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February 16, 2016 5:00:00 AM
On this blog, we express some hatred for two pests above all others: cockroaches and bed bugs. And I think they’re both pretty easy to understand. Bed bugs are a nightmare to deal with, because they’re hiders, and cockroaches aren’t much better. Because cockroaches are gross, and riddled with bacteria, and they carry disease and they can survive a […]
Read More →February 13, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Before we get into our list, let me start out with a disclaimer: the vast majority of spiders you’ll find in the home are harmless. In fact, in California, there are only eight types of spiders with poisonous bites – and six of them are of the Recluse family, which are not aggressive and generally only bite […]
Read More →February 12, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Most people seem to have a favorite season, and I would bet summer is the most popular choice. What’s not to like? Warm weather, summer vacations, Fourth of July fireworks and grilling on the weekends. Sounds great to me! But if you dislike pests the way I do, you may be a fan of winter […]
Read More →February 5, 2016 5:00:00 AM
The winter may not be great for outside activities, but it’s a fine time for dealing with pest problems – mostly because there aren’t that many! Insects and rodents get cold just like we do, and they have little interest in being active when it’s so chilly. So as long as no pests snuck into […]
Read More →February 1, 2016 5:00:00 AM
When you live in a place like Bakersfield, you have to adapt to certain things. The fog, for instance. During this time of year, there are many foggy nights where you definitely don’t want to be on the road. Or certain pest problems. Thanks to the arid nature of California’s Central Valley, there are many […]
Read More →January 27, 2016 6:00:00 AM
One thing I love about winter is the quiet. Do you ever go out onto your street in the middle of the night, after it’s been raining all day? Try it next time there’s a downpour. The world is wet and quiet and there’s hardly a car to be seen. Or listen carefully the next […]
Read More →January 25, 2016 5:00:00 AM
There is only one time I have ever liked a cockroach, and that was during the movie “Wall-E”. Our beloved titular robot had a little cockroach friend, who I liked so much I was even sad when Wall-E ran him over (he was fine, by the way). That’s also the only time I’ve ever been sad about […]
Read More →January 15, 2016 12:51:00 AM
Living in Bakersfield during the wintertime, it can be difficult to remember the pest problems of the summer. We’re experiencing such frigid and wet days, you’re probably wondering how anything manages to survive around here. But that’s just a trick of the season. The truth is, most pests are merely dormant right now – they […]
Read More →January 13, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Finding a reliable contractor of any kind can be difficult, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the task at hand. For instance, if you’ve ever painted a room before, then you know a little bit about painting – an unscrupulous contractor would have a hard time fooling you. But most folks don’t know that much about […]
Read More →January 8, 2016 5:00:00 AM
After a relatively mild winter in 2014-15, Mother Nature has come back in full force this year. We’ve already experienced some record low temperatures, and the winter isn’t even over yet. I can’t remember the last time I had to wear so many layers! And whenever I think of those layers, I’m always reminded of the […]
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