Identifying bug bites can be tricky, as they often share similar characteristics. However, there are some key factors to consider that can help you narrow down the culprit: Appearance: Look for the size, shape, color, and any other distinguishing features of the bite, such as swelling, redness, or a puncture wound. Location: Where on your body is the bite? Some bugs are more likely to bite in certain areas than others. Symptoms: In addition to itching, other symptoms like pain, burning, or swelling can also be helpful clues. Number of bites: Are there multiple bites in a c ..read more

Environmentally friendly: Organic methods minimize harm to the environment and wildlife. They often use natural ingredients and avoid harsh chemicals that can contaminate soil, water, and air. Safer for health: Organic methods pose less risk to humans, pets, and beneficial insects compared to synthetic pesticides. This is especially important for families with children or pets. Long-term effectiveness: Pests are less likely to develop resistance to organic methods, as they often target the pests' natural predators or disrupt their life cycles. Sustainable solutions: Organi ..read more

Gophers migrating above ground.    Gophers are primarily subterranean rodents, meaning they spend most of their lives living and digging tunnels underground. However, there are occasional instances where you might see them above ground. Here are some reasons why: Finding food: While gophers primarily eat roots and tubers, they may occasionally venture above ground to supplement their diet with fresh vegetation, especially during Their main breeding seasons in the spring and summer months when plant growth is abundant. Dispersal: Gopher are solitary creators and live alone except dur ..read more

Ground squirrels can be a nuisance to homeowners, as they can damage gardens, and structures. There are a number of methods for controlling ground squirrels, including: Exclusion: This involves making your property less attractive to ground squirrels by sealing up holes in your foundation and exterior walls, removing piles of debris that could provide shelter, and trimming trees and shrubs to eliminate hiding places. Also sealing up holes in foundation for ground squirrel control Trapping: This can be an effective way to remove a small number of ground squirrels. However, it is important ..read more

Tags: Pest Control Services, Burrowing Rodent Control, Ground Squirrel Control, Ground Squirrel Removal, Ground Squirrel Exterminator    Ground squirrel:  Head and body 9 to 11 inches long   Bushy tail is about as long as its body  Fur is dark to light brown or gray  Ground squirrels live in underground burrows and form colonies of 20 or more animals. The colony will grow very large if left uncontrolled. They are active in morning and late afternoon.  Each ground squirrel burrow system will have several openings with scattered soil in front. Gro ..read more

Keep Mosquitoes Out Keep mosquitoes outside of your home, you can: Install or repair and use window and door screens. Close doors, including garage doors. Do not leave doors propped open. Use air conditioning when possible. Control Mosquitoes Inside Your Home Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid places like under sinks, in showers, in closets, under furniture, or in the laundry room. Mosquitoes entering your house from outdoors can start laying eggs indoors. Take the following steps: Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that holds water or did hold water, such a ..read more

Home Pest Control, Pest Control Service for your home in Temecula and Murrieta How often should an insect pest control service be done? To answering this question, you have to know the type of problems and severity of the infestation you are having. When you have what we call normal pest activity, doing home pest control treatments and inspections, quarterly (4 times a year) is the most common time frame for services. Or every two months if your pest problems are heavier. The key is maintaining a regular schedule, that effectively prevents a pest control problem from starting in the first plac ..read more

AUTHOR: Roger A. Baldwin, Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology, UC Davis. To successfully control gophers, the sooner you detect their presence and take control measures the better. Most people control gophers in lawns, gardens, or small orchards by trapping, by using poison baits or both. Exclusion Underground fencing might be justified for valuable ornamental shrubs or landscape trees. To protect existing plantings, bury hardware cloth or ½- to ¾-inch mesh wire at least 2 feet deep with an additional 6 inches of mesh or wire bent at a 90-degree angle away from the plan ..read more

Although you can expect to pay between $400 and $600 per year for general, full-service pest control. Your prices may look different if you’re looking for an exterminator to perform a targeted pest control treatment. It’s difficult to predict how much you’ll pay per pest since most treatments will be included in a general pest control plan. However, according to data from the EPA, which collects cost information shown below are some average exterminator costs for each specific type of infestation in Temecula: Pest Type Average Cost Ants $200–$500 Bed bugs ..read more

Many Temecula homeowners have called for pest control services at some point. It’s usually their first choice whenever they discover a lot of rodents, ants, or cockroaches inside their house. Wheeler’s Pest control professionals are known for their quick delivery of results. They’re able to accomplish that because they have the products, tactics, experience, and equipment to remove or eliminate pests, regardless of their type and size of an infestation. Most pest control companies use chemicals, baits, traps among others things. While they typically accommodate homes and businesses, some cater ..read more