Beetles Suborder of insects in the order Coleoptera Beetles are named for their hardened forewings, which cover the membranous hindwings when not in use for flight. This characteristic is shared by all members of the group, and distinguishes them from most other insects, which have membranous or leathery forewings. Beetles typically have 6 legs (though
Dampwood termites (Archotermopsidae) Dampwood termites are the most common type of termite found in the United States, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, South and Northeast regions. They live in damp wood and can damage homes by hollowing out wood for shelter and breeding purposes. Dampwood termites are light brown or dark yellowish-brown with two pale
Common Termites of California Did you know that termites are a common pest in California? In fact, they are one of the most common pests in the United States! Here, we’ll talk about the several types of termites in California and explain how to spot them. If you have an infestation, we will also offer
Drywood termites (Incisitermes minor) Drywood termites are found in the U.S., Canada, and even some of the southern parts of Europe. They are also found in Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America. A colony can have thousands to millions of termites. A colony can have thousands to millions of termites. A larger, visible
It’s not uncommon for rodents to invade homes or buildings. If a mouse or rat gets into your house, it can contaminate food and spread disease. Rats and mice are hard to get rid of completely without the help of a pest management professional—so prevention is key when it comes to these pesky critters. But
Gophers are small, burrowing rodents known for their destructive digging habits. Gophers may be found in North America and Central America and can wreak havoc on crops. While gophers are important to their ecosystem, they also reproduce quickly, making it important to understand how to manage them. Gophers are small, burrowing rodents native to southern
Roof Rat Black Rat, Ship Rat (Rattus rattus) The roof rat looks similar to a Norway rat but is smaller in size. Roof rats are also known as black rats, and they’re one of the most common types of rats in the state. These rodents get their name from their tendency to live in high
Ants Found in California Ants are some of the most common insect pests—there are more than 700 ant species in the United States. Pest control companies receive more calls for ant pest control than almost any other kind of pest control. When you see ants scurrying around in a California house or office, they’re probably
Call 888-669-3460 today! We’re here for you. We are glad to answer any questions or schedule an appointment.We provide commercial and residential pest control services in the South San Francisco Bay, Tri-Valley areas, and Santa Cruz County. Most people don’t think of wild animals and exotic bug then they think of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Scorpions That Can Be Found in Central California Did you find a scorpion in your home? Worry not, fellow Central Californians, while there are a few scorpions in the central state, they are very uncommon. Not only are you unlikely to run into one, but the ones that we have don’t tend to be harmful.
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