In the Los Angeles area there are many types of pests that can invade your home. A few of the most common pests include the Argentine Ant, European Earwig and the flea. When you are in need of calling your local exterminators in Los Angeles, it’s probably to deal with the invasion of one of these insects.
The most common ant in the Los Angeles area is the Argentine Ant. This little black ant comes into our homes in search of water and food. They are common in the urban areas and can form colonies that contain thousands of ants. They are particularly bad when the cooler weather forces them to merge colonies and find a warm place, usually inside or under our home. This species is very tiny and can enter our homes through the tiniest cracks. To control the ant invasion, you should remove any kind of food debris, trim back trees to discourage them from entering through the roof or windows and have your exterminators in Los Angeles spray your home with pesticides.
The European Earwig is another pest, one that is active at night and hides during the day. They prefer to hide in moist, dark places such as rotting wood, manure piles and other such places. Adult earwigs can float in water for as long as 24 hours. If disturbed, these pests give off a foul smelling odor. Though there are many pesticides that are labeled for earwig control, it is important to also remove their hiding places. Get rid of any plant debris, mulch and other damp, dark places that earwigs like to hide in. Your exterminators in Los Angeles will be able to help you identify places that are likely harboring earwigs.
Fleas are common in most areas that are hospitable enough for them to survive in. With no wings, fleas have adapted their legs for jumping and can jump several feet from one host to the next. While some people are accustomed to the bite of fleas, it is extremely irritating to most and can cause skin lesions. Aside from the painful bites, fleas are also carriers of disease, including the carrier for the bubonic plague that wiped out a large amount of the European population in the middle ages. They are also intermediate hosts for tapeworm in dogs, cats and human. To prevent fleas, it is important to keep your home as sanitary as possible, prevent wild creatures, such as squirrels and opossums from living under your home or in your attic, and use an appropriate flea control pesticide on your house pets.
