Throughout California, homeowners continue to find the same species of cockroaches invading their home. These frequent invaders contaminate food and surface areas inside the home, pollute the indoor air and even leave behind damage to the home. Neither one of these common cockroach species should ever be allowed to invade homes. Animal Pest Management Services,…
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) derive from the order Hemiptera and their scientific name is Halyomorpha Halys. The BMSB was first introduced to North America in the late 1990’s when it was mistakenly imported from Asia. Since then, they have become widespread across North America and are in now in most States. They were…
Termites are one of the most feared pests for any homeowner; and this is for good reason too. This highly destructive pest costs homeowners thousands of dollars every year in home damage. The key is catching the problem early, before you end up replacing a good part of your home’s structure after a termite infestation…
When you go and ask about what type of pests are most unwanted in a household there are a few that will top the list. One of these pests is the spider. Spiders are a problem for most people for many reasons. The main one is that they are just creepy and coming across one…
Coyotes are closely related to the gray wolf and share many of the same traits as dogs, foxes and jackals. They can be found throughout North America and can weigh up to 45 pounds, but they usually average around 25 pounds. They are about 4 to 5 feet long with yellow eyes, bushy tails and…
It’s the month of Halloween and already we begin seeing homes and yards adorned with spooky critters, monsters and witches. As we look at the many iconic figures of Halloween, spiders are one of the most frequently seen critters of the season, but why? Animal Pest Management will take a moment, take a closer look,…
Images that come to mind when thinking about Halloween are often ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, black cats, spiders, and bats; among other scary symbols. In fact, one of the most enduring and spooky images of Halloween are bats. Bats are typically considered beneficial, though they can have some negative affects if they infiltrate your home. It is…
As the temperatures continue to drop this fall, your home is more and more at risk for pests to stop by and make themselves at home for the colder months. Where many of these pests may come inside simply to hibernate, there are enough pests that stay active during the fall and winter that if…
Voles drive homeowners crazy! You can almost be certain you have voles among you if your yard suddenly has dead grass, plants and snake like tunnels with no dirt mounds around your yard. These holes are about two inches wide. Voles are small, brown or grayish rodents, adults measure about 3-9 inches in length depending…
Rodents of any kind are detriment to your California home. They are responsible for spreading diseases by being known vectors of bacteria and diseases as well as causing costly damage to your home as they contaminate your food supply, forage for water, and cause property damage. Throughout California, Roof rats and Norway rats are the…
