Researchers Identified a New and Highly Destructive Termite Species in California
Several termite species can be found throughout California, but not all are considered pests to structures and wood items. Subterranean termites are the most destructive group of termites in the state, followed closely by drywood termites. Multiple dampwood termite species inhabit California, such as the Pacific dampwood termite, which can be found on occasion in […]
Now That Fall Has Arrived Residents of Ventura County Must Be Mindful of Western Drywood Termite Swarms
Now That Fall Has Arrived Residents Of Ventura County Must Be Mindful Of Western Drywood Termite Swarms Termites have always been a major economic problem in the state of California due to the diversity and abundance of termite species that inflict severe structural damage to homes and buildings in the state each year. During the […]
The Seemingly Random, Yet Common Ways in Which People Sustain Yellow Jacket Stings in Residential Areas During the Fall
Most yellow jacket sting incidents occur in residential areas, and stings are often inflicted on people while on their own property. Most sting incidents during the spring and summer occur in response to residents accidentally disturbing yellow jacket nests. Not all yellow jacket species nest in residential areas, but the ones that do usually establish […]
Is Termite Damage Ever Visible on the Surface of Structural Wood?
Ventura County is located in a region of the US that sees a high amount of termite pest activity. All three termite groups are well represented in the county. These termite groups are known as subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites. Subterranean termites are the most destructive of all termite species in just about every region […]
The 100,000 Mosquitoes That Emerge Daily From Each Neglected Swimming Pool in an Abandoned Ventura County Neighborhood Pose a Serious Public Health Threat
The 100,000 Mosquitoes That Emerge Daily From Each Neglected Swimming Pool In An Abandoned Ventura County Neighborhood Pose A Serious Public Health Threat Between November 8th and November 16th, the Woolsey Wildfire devastated urban and suburban areas in both Los Angeles County and Ventura County. In Ventura County, every home in the luxurious Hillside Estate […]
Can the Yellow Jackets That Nest and Forage in Residential Areas Be Controlled With Over-The-Counter, or Professional-Grade Pest Control Products?
Many entomologists, biologists and other experts believe that wasps may be the most species-rich group of animals on the planet, as a massive number of tiny parasitoid wasp species have been documented all over the world. Most wasp species are solitary insects that pose little or no threat to humans, but this is not the […]
Which Types of Bee and Wasp Species Pose a Threat to Humans, and Which Species Commonly Nest Within Residential Areas?
Which Types Of Bee And Wasp Species Pose A Threat To Humans, And Which Species Commonly Nest Within Residential Areas? Most bee and wasp species, the latter of which include yellow jackets and hornets, are either solitary or semi-social insect species that use their stingers solely to paralyze their natural prey. Solitary bee species include […]
Local Judge Forbids Apartment Owner From Renting Out Units Infested With Bed Bugs and Cockroaches
Bed bugs and cockroaches are among the most common insect pests that infest homes and buildings, and one apartment building in Ventura County has been infested with both of these pests for several years, according to some claims. Less than two weeks ago, Ventura County prosecutors sought a restraining order that would prevent the owner […]
Why Insect Pests Have Been Particularly Troublesome for Ventura County Homeowners This Summer
Nuisance bug issues around homes are to be expected each year beginning in spring, but this year nuisance insect issues have been particularly frequent in Ventura County. Rainfall during the spring prompts vegetation growth, which attracts numerous plant-eating insects into residential and urban areas. Most herbivorous insects are not considered pests in usual circumstances, but […]
The Little Known Tick Species of Southern California That May Spread Disease or Infest Your Ear Canal
When it comes to ticks, most Americans worry about hard ticks from the Ixodidae family. These are the ticks that transmit a variety of diseases to humans including lyme, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, and tularemia, just to name a few. Unfortunately, disease carrying ticks are migrating into new areas, and tick-borne diseases are becoming […]
Is the Notorious “Killer Bee” Species a Threat to Residents of Ventura County?
Is The Notorious “Killer Bee” Species A Threat To Residents Of Ventura County? More than 1,600 native bee species inhabit California, but the most commonly sighted bees in the state are not native to the country. This bee species is commonly known as the European honey bee, and you can guess where they originated. European […]
Sewer-Dwelling Cockroaches Once Caused a Hepatitis-A Outbreak in a Los Angeles Neighborhood
While it is unsettling to encounter any type of insect pest within a home, many people consider cockroaches to be among the most dreadful insect pests that exist. Insect pests like bed bugs, fleas, wasps and many ant species are not only a nuisance when they invade homes in large numbers, but they also inflict […]
The Potentially Harmful Centipede Species That Southern California Residents May Find Within Their Homes
Several centipede species have been documented as inhabiting southern California, and nearly all of these species are capable of inflicting painful bites to humans. Despite their painful bites, most centipede species in the region are not considered habitual home invaders. That being said, it is not uncommon for pest control professionals to receive calls from […]
Do Any Dangerous Recluse Spider Species Exist in Southern California? And Why Has This Question Has Become a Source of Controversy?
Do Any Dangerous Recluse Spider Species Exist In Southern California? And Why Has This Question Has Become A Source Of Controversy? There has been much disinformation spread in California concerning the purported presence of the notorious brown recluse spider in the state. This spider species has captured the imagination of many Americans due to the […]
Wood-Boring Beetle Infestations Often Go Unnoticed for Long Periods of Time Despite the Extensive Damage That These Species Inflict to Structural Wood
Termites cause more than five billion dollars per year in control costs and damage repairs, which makes termites the most economically significant insect pests in the United States, and the world. Residents of southern California are well aware of the termite threat, and termite infestations in the region are by no means uncommon. However, termites […]
Researchers Find That Bed Bug Infestations in Los Angeles Are Becoming More Frequent Than Infestations in New York City
Researchers Find That Bed Bug Infestations In Los Angeles Are Becoming More Frequent Than Infestations In New York City There is not one single state, county, city or town in the United States where a person can remain safe from bed bugs. Bed bugs are even abundant within Alaska’s cities, and the insects have become […]
Biting Asian Lady Beetles Invade Homes in Large Numbers Where They Remain All Winter, but How Did the Invasive Insects Arrive in THE US?
Many people are charmed by the presence of a ladybug, as the beetle has long been regarded as a sign of good luck for literally centuries. Considering that the world is home to at least 5,000 ladybug species that have been documented so far, it is hard to believe that every species is friendly toward […]
