How Drywood Termites Differ from Other Species Drywood termites can cause extensive damage to your home’s structural integrity, weakening your home from the inside out. This species is typically found in warmer or tropical climates where winters are not severe, and wood is plentiful. They generally are larger than other common species, measuring at 3/8″ to …
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Summer Weather and Mosquitos in SCV As temperatures rise, mosquitos come out by the hundreds to take advantage of an abundance of human victims that are out enjoying the spring and summer nights. Mosquitos breed in standing water and can do so in as little as a capful. This means that there is a risk …
Protect Yourself with Snake Knowledge this Spring and Summer The more you know about venomous snakes, the easier it is to protect yourself and your loved ones from the risk of a snake bite. By watching where you step, looking and listening for signs of a venomous snake, and knowing what to do if you …
April showers bring May flowers…and snakes. That’s right, it’s snake season in Santa Clarita, and that means rattlers of all ages and sizes are slithering out of their winter dens to enjoy the spring sun. In fact, our technicians have already found snakes hiding in foliage, amongst dead leaves, and under objects or toys stored …
Bird Control as Prevention of Bird Mite Infestation Although birds are beautiful and gentle most of the time, there are still plenty of reasons why we would not what them making their home in the structure of our house. One of these reasons is bird mites: pesky little bugs that can multiply by the thousands …
There are approximately 2,000 known species of termites globally, with variance in size, body shapes, and behavior. With this in mind, there are three that are common in Southern California: Subterranean Termites Drywood Termites Dampwood Termites The Subterranean and Drywood termite species are by far the most common, with Dampwood termites trailing behind. Regardless of …
Why You Should Protect Your Home from Nesting Birds and Bats Bird and bat droppings are not only messy, smelly, and inconvenient to deal with, but they also carry quite a lot of potential disease bacteria. Droppings from several different species can pose a threat to your respiratory system, digestive system, and even your urogenital …
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Recognizing Southern California Snakes Sometimes snakes and other wildlife make their way into our yards or even our homes, especially in areas of Santa Clarita where there is construction. Although many of the snakes we find in our town are harmless, there are a few that pose some danger. At No Bugs Termite and Pest …
The What, Where and When of Bedbugs What do bedbugs look like? They are reddish-brown, flat, oval insects with six legs and two antennae. They can be mistaken for a tiny beetle, so be sure to err on the side of caution if you see anything with their description in your home or vacation room. Where …
