One Single Argentine Ant Colony Spans More Than 500 Miles
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…
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…
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…
Termites can be a nightmare for any homeowner in California and, despite California building codes requiring the use of pressure-treated wood. But does the use…
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…
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….
How Are Delicate Drywood Termite Swarmers Able To Excavate Hard Lumber, And Do They Initiate Infestations Indoors And On Exterior Wood Paneling? Unlike soil-dwelling subterranean…
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…