for pests & seal them so it’s impossible for outdoor intruders to make their way inside.
Ideally, you’ll want to inspect your properties for potential entry spots (e.g. areas where water pipes & electrical lines enter your home). Seal these areas up & install weather stripping around doors & windows.
Also, make food inaccessible unless opening a sealed container or a can opener is required. And keep storage areas clean & occasionally inspect for signs of pests.
A good rule of thumb: a clean space is an undesirable space for pests.
But if pests manage to get in your home, contact a pest control professional in Moreno Valley to start removing bugs before they grow into bigger problems.
Pro Pacific Pest Control services all of San Diego, Riverside, & Orange County for pest control. Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Corona, Hemet, & Temecula are all included.
Call Pro Pacific today to look at your pest problem for FREE!
Ants, bed bugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Pest Control, Silverfish, Spiders
Stopping Pests This Summer In Carlsbad – Pro Pacific Pest Control
This time of year is when pests are on a heavy reproduction cycle. You’ll find pests about anywhere in Carlsbad, including basements, attics, yards, underneath stoves & refrigerators, and even in your bedroom…. Eeeek!
Pests To Watch For in Summer 2011
So how do you prevent the growing population of pests in Carlsbad, CA at this time of year? All they need from your home is a little food & water & they are set to stay indefinitely. Beware of the pesky pests & the creepy crawlers this summer. They can include: ants, spiders, roaches, earwigs, bedbugs, wasps, and more!
The Simple, Affordable Solution For Pest Control
That’s a bunch of different bugs to look out for huh? Well, no need to worry, Pro Pacific provides an all inclusive pest control package that will eliminate most of your common pest infestations this summer. And it’s only about a $1 per day for a pest-free home!
It’s our bi-monthly pest control service plan (treatments every two months) at only $69 per service.
Think about it, you’re protected from common bugs like ants, spiders, earwigs, wasps, snails, black widows, and much more! And having these bugs gone prevents many other big problems from occurring like home damage & secondary pest infestations.
Start Benefitting Today with Pro Pacific Pest Control
It’s a win-win for you…your bugs will be gone & you’re keeping money in your pocket!
Call Pro Pacific Pest Control today at our Carlsbad location – We Put The Pest to Rest!