May 14, 2021
German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are small, only ½ inch long. They are light brown with two darker brown lines on their head. They prefer to live in kitchens and bathrooms. Both these places have food for cockroaches, water, and dark places to hide in. German cockroaches cannot survive long outdoors. ... Read More
April 15, 2021
We will be discussing these things today and provide you with some simple solutions to handling these pests around your Ventura County property.... Read More
March 15, 2021
Ants, in particular, can be difficult to manage due to their small size, large populations, and variety of species. Fortunately, we have simple suggestions to help you defend your home from these infestations.... Read More
February 15, 2021
Spiders are considered beneficial in their natural outdoor environment. Their predatory nature helps control damaging and dangerous insect populations in the garden and around the home.... Read More
January 20, 2021
Have you ever seen a gopher hole or mound? Gophers are destructive pests that can be a serious problem for homeowners. Some may call them cute, but the devastation they can cause to a lawn or garden in a short amount of time is a real issue.... Read More
January 20, 2021
House crickets are identifiable by the three dark bands across their heads and the light brown primary coloring of their body. With large back legs, wings, and long antennae, these pests reach about 3/4 of an inch in length. Nymphs appear as adults but are wingless.... Read More
January 19, 2021
Have you ever watched a pair of squirrels running and playing together? It is quite enjoyable to watch. What isn't pleasant to watch is these pests digging holes throughout yards, tearing up gardens, and generally causing trouble around your property... Read More
January 15, 2021
Roof rats (Rattus rattus) are one of the worst types of rodents to have in your house. Sometimes called black rats, roof rats are sleek and agile. Roof rats destroy property, carry diseases, and ruin food. They like to climb and are often found in the attic and walls in the upper parts of a house. ... Read More
November 20, 2020
The Trapdoor Spider is a native spider in the California area that has a fascinating lifestyle. Yet these spiders don’t often get noticed by people because they will only occasionally emerge during heavy rains. When they do come out, they seem to scare the daylights out of those who come across them.... Read More
May 4, 2020
Spiders can be found almost anywhere and California provides the perfect environment for spiders to thrive. There are a variety of spider species throughout the state and some are more common in the Ventura area than others.... Read More