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...

outhern California has the perfect weather for various types of insects and other pests. The warm climate we all enjoy entices not only humans but small creatures as well. California is home to thousands of insects.Throughout the year we will see...

leas are one of the most pesky pests around: they jump, they leave itchy bites and, worst of all, they transmit disease. The two main diseases associated with fleas are the plague and Flea-borne typhus (also known as murine typhus). California,...

The European earwig (Forficula auricularia) is native to Europe and was introduced to North America in the early 1900s. Today, it is a common insect throughout all of North America. This creepy crawler possibly gets its name from an old and false belief that it crawls...

Deck the halls with... screens and caulking. That's right, not only should you prepare for the festivities, but you should also prepare to keep uninvited pests out of your home. Wintering pests are looking for a warm shelter during the cold months. Make sure they...

s a time of colorful leaves, plump gourds, crisp weather and a time for bugs to seek shelter from the cold. One such bug is the Western Box-elder Bug. Here are some quick facts:  Adults are about a 1/2 inch. Adults are black with 3 distinctive red...