Common Types Of Rodents That Invade Ventura County Homes Rodents in our area come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some of the rodents you might encounter in Ventura County include: Voles Squirrels Chipmunks Gophers Rats Mice While outdoor rodents can pose problems, the indoor ones are the ones you really need to watch out for. Outdoor rodents can cause property damage, of course, but the rodents that live indoors, such as rats and mice, are much more likely to expose you to diseases and cause serious damage to your property. This is why indoor rodent control should be your main priori ..read more

Pests Can Plague Ventura County Homes All Year Long Year-round pest activity has become the rule for Ventura County homes. With abnormally high temperatures affecting our seasonal averages, yearly pest infestations are getting worse and worse. Let’s look at common types of pests you can find year-round in Ventura County: Termites: Even if termites tend to swarm in the spring, they’re still year-round pests that can strike at any time. Hollow-sounding wood, the presence of mud tunnels, or tight-fitting doors and windows are all signs of their presence. Bed bugs: Biting pests like bed bugs live ..read more

Signs Of Gophers Gopher control can often be difficult because these pests can go so long without being noticed. They live underground in tunnels and burrows, so there's a good chance that you won't spot a live gopher, even if there is a whole gaggle of them living in your yard. The good news is there are other ways to spot this type of rodent: Mounds of fresh soil near tunnel entrances Holes in the ground Damage to plants or vegetation from gophers feeding on their roots Wilting or dying plants Lines of wilting or yellowing grass directly above tunnels Seeing live gophers in the early mornin ..read more

Life Cycle And Diets Of Common Ants One persistent pest that always seems to find its way into homes is ants, and they rarely arrive alone. When homeowners spot one or more ants crawling around, it’s a good bet that many more are behind the scenes working to establish homes for their nest mates. Ant colonies adhere to a caste system consisting of queens, males, and workers. The queens and males are responsible for reproduction. Ants undergo four life cycles before becoming adults and completing metamorphosis. The first stage is the egg. When eggs hatch, they move into the larval stage (grub-li ..read more

Types Of Nuisance Wildlife Found On Ventura County Properties As mentioned earlier, there are four different types of nuisance wildlife creatures you can encounter around your Ventura County home. Let’s take a closer look at all four so you can easily identify their presence. Raccoons: Sometimes referred to as ‘masked intruders,’ raccoons are a unique type of city-loving mammal. You can usually find these pests rummaging through trash cans, picking through compost piles, or breaking into chicken coops. Skunks: Skunks are some of the most identifiable wildlife creatures in Ventura County. If t ..read more

Pests That Often Raid Pantries Pantry pest identification begins with knowing what kind of critters to look for. In our pantries, some pests are more common than others. Grain beetles are a key offender. These small, brown insects are approximately 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch long, making them just visible to the naked eye. Their narrow, flat body shape allows them to easily squeeze into food packaging, where they feed on grain products like flour, rice, and cereals. Compounding the problem, female grain beetles lay their eggs directly in the food, which allows the infestation to continue growing ..read more

Types Of Ants Found In Ventura County Before we get into the details of ant prevention and control, let's talk about common ant species and how you can identify their presence. You can find the following types of ants near your Ventura County home: Argentine ants: One of the most common ant species in Ventura County is the humble Argentine ant. Although physical identification can be difficult, their large colony sizes and wide trails are a good giveaway. Pharaoh ants: You may spot these pale reddish-brown to yellow insects inside the walls of your home. Since this unique species can have do ..read more

Common Pest Problems In Ventura County A fantastic and necessary ecosystem surrounds our home, and while we enjoy its benefits, we don't want the pest element inside our homes. Some of those problems come directly from our yards. For example, cockroaches, ants, and spiders are common invaders of many homes.  Others, like bed bugs and German cockroaches, enter our homes through luggage, used furniture, and appliances. Gophers and ground squirrels seldom enter our living space but wreak havoc on our lawns. Fortunately, Ventura Pest Control provides professional pest control for insects, ara ..read more

How To Identify The Two Dangerous Spiders Found In The Area There are a lot of spider species in Ventura County, but you don’t need to worry about most of them. Of course, getting bitten by any spider is unpleasant, but most spider bites are just painful for a day or two and don’t leave any lasting damage.  Although you don’t want any spiders getting into your Ventura County home since their presence can be an indication of a moisture issue or another pest problem in your house, the spiders you need to be most concerned about are the dangerous venomous spiders that live in our area. While ..read more

Physical Characteristics Of Roaches: How To Identify Them Identifying cockroaches that have gotten into your house isn’t the most pleasant activity, but it is helpful. Some pests look like cockroaches, but aren’t, so being able to determine what pests are actually cockroaches is helpful. Furthermore, various types of cockroaches can all look quite different from one another, so knowing which is which will help you better determine what kind of infestation you’re dealing with. American cockroaches are a common cockroach in Ventura County. These cockroaches are the biggest ones in our area. They ..read more