A recently discovered fossilized scorpion is now understood to be the oldest known organism that successfully transferred from a marine habitat to a terrestrial habitat….
Along with ants, cockroaches and bed bugs, flies are the most commonly encountered insect pests within homes in all areas of the US. According to…
Tribolium confusum and Tribolium castaneum are two beetle species that are known to infest stored food within grocery stores, kitchen cabinets and pantry shelves. These…
How Frequently Do Cockroaches Spread Disease To Humans, And Which Cockroach Species Are Most Often Found Within Ventura County Homes? Cockroaches are widely considered to…

Vespula pensylvanica is more commonly known as the western yellow jacket, and it’s the most pestiferous yellow jacket species in California. According to a recent…
Which Pests Of Stored Food Products Are Most Commonly Found In Homes, And How Can Infestations Be Eliminated? Pests of stored food products are also…
Now that mosquito season has officially arrived, so has the threat of mosquito-borne disease. Due to several outbreaks of mosquito-borne disease in certain areas of…

Just about every California resident is surely aware of the indoor ant pest named Linepithema humile, or the “Argentine ant,” as the species is better…
Rodent pest issues within homes lead to a number of disturbances and unpleasant surprises, such as damaged property, contaminated food items, foul indoor odors, and…
Western subterranean termite populations reach plague-level proportions in many urban and suburban areas of southern California, and this species is often recognized as the most…
The most economically significant termite species that can be found in Southern California are well adapted to thriving in arid and semi-arid environments, but this…
Is It Necessary To Kill Termites Found In Tree Stumps, Dead Branches, Logs And Other Areas In A Yard Landscape? Your average California resident may…