WINTER RODENT CONTROL IN WOODLAND, CA. DO RATS & MICE HIBERNATE OR DIE IN COLD WEATHER?

About 2 months ago I had a solar system installed on my roof. Almost immediately the neighborhood pigeons moved in and began nesting and generally making a mess under the panels. Not only that, they woke up my wife and I every Saturday and Sunday morning at 7 AM like clockwork with the pitter patter of their little claws and cooing. This had to stop! So, I installed an exclusion mesh around the open edges of the panels and then spikes on all the flat roof surfaces as well as the chimney and vents. This should give me some piece of mind as well as a few more hours of sleep on the weekends.

If you are having problems with birds or bats, please give Woodland-Davis Termite & Pest Controla call for a free inspection and bid for exclusion.

Woodland, California provides a thriving environment for termites, especially this time of year. Many homeowners are seeing termite swarmers  flying around and beginning to worry that their home may be at risk of a termite infestation. Termites in Woodland swarm in the spring and can end up landing near the perimeter of your home’s foundation. This is a perfect place for termites to construct mud tunnels  and gain access into your home. Termites are responsible for more home damage every year than any other insect. Many homeowners are unaware that they even have a termite problem  until a great deal of damage has already been done.

Inspect Your Home for any Sign of Termite Infestations

It is important to be vigilant in the fight against termites because they can, in fact, inflict a great deal of damage to your home. Termites are small white, tan or black insects that will cause severe destruction to any wooden structure. Termite pests in Woodland California include Drywood termites, damp wood termites, and subterranean termites. These termites cause serious damage to wooden structures and posts and are also known to attack stored food, books, and even your furniture. Woodland Davis Pest Control  technicians will thoroughly inspect your home for any sign of termites and termite damage. Our technicians will pinpoint the location of termites in your home and prepare a custom plan to exterminate  them.

Professional Termite Pest Control is your Best Option to keep Termites Away

Many homeowners make the mistake of tackling termites on their own. There are many over the counter termite “solutions” that fail miserably every time. Termites are smart and will hide in areas of your home that you would not even think of looking. Over-the-counter termite products are nowhere strong enough to eliminate the presence of termites permanently. Homeowners waste hundreds of dollars on chemicals and tools that will ultimately let them down when it comes to removing termites. They can even make the termite problem worse as when termites are disturbed, they will often move to other hidden areas of your home and continue eating away at home’s structure. Woodland Davis Pest Control  is skilled and experienced when it comes to dealing with termites in and around your home. Our technicians use only the latest and most effective equipment available to locate termites on your property or in your home. We find any areas of your home that termites have damaged so repairs can begin. We destroy every termite that is in or around the perimeter of your home because we understand that the whole colony must be exterminated in order to stop the cycle. Contact Woodland Davis Pest Control  for the best termite pest service  available.

The oriental cockroach is a species of cockroach that is usually a shiny, reddish-black insect. They are also known as waterbugs as they prefer dark and moist places to hide. The adult will reach up to about one inch in length, which is quite large for a cockroach species. The interesting thing about oriental cockroaches is that the male can be distinguished from the female by their wings. The adult males have a three quarter length wing and the female lacks wings altogether. Even though the male has wings, they are not able to take flight.

How do Oriental Cockroaches Get in My House?

Oriental cockroaches enter your home in many ways, including through drain pipes or open drains, cracks in the foundation and holes in window screens etc. Cockroaches can even stroll in through an open door! In order to thrive, Oriental cockroaches need a place to hide as well as nearby food and water sources. They prefer warm places with a relatively high humidity. You can find Oriental cockroaches wherever there is moisture; like a damp basement, a garage or even in the washing machine. Oriental cockroaches are mainly nocturnal and can, therefore, be elusive in that a casual inspection of an infested dwelling during the day may show no signs of activity.

Are Oriental Cockroaches Dangerous – Do they Bite?

While oriental cockroaches do not bite or sting, they can be dangerous to people. These pests live their life around water and warm areas which mean they tend to have more bacteria on their body. They live near garbage cans, garbage disposals and in bathrooms. But that does not mean that they will stay in these warm and moist areas. They will venture out for food, and that means heading straight for your kitchen. The Oriental cockroach will walk over kitchen counters in search of food and can even crawl into cupboards and pantries into food that is not sealed properly. Just like any other species of cockroach, oriental cockroaches can also cause allergic reactions to people that suffer from asthma.

Oriental Cockroach Control

If you find yourself having a problem with oriental cockroaches or any other pest, you should call a professional like Woodland-Davis Termite and Pest Control  right away! If you have seen just one pest, that usually means there are much more hidden behind appliances and cabinets. This could mean a bigger problem than you thought! Woodland-Davis Termite and Pest Control  offers a great pest control service  to target Oriental cockroaches and other pests. Call today for an appointment.

It’s spring time and that means you should be pulling on your favorite garden gloves and going to work to get your yard looking its best. Having the best-looking yard on the block not only makes you proud, but it will also send your neighbors into a tailspin of jealousy as they are forced to drive by your home each day wondering how you got it to look so beautiful. Woodland Davis Termite and Pest Control  will help protect your yard this spring  from harmful insects  that threaten to destroy your plants and trees.

Plant Rose Bushes this Spring

Roses  are the most popular flower planted by far, and for first-timers, there are a few steps that should be taken to ensure your roses look their best. It is important to consider location before you begin digging into the soil to plant your roses. Roses should be planted where they can receive at least five to six hours of full sunlight per day. Roses that are planted in areas that do not receive enough sunlight will slowly die off and possibly never fully bloom. When planting your roses it is also important to remember not to crowd them with other plants nearby. Be sure to keep your bare root roses in water until the moment you are ready to put them in the ground. Also be sure to wear proper gloves when planting roses, as they do have very sharp thorns that can pierce your skin. There are a handful of insects that will enjoy feasting on your roses if you do not take the proper steps to protect your plant. Japanese beetles, Aphids, and spider mites  are all insects that will destroy your roses. Be sure to remove dead leaves and canes to reduce the number of pests that come into your garden.

Tree & Rose Aphid, White Fly & Scale Pest Inspections, Insecticide, Fertilizer & Tree Injection Treatment, Prevention, Control & Removal in Woodland, Davis, Dixon & Winters California

If you have trees in your yard or on your property, springtime is the perfect time of year to do any tree pruning or trimming  that needs to be done in order for your tree to continue to grow and stay healthy throughout the year. Trees last a lifetime, so it is important to spend the time now to care for it properly. If you are looking to plant a new tree  in your yard this spring, consider what type of tree would work best. Many homeowners make the mistake of purchasing the wrong type of tree for their property that will not flourish or grow to its full potential. Termites  are a problem for many homeowners with trees on their property, contact Woodland Davis Termite and Pest Control  to keep your trees healthy and termite free this spring.

As we move into the summer months the days get longer and mosquitoes  are out with a vengeance. Mosquitoes can ruin a barbecue, picnic or outdoor sporting event in little to no time. As the outdoor temperature continues to increase, so does our internal body temperature, which in turn causes our bodies to cool down by perspiring. The human body produces over 340 chemical odors during perspiration. Mosquitoes are especially attracted to a chemical in our sweat called Octenol. Some people produce more of this chemical than other people. This explains why some of us are more susceptible to mosquito bites than others.

Nuisance Mosquitoes

The Spanish translation for mosquito is “ little fly ” and in Australia, mosquitoes are called “ Mozzies ”! No matter where you are from we all agree that mosquitoes are a nuisance! There are approximately 175 species of mosquitoes in the United States alone. Female mosquitoes can lay as many as 300 eggs at one time. Mosquitoes spend their first 10 days of life in water predominantly stagnant water.

Irritating Mosquito Bites

Only female mosquitoes bite. The females need the protein in our blood to help her eggs grow and develop. Mosquitoes don’t actually have teeth; they bite with a long serrated mouthpiece called a proboscis. They use the proboscis to pierce the skin and locate a capillary. As the mosquito sucks blood with the first proboscis, a second proboscis pumps saliva containing a mild painkiller and an anti-coagulant. The majority of people bitten have a mild allergic reaction to this saliva which causes the area around the bite to swell and itch.

Mosquito Attractants

Mosquitoes find their targets by detecting human breath and following carbon dioxide  that is released when we exhale. Mosquitoes also use heat sensors  around their proboscis to detect the warmth of our bodies and the blood inside it. Dark clothing attracts mosquitoes; darker clothing retains more heat than light colored clothing.

Disease Spreading Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are annoying but they can also spread disease. Mosquitoes spread diseases such as West Nile virus, Malaria, and Dengue fever. West Nile virus was first detected in the United States in 1999. This disease is also found in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Mexico, and Canada. West Nile virus first appeared in California in 2003 and by 2004, the disease had spread across the state.

Mosquito Prevention Tips

Here are some tips from Woodland-Davis Termite and Pest Control  to help you protect yourself. To avoid being bitten by mosquitoes:
– Skip scented soaps, lotions and hair products when heading outside for the day.
– Whenever possible wear light-colored clothing with long sleeves. You may also wish to apply a personal insect repellent and apply extra protection by using a repellent especially designed for use on clothing.
– Remove any standing water from your property. Check for items such as buckets, or other containers and be sure to clean any debris that may have collected in gutters or other drainage systems. Change water regularly in decorative items like birdbaths and fountains.
– If you are fishing or hiking by mindful of heavily wooded areas, and lakes and ponds. These areas are often a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Winter has come to an end and warmer weather is greeted happily with backyard barbecues, children playing outside and spring landscape projects. However, there are some aspects of warmer weather that are not so welcomed. It is termite swarming season, and it is essential that homeowners learn all they possibly can about this destructive pest, so homes are better protected from the havoc a termite infestation can cause. Termites are responsible for over five billion dollars worth of structural damage each and every year.

Termite Swarming Season

As soon as temperatures begin to rise, termites begin to swarm and flourish, making spring their busiest time of year. Once a termite colony successfully gains access to the inside of your home, they will chew through concrete, wood, carpeting, flooring and wallpaper twenty-four hours a day. Homeowners usually notice they have a termite problem during the swarming season. This is a time when termites are working hard to expand their colonies. However, often times, termites are already present in the home before being discovered during swarming season.

Sure Signs of Termites

There are a few sure signs that your home is in danger of being damaged by the presence of termites. Termites create tunnels made of mud that lead in, over and under wood structures. Keep a look out for any sign of these mud tunnels, where they come from and where they are leading to. Any wood structure or tree trunk that has been rotted out  or darkened in color are other indications that termites are living on your property.

Proactive Termite Prevention

It is a good idea to be proactive and stop termites before they even have a chance at destroying your property. Some simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of a termite infestation include eliminating any moisture  around your home’s foundation.  Seal cracks and holes  to prevent termite entry. Do not stack firewood or lumber next to your home. Inspect wood carefully  before bringing it into your home. Keep tree branches and other landscape trimmed  and away from your house. Reduce the humidity  in your home’s crawl spaces with proper ventilation. Most importantly, if you suspect any sign of termites in your home or on your property, contact Woodland-Davis Termite & Pest Control , Inc to schedule a professional termite inspection. A termite inspection will determine how serious your termite problem or infestation may be. Contact Woodland-Davis Termite & Pest Control for the best and most effective termite control service available.

CHILLY WEATHER BRINGS RODENTS

During the cooler months of the year, rodents often begin to look for food and shelter in cozy homes, but you don’t have to let these uninvited guests move in this winter. Our rodent control service experts can implement effective control measures that are guaranteed to eliminate these critters that may be present in your home or business. Rodents, including mice and rats, are especially busy during the fall and winter months, often nesting in attic insulation and contaminating food. These unsightly pests are adept at fitting through small crevices and holes and can gnaw their way through various types of building materials. If you suspect the signs of a rat or mice infestation in your home or business, you can depend on The Local Guys at Woodland-Davis Termite & Pest Control  to effectively and affordably control the problem.

If it seems like your home or yard has become infested with giant mosquitoes, don’t panic. You are probably dealing with a Crane Fly infestation that could be threatening to your landscape, but poses no threat to humans. It is not the adults who are the culprits, but their larvae that can damage vegetation in your yard. They can be very damaging to lawns and plants because they feed voraciously on plant material and leave visible brown marks wherever they roam.

Crane flies get their name for their disproportionately long legs. They have often been called “mosquito hawks” because of a widespread myth that Crane Flies eat mosquitoes, which they are actually incapable of doing. During warmer seasons of the year, crane flies can become an annoying and damaging pest throughout California. They tend to inhabit warmer and wetter environments such as woodlands, streams, and lawns.  

Much like the mosquito, they are numerous around water deposits. Often, they can find their way into people’s homes and are attracted to light just like moths. In spite of not causing any damage, they can be irritating due to their swarming nature. If you have a crane fly infestation in your yard, initially you’ll notice mild plant and lawn damage in the form of brown spots. Over time, you will start to notice what looks like huge mosquitoes drifting around your property. If you do not take the proper steps to contain them, they could infiltrate your home in large numbers.

If you are facing an infestation of crane flies, mosquitoes or any other pests, don’t hesitate to call  The Local Guys today for a free pest control quote! We have provided home and business owners effective, lasting pest control since 1980  and can resolve any of your pest control concerns.