Beating the Scourge of the Restaurant Industry

In the Sacramento area, eating out is a way of life for most people. In the Farm-to-Fork Capital of the world, Sacramentans are immensely proud of the quality of their food offerings. However, nothing strikes fear into the hearts of restaurant owners quite like...

Fighting Common Household Pests

While there are absolutely pests that require immediate professional pest control services – bedbugs, raccoons, and rodents come to mind – there are also a few common household pests that, provided their populations in and around your home aren’t too...

New Study Shows Promise for Fighting Bed Bugs

A new study has been released by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and is being hailed as a possible new breakthrough in the war against bed bugs. While bed bugs are a relatively harmless parasite, not known to spread diseases or be much more...

Yellow Jackets Most Active in Fall

People across the United States are finding out the hard way that yellow jackets – a particularly aggressive species of wasp – become more aggressive and rowdy as winter approaches. With increased reports of hives attacking school children and gardeners,...

Avoiding Painful Stings and Bites This Summer

In our last post, we discussed a few of the more dangerous pests that can plague the great outdoors in a Sacramento Summer; namely, snakes and mosquitoes. But there are a number of irritating and painful insects and arachnids that can spoil your barbecues and hikes...

Avoiding Poisonous Pests This Summer

Northern California is no stranger to an array of miserable and pesky pests year round, but easily the most irritating, and even potentially dangerous, times of the year for biting reptiles and stinging insects. While these  creatures can cause pain and even...

Winning the War Against Warm Weather Pests

The hot Sacramento weather can bring a lot of us into closer contact with pests than usual, as rodents and insects alike try to gain entry to our homes and businesses in search of cooler temperatures and guaranteed sources of water. But never fear, your trusty...

Enjoying a Pest-Free Memorial Day

If you’re like most people, you plan on spending at least a portion of your Memorial Day weekend outside, sweating by the grill with family and friends, or taking a dip in the pool to avoid the hot (some sources are saying we’re going to hit 100F)...

Practical Tips For Limiting Mosquito Exposure

Summer is quickly arriving in Sacramento, if the highs in the upper-90’s is any indicator. And with the arrival of summer comes the arrival of a prolific, irritating, and dangerous pest: the mosquito. Mosquitoes are found in so many countries on the globe and...

5 Questions When Hiring an Exterminator

Hiring a pest control company is a little like finding a good dog-walker. You need to be able to feel that the person you let into your home is trustworthy, puts safety first, and can spot and handle any problems as they arise. For this reason, we’ve taken all...