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*Tip for Termite Prevention in Ventura County

Store firewood and scrap wood at least 20 feet from your home.  Drywood termites form new colonies by entering your home through small holes.  So, seal all cracks and crevices.

Ventura County Pest Control

California apartment and home owners have to deal with numerous pests but none as pervasive and persistent as rats, termites, and fire ants. The following information is a brief overview of a few pests that invade and damage homes in california

The Rat - Rat Control in Ventura County
North America is crawling with 3 different species of rats. he roof rat, the house rat and the largest of them, the Norway rat, which can weigh up to 1 pound. Unlike other small mammals, the rat doesn’t have a time of hibernation during the cold seasons, so they are active throughout the year.

Rats are carriers of over 35 different diseases, including the HantaVirus and Salmonella. They introduce their diseases through their droppings (up to 50 per night) and urine. They are small in size and can actually enter your home through any hole as large as the human thumb.

Getting rid of rats is very tricky and should be done by a professional rat control service in the Ventura County area. Calling a licensed pest control service is the best and safest way to rid your home of these annoying and dangerous pests.

The Termite - Termite Control in Ventura County
Everyone has heard of the destructive little pest known as the termite. The termite lives in every state but Alaska. They are small, white, and occasionally have wings. Termites can destroy the structural integrity of a home in just a few months. They cause over $5 billion dollars in damage a year.

The tell-tale signs of a termite infestation are wings and carcasses in window sashes, sudden wood damage around windows, exterior doors and the base of exterior walls. To get rid of termites you need a professional pest control service. Killing a few termites on your own will not stop the nest and termites from devouring your home.

The Ant - Ant Control in Ventura County
Southern Californian residents have the joy of living close to the one of the most aggressive insects in the world. The Fire Ant is brownish-red, and is capable of building a foot high gopher-like hole in your yard. They enter your home to forage for food then leave. Discovering fire ants in your yard and home is not a pleasant experience.

The Fire Ants name is derived from their painful bite and they also attack in swarms. Their bites will stay around for weeks and can even scar. As a result, homes infested with fire ants are unsafe for families and children.

Attempting to rid your home fire ants on your own is a mistake. They build tunnels radiating out from the mound to attack anything that threatens. Calling in professional ant control in Ventura County is the best way to rid your residence of a ant infestation.

If you suspect you have a pest problem, rather than waiting until it's to late and suffer from the costly damage, contact AllGuard Pest Control for a free home inspection. Ventural Pest Control at it's finest!