3 Quick and Final Treatments for Black Widows in the Home
Nobody wants dangerous spiders in their home, and black widows are among the most dangerous. Not only is their bite often deadly, black widows are known for hiding in obscure places, making them hard to spot. It is rare for a black widow to bite a person, child, or pet, but when it happens, the […]
Subterranean Termite Pictures and Information
Subterranean termites are actually multiple species of termite, just like there is more than one kind of drywood or dampwood termite. “Subterranean” refers to any type of termite that builds its colonies underground. Regardless of the species, any signs of termites around the premises of a home or business mean bad news. Anaheim is known […]
Are Termites Attracted To Light?
What Makes Termites Attracted To Light? Termites, both Subterranean and Drywood are attracted to light sources. The reason is because their entire lives are spent inside of wood (Drywood read dark) or underground (Subterranean also dark). Their experiences with light sources are: Accidental Exposure Sometimes in nature predatory creatures open subterranean mud tubes to eat […]
3 Signs of Termite Infestation
Identifying Termite Infestation No one wants to think about what might be living in their crawlspace, but the cost is too high to ignore the possibility of a termite infestation. If you and your family live in Orange County, Los Angeles, or Southern California, your home is at risk of termite infestation. Treebark Termite and Pest […]
5 Clever Ways to Get Rid of Mice
There are many good reasons to create homemade mouse traps rather than purchasing them at the store. For one, do-it-yourself traps are cheaper than store-bought ones and make use of objects that are just lying around the house. For another, homemade traps are typically more humane and trap mice without hurting them. Finally, in some […]
What happens to Termites during winter
There are many reasons why your home becomes a welcoming abode for white ants or termites. The more you have them, the higher the likelihood to have termites that will chew your house. Damp and dark areas to live as well as abundance of food such as cardboard, papers and untreated wood and wooden products […]
Termite Species that Threaten your Home
Drywood termites Drywood termites or Kalotermitidae are termites that feed and nests on above ground wood. Unlike other termites, they don’t come into contact with wood through the soil and live on dry wood. However, they have the habit to dwell and feed on damp and rotten wood. Unlike other termite species, drywood termites lack […]
5 Things Termite-Free Houses have in Common
What do termite-free houses have in common? There is no secret about it. Orange County homeowners are already taking these five precautions. 1. There is good drainage. Smart home-owners know that a wet foundation is a magnet for subterranean termites. A termite free house is a healthy yard that slopes down toward a drain or sewage system, […]
California Subterranean Termite Treatment Options
Subterranean termites may be small, but they are capable of a terrible amount of home damage. You may have subterranean termites if they come from underground, track dirt, eat in the direction of the wood grains, and favor soft, rotting wood. They are found most often in the south, especially along the California coast and […]
The 5 Most Common Spiders to Infest the Southern California Home
Southern California and the Los Angeles area is home to many different species of spider, and unfortunately, sometimes they find homes on our own property. From common house spiders to the deadly and poisonous black widows, homes in Orange County and nearby areas are full of unwelcome visitors. It is up to homeowners whether to […]