eople often stay as far away from stink bugs as they possibly can to avoid setting them off, which is a smart thing to do, but how can you get rid of them? According to pestworld.org, stink bugs get their name from the unpleasant odor they produce...

8 Creepy Bug Facts s a tribute to the looming Halloween holiday, here are some creepy facts about bugs. Most of these bugs are native to California. Information for this post was taken from the Science Channel website. 1. The larvae One type of...

t's not common to think of birds as pests. After all, people don't react the same way when they see a rat as when they see a bird. Yes, birds are usually pleasant and nice to have around. But there is always an exception to the rule, the pigeon...

our home sweet home, may not seem so sweet once you find you've got unwanted guests. As we head into the colder months, many critters will be searching for a nice warm place to ride out the cold. Just like people, pests need shelter, food, and...

Do you find yourself waking up with itchy bites or irritations on your skin, yet there are no visible signs of bed bugs or fleas? One of the possible culprits could be mites, which, like ticks, are arthropods. Generally, mites are microscopic, making it difficult to...

other Nature sure has things well planned: just when we think we can’t take any more heat, the days start to cool down and Fall begins. We are just around the corner from that cool break, so it’s time to start thinking ahead. Among things like...

What is small, flies, and carries disease-causing germs? The answer is Musca Domestica, or the house fly. We call this nuisance pest the house fly because it is the fly that is most commonly found in and around homes. In fact, you've probably seen a number of them...

ave you ever reached for a nice piece of fruit from your countertop and then noticed many tiny flies scatter away while avoiding your hand? Nothing ruins the joy of fresh fruit quite like a fruit fly infestation. The beautiful fruit laying in a...

June marks the beginning of summer. As you head outdoors and enjoy the warm summer nights you may notice a small, reddish brown bug, clumsily flying around your porch light. It may even bump into you! June bugs (also known as May beetles or June beetles) are not the...

Summer is just around the corner, that means longer days, warmer nights and ANTS! As people take to the outdoors with their baskets full of goodies, ants are sure to follow. According to AntWeb.org, Southern California is home to a variety of ants such as Pharaoh...

Silverfish are wingless insects with flat, long, oval bodies covered in silver to brown fine scales. Adults grow about ¾ of an inch long and have three long tail projections and two long antennae. Silverfish can be found in lower levels of the home, in closets, near...

There are about 3,000 species of spiders living in North America, however there are two in the Southwest of the United States that can be quite harmful if disturbed–these are the black widow and brown recluse spiders. Both are commonly seen within the home in Southern...

Indian Meal Moth he Indian Meal Moth feeds on various foods found in pantries. The caterpillar stage is a cream color, with yellow or pinkish shades and a dark brown head. The adult moth is about 3/8 of an inch long, and the body color is usually...

Now is the time to do some spring-cleaning around your home. Whether we like it or not, Spring also comes with various pests looking for food, and what better place to look than our homes? Common spring cleaning chores such as dusting, vacuuming, and reorganizing...

t's no doubt, bees and wasps are beneficial: they pollinate plants and limit harmful insects, but they can also be a threat to humans. Studies show that 50-100 people die from bee and wasp stings each year. Humans that are allergic to their venom...

icks are most frequent during late winter and early spring when the weather is cooler and more humid. Common ticks seen in Southern California include the western-black-legged tick, the American wood tick, and the pacific coast tick. However, of...

he German cockroach is best known for its small size and by two dark parallel lines running from the back of the head to the wings. It is tan to light brown in color and is the most common in houses and restaurants because they prefer to be in...

Rats and mice are the most common rodent pest in most parts of the world. Here in California, both can be seen year-round. Rats and mice are quite bothersome and can be a big threat to your home. They breed rapidly, carry disease, and can adapt to changing conditions...