Spring - The Season of Insects

Spring is around the corner in Riverside County and the insects will be coming with blooming flowers. Wasps, bees, spiders, and many other bugs will be waking from their winter slumber and heading into spring. As the pests are awakened they are hungry and thirsty! The awakened insects will be on the prowl for food to stay alive. During the winter months we get a bit of relief from insects as they go dormant, or tunnel underground to find shelter. So now that bugs are going to be heading out from their winter hibernation what can you do to PREVENT SPRING TIME PESTS?

Spring - The Season of Insects

Spring is around the corner in Riverside County and the insects will be coming with blooming flowers. Wasps, bees, spiders, and many other bugs will be waking from their winter slumber and heading into spring. As the pests are awakened they are hungry and thirsty! The awakened insects will be on the prowl for food to stay alive. During the winter months we get a bit of relief from insects as they go dormant, or tunnel underground to find shelter. So now that bugs are going to be heading out from their winter hibernation what can you do to PREVENT SPRING TIME PESTS?

Differences Between Subterranean and Drywood Termites

Learn the differences between termites.

There are several distinct ways that subterranean and drywood termites differ from one another, get to know those differences in this blog. Damage caused by termites can be devastating to a home if a termite infestation is not treated in a timely manner, no matter if it is a subterranean or drywood termite problem. Being proactive and having an idea of what type of infestation you are dealing with will put you one step ahead of the pests.

Let’s go over the main differences between the two termites.

Starting with Drywood Termites.

Southern California is home to plenty of pests all year long. During the winter months Southern California such as the Temecula Valley will see temperatures drop as low as 40 degrees. When temperatures dip this low, termites, mosquitoes, ants, and rodents will be invading your home seeking warmth and food.

Pests in Riverside and San Diego can include:

• Cockroaches - Roaches are attracted to moisture and can be found in indoor plumbing, gardens, and even water hoses. They are a difficult pest to get rid of because of their hardiness and ability to reproduce quickly. Don’t take on a cockroach problem on your own, call a professional.

• Rodents - Mice, rats, and squirrels are common pests during the fall and winter months. Rodents will look for warm places to reproduce, store food, and survive the winter, the perfect place is inside your home. Black Knight offers a highly trained Rodent Division.

• Ants - This year round pests can be found in and around your home no matter what month it is. General pest control service can eliminate a stubborn ant infestation.

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Bugs in a Christmas Tree

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the BUGS?

Did you ever think of the insects crawling all throughout your beautiful Christmas Tree you just brought home from the lot? You may want to think twice about bringing in that Christmas Tree this year, there may be more positives in an artificial tree. If you won’t budge from having the fresh smell of pine coming from your real tree then adjust the protocol when you bring it home.

Pest FREE Christmas Tree

Before you bring your real tree into your holiday decorated home follow these

Christmas Tree Tips for a Pest Free Tree.

• It starts before you even bring it home. Look over the tree before you choose. Check the underside of the branches and the trunk. What do you see?

• Leave the tree in the garage before bringing it in for a few days. Remember this when picking the day of tree picking, allow for extra days before bringing it in for decorating.

• Shake it!!! Place a light colored sheet underneath then vacuum the findings.

• Never spray pesticides on the tree! They are flammable.

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Easy Pest Prevention Tips

Ants, mice, spiders, and termites, oh my! Just to name a few of the fall pests.

As the temperature drops and rain clouds fill the air many pests will be trying to make way into your Temecula home or business. The question is what will you do to help prevent pests from getting into your home? Besides having regular general pest control service, what else can you be doing?

There are some do-it-yourself methods that can help prevent pests from invading your home. Applying a few simple pest prevention tips could help save you money, and hopefully avoid a pest problem headache.

Fall Pests in RIverside & San Diego County

Heading into the Fall season in Riverside County there will be shift in pests invading your space.

Pests during the fall season tend to change with the falling of Autumn leaves. As you start to put out the seasonal decor you may notice a new pest or two scamper by. Hopefully it isn’t a mouse, though it may very well be since they are on the Fall Pest List. Turning over a new month as we jump into October may have some pests jumping into our beds, like bed bugs! Turn up the heat with Thermal Heat Pest for Bed Bug Control. Know what pests to expect in order to protect your Temecula home from pests.

The kitchen has a variety of things that attract pests to it. Let’s get into what you could be doing to attract pests to your kitchen. Apply a few simple habits can help avoid an out of control pests problem from happening.

Your kitchen and pests.

Main factors that attract pests to the kitchen

• Moisture - A leaky pipe underneath your sink can attract pests such at ants and cockroaches.

• Crumbs and spills - This one is a no brainer, pests want the food you leave behind. This goes hand in hand with the kitchen trash. Take out the trash bin regularly.

• Non-sealed containers. Store food in air tight containers to prevent pests from invading your pantry.

• Clutter - A constant mess in the kitchen can cause an array of problems. In the case if pest control a mess filled kitchen can lead to many place where a pest can hide and nest.

Pests can hide and dwell in any room in the house. It is important to keep up on household chores to help keep the pest population to a minimum in your home. If there is ever a time when you feel your home is being over ran with pests it is important to call on a pest professional.

Pest Control Service for Spiders

In the month of September, spiders are a common pest problem indoors and out. You may think that as temperatures cool down it is time to relax on your pest control needs, but don’t get too comfortable. Among spiders, bed bugs, house centipedes, and mosquitoes are still prevalent. Temecula and the surrounding Riverside area are no stranger to spiders.

September is the reproduction period for spiders this being one reason they are invading your home. The male spiders are drawn out of hiding in search of females to mate with.

You may also be noticing spiders more because they have had time to grow over the summer months. Spiders are a year round pest, staying mostly indoors during the winter.

Regular pest control service for general pests is a great option in keeping pests at bay all year long. Investing in a pest control company that you can trust will save you money in preventing destruction pests can cause.

In addition to regular pest control service keep your home clean and check under furniture of spiders and their webs. A single egg sac can hold hundreds of spiders just waiting to make your home theirs.

Black Knight Pest Control provides a guaranteed Spider Control Service.

Why Do Pests Keep Returning?

Common Household Mistakes and Pests

What could you be doing wrong that is attracting pests into your home? Let’s get into what common household mistakes homeowners make when it comes to pests and how you could be the one opening the door for them and letting them right in.

Here are some things that can attract pests into your home:

• WATER - Pests like gnats, silverfish, mosquitoes, and spiders are attracted to moisture and standing water. Having clogged gutters, pipe leaks, bird baths, and other water sources near your home could be attracting pests.

• CLUTTER - Pests will not only hide in areas of clutter and trash but will also BREED. Pest can be easily hidden in clutter. Keep areas tidy in and around your home to avoid attracting pests.

• FOOD - Cockroaches, rats, and flies among others are attached to food. This includes spills, trash, crumbs, and open food containers. Leaving dirty dishes out can also be a big attraction of pests.

• FIREWOOD - This is one for the termites. Firewood combined with moisture is a big attraction of termites.