Common Pests in March

Pests in March

Do you feel the weather starting to change? In just a few weeks we will set our clocks to SPRING forward an hour. But what does that mean for the pests to come? Well, let me tell you, the ants are about to come marching.

Common Pests in Spring

RATS and MICE-

One of the most dreaded pests has to be rats. Mice and rats are dirty pests that can cause devastating damage to a structure. For business owners a rodent problem can drive away customers. Rodent infestations are difficult to get rid of and a rodent professional is often required. With the diseases that rodents carry it is NOT recommended to take on a rodent infestation on your own. Hire a skilled pest control technician to exterminate a rodent infestation. Black Knight Pest Control offers a Rodent Control Extermination and Attic Clean Outs. Guaranteed rodent control service. 

ANTS-

These tiny pests seem to be around all year long depending on where you live, and your lifestyle. As annoying as ants are it is no wonder why they are one of the top service calls received by pest control companies. Black Knight Pest Control has an Ant Control Service to defend against ants. If the ants return so do we. 

TERMITES-

Never underestimate termites! They can cause thousands of dollars in damages to a structure. Drywood and Subterranean Termites can be exterminated by Temecula’s Termite Control Company, Black Knight Termite. Start with a termite inspection from one of Black Knight’s experienced inspectors. At the first sighting of what look to be termite evidence call in a termite professional. Listed on Black Knight’s website you can find helpful information on termites and what to look for on the blog page. 

SILVERFISH-

Definitely, not the kind of fish you want for dinner. Silverfish are quick to run and even more quick to breed. A silverfish problem can escalate in a matter of days. Prevent a silverfish infestation from happening by avoiding use of cardboard boxes for storage, opt for plastic instead. Also, to prevent pest infestations eliminate moisture by checking for leaks. General Pest Control will help prevent against silverfish. 

BED BUGS-

A pest you never want to share the bed with are bed bugs. You can’t get rid of bed bugs by just doing a load of laundry. Getting rid of bed bugs can be a difficult and it’s not recommended that you try to get rid of bed bugs on your own. Bed bug elimination can be done without chemicals. Thermal Heat can kill bed bugs at all stages of life, and all in one day. Sister company Thermal Heat Pest will eliminate any bed bug infestation.

COCKROACHES-

Filthy cockroaches are never welcomed in any home or business. Cockroaches are resilient and are difficult to exterminate with DIY home pest control methods. Before a cockroach infestation gets out of hand call Black Knight Pest Control to schedule a cockroach inspection. Black Knight offers a roach extermination service that is guaranteed to get rid of any roach infestation. 

Pests Closing in on March

Lastly, in addition to these common March pests don’t be surprised if you catch a number of skunks and raccoons creeping around your property. 

The season for pests is upon us with warm weather in our future. If it’s one thing we know in Riverside County, it’s the heat. We will see a wide variety of pests in the next few months, and we are well equipped for all of them. Black Knight Termite and Pest Control has a treatment option for ALL pests. 

Rodent Control and Extermination

A Bed Bug Free Holiday Season

It's officially November which means that it's officially the holiday season! As you already know, this is the time where travel becomes a lot more frequent and you may find yourself staying in hotels or even guest bedrooms as you visit friends and family for the holidays.

A good rule of thumb when settling in to wherever you are staying it that bed bugs can essentially hide anywhere. Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs are not limited to just beds. Meaning, they can hide in couches, luggage, behind picture frames, in closets, in purses, or even coat racks. Wherever people are, bed bugs can hitch a ride and find a new victim to feed on, which makes hotels a perfect place for this. *Cue look of disgust*

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood. The Cimex Lectularius, which is the most common among bed bugs, prefers to feed on the blood of humans. (Kinda like vampires...gross!) You can always tell you have a bed bug problem from the tell tale signs:

1. Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed.
2. Dark spots (about this size: • ...)
3. Eggs and eggshells, which are tiny (about 1mm) and pale yellow skins that nymphs shed as they grow larger.
4. Live bed bugs.

If you are unfamiliar with what live bed bugs may look like, they are flat, reddish-brown, oval insects up to 4 to 5 mm long or the size of an apple seed. After a meal, they typically swell up and become more of a reddish color.

Bed bugs are tenacious little buggers (pun intended) because they are constantly moving from one victim to another and are pros at hiding. One way that we can eradicate a bed bug problem is using the thermal heat treating method to kill off the mature adults but also the eggs that they've laid, preventing them from spreading. 

Our advise to have a bed bug free holiday season?

1. Always do a thorough inspection of the bed by pulling back the sheets and observing the mattress seams. 
2. Do a brief inspection of the baseboards, outlets and picture frames remembering to inspect the curtains or drapes. 
3. After traveling, never place your luggage on your bed. Always unpack your luggage in the garage or laundry room and do laundry right away to avoid any bed bugs from spreading, preferably with the hottest water setting possible. 
4 . Call Black Knight for a free bed bug pest inspection so we can prevent an infestation from spreading. 

Happy Holidaying!