Pest control professionals throughout the United States claim that ants are the most common insect pests within homes. A recent survey of pest control professionals…
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…
Unlike the notorious red-imported fire ant, and the less well known, but equally dangerous black imported fire ant, the southern fire ant is native to…
Pest control companies in California are required by law to file a wood-infesting insect report form with the state’s structural pest control board for every…
One Single Home In Ventura County Can Become Infested By Workers From Multiple Western Subterranean Termite Colonies Despite their tremendous abundance in the natural environment,…
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…

Since California sees a relatively high degree of annual termite destruction, the state legally requires all homes to be inspected for termites before being sold….
Several subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites can be found in southern California. Dampwood termites rarely cause substantial damage to structural wood within homes, but drywood…
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…
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…

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,…
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…