Spotting a spider near a garage door, along a baseboard, or in a quiet corner can seem like a sudden fall problem. Cooler weather often makes spider activity easier to notice as insects gather near buildings and mature spiders move around in search of mates. Why do spiders come inside? Food and shelter are usually […]
Why You’re Seeing More Spiders Indoors in the Fall Read More »
Imagine beginning your workday by noticing droppings near a supply cabinet or an insect along a window frame. It may seem like a small issue, but the concern can grow quickly when employees and customers start to arrive. Fall pest pressure can look different across California, where coastal, inland, and desert areas may experience different
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Every fall, homeowners across California start noticing the same thing: scratching sounds in the walls, droppings near the back of a cabinet, a gnawed corner on a bag of pet food. It is not a coincidence that these signs tend to cluster around the same time of year. As outdoor temperatures drop and food sources
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Birds may seem like a minor nuisance when they gather near rooflines, loading docks, or outdoor dining areas. When they return regularly, cleanup, repairs, interruptions to daily operations, and a poor first impression can all add to the cost of running a business. The impact of birds on commercial property often extends beyond appearance. Bird
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For California homeowners, termite protection isn’t really a yes-or-no decision. It’s a question of timing, method, and budget. U.S. homeowners collectively spend about $5 billion a year on termite control and damage repair, and California carries more than its share of that bill. Here’s a look at what protection actually costs in 2026, how the
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Termites have been chewing on California homes for as long as anyone has been building them here. Two native species do most of the damage: the Western subterranean termite, which nests in soil and works its way up, and the Western drywood termite, which lives inside the wood itself. The state’s mild winters, irrigated landscapes,
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If you live in California, odds are you have already crossed paths with a house mouse, the most common rodent in the state. But mice are just the opening act. Rats and squirrels turn up in homes and businesses from the coast to the Central Valley, and each one brings its own headaches. Dewey has
The Most Common Rodents in California and How to Control Them Read More »
Imagine your dog coming inside after an afternoon in the backyard in Elk Grove, a walk along the American River Parkway in Sacramento, or a hike on a neighborhood trail anywhere from the Bay Area to the Inland Empire. No limping, no visible bites, no obvious sign that anything happened. But somewhere over the course
One Bite is All it Takes: The Rising Threat of Heartworm in California Pets Read More »
Most people imagine standing water in garden plants when they think about mosquito breeding grounds in backyards. Bird baths, clogged gutters, and old containers left out after a rainstorm are all real targets. But your landscaping itself can be just as much of a problem, and it’s something most homeowners never think to check. According
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You’re reaching into the garage for a box, moving a pot in the garden, or sweeping out the corner of a shed, and something dark and glossy catches your eye. Could that be a black widow? In California, that’s always a possibility. Black widows are among the scariest and most threatening spiders in the state,
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