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 […]
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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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California has a lot going for it between the year-round sunshine, stunning coastlines, and world-class tacos. Unfortunately, it also has year-round bugs: ants that treat your kitchen like a buffet, termites that quietly snack on your walls, and bed bugs that make you question every hotel stay. If you’ve ever spotted a cockroach and immediately
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Nobody wants to share a home with a rat, and the reasons run deeper than the ick factor. Rodents can put your health at risk, and that risk hit close to home in early 2025, when three residents of Mammoth Lakes died of hantavirus. It was a sobering reminder that the rats and rodents slipping
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Early spring is one of the most common times for homeowners to notice ants inside the house. Warmer temperatures, seasonal moisture, and easier access to food make homes more attractive to growing colonies. In Sacramento, these conditions often appear before people realize a nest has already formed nearby. Ant problems usually start quietly. A few
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Spring pest activity in Sacramento often begins earlier than many property owners expect. Warmer temperatures and seasonal moisture allow ants, rodents, and insects to become active before peak pest season arrives. Commercial buildings often notice problems sooner because trash areas, food storage, and frequent foot traffic make it easier for pests to find shelter. Because
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Termites are quiet destroyers. There’s no dramatic moment when you suddenly discover them, as most infestations start months before any visible damage appears. By the time something looks obviously wrong, a colony may have already been eating away at your home’s structure for quite a while. If you live in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, or
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If you’ve started spotting more spiders crawling along baseboards or tucked into corners, you’re not alone. Late winter and early spring in Bakersfield often bring a noticeable uptick in indoor spider activity for residents. It doesn’t always mean your home has a serious problem, but it does mean conditions are lining up in their favor.
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San Diego might not face the freezing blizzards of the Midwest, but as temperatures drop during coastal winters, local rodents begin searching for warm, secure shelter. For businesses, this can mean unwanted guests. Commercial pest control in San Diego, CA, becomes a top priority this time of year because commercial buildings provide exactly what rodents
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During the winter, it’s normal to see an increase in spider activity in your San Jose home. Instead of surrendering to the infestation, take steps to learn about why these creepy crawlies are here and what you can do to get rid of them. Use this guide from Dewey Pest and Termite Control to see
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