California
Insects and other pests are nothing less than a nuisance that could harm your health as well as your home infrastructure California. While you can keep pests from infesting your home by employing a few preventive measures, they can find their way inside your home when you make even a little mistake.
However, some pests in California are more likely to invade your home than others. Therefore, you need to have sufficient knowledge of different pests in the region so that you can promptly initiate a preventive plan. Nonetheless, you can also hire a professional pest control team, like the ones at Brooks Pest Control, to take care of the infestation.
Ants
Several species of ants inhabit California, and they can easily invade your property and build massive colonies underneath it. While male ants cannot survive for more than a few weeks, worker ants can live for months, and queen ants can survive for several decades. Depending on the species, ants can grow between 0.75 and 52 mm. You can repel ants with common household items like vinegar, baking soda, citrus peel spray, etc.
Termites
Termites are arguably the most destructive pests in California. They can severely damage your property’s infrastructure, and by the time you discover their presence, they have already caused most of the damage. Soldier termites can survive for a couple of years, while queens can live for decades. You can use diatomaceous earth and orange oil to repel termites.
Cockroaches
Not only do cockroaches have a gruesome appearance, but they are also infamous for spreading several diseases, such as campylobacteriosis, cholera, and dysentery. They are very common in California and can survive for as long as a year. You can repel cockroaches using bay leaves, lemon juice, lemon peels, baking soda, etc.
Rodents
Rats and other rodents are notorious in California for spreading deadly diseases, such as salmonella, hantavirus, leptospirosis, tularemia, etc., and they can also severely damage your house infrastructure. Rodents can live up to two years under favorable conditions. However, you can use peppermint oil to repel the rodents.
Paper wasps
There are several species of paper wasps in California, and all of them are infamous for their painful stings. They get their name from the structure of their nest, which resembles a paper-like material. A wasp bite can also trigger allergic reactions in some people. Paper wasps can live about 12-22 days, while a queen can survive up to a year.
Fleas
Dog fleas, squirrel fleas, cat fleas, and human fleas are common types of fleas found in California. Flea bites can cause irritation and spread several diseases in pets and humans. They are very tiny, about 1.5 to 3.5 mm, and can live up to 100 days. You can use apple cider vinegar to remove and repel fleas.
Bed bugs
One out of five households in the US is affected by bedbug infestation. Bed bugs become active mostly during the night, and their bite can be highly irritating and lead to infection. Natural ingredients like eucalyptus oil, peppermint, and diatomaceous earth can repel bed bugs.
Earwigs
Earwigs are said to crawl into your ears. However, this is nothing more than superstition, and earwigs are not harmful to humans at all. They can survive up to a year under the right conditions and prefer cold and moist places.
Silverfish
Silverfish prefer humid and warm spaces, which is why they are commonly seen around moist and damp areas of the home. They feed on glue, flour, cereal, and other starchy products. A silverfish can survive for eight to ten years. To ward them off, you can use cedar shavings, lavender, and citrus.
Irrespective of the type of pest in your house, it is advisable to hire professionals to take care of the infestation to ensure the complete elimination of the pests. Moreover, a professional pest control treatment will also guarantee long-lasting results.
