Pest Control in Sacramento

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin34

Sacramento is infested with a huge array of pest problems. The hot Sacramento summers and rainy winters make for ideal bug conditions. Further, with more and more landscaping, and increased population, the Sacramento insects now have more water and food sources. As such, there is a need for quality, guaranteed Sacramento Pest Control solutions. Find the protection you and your family need with Neighborly Pest Management.

Neighborly Pest Management is a Sacramento pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Sacramento pest service

Bed Bugs in Downtown Sacramento

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin34

The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius Linnaeus 1758) is an ectoparisite insect (a parasite which lives on the outside of the body of the host) of the family Cimicidae. Bed bugs feed only on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts. Although bed bugs have a cryptic behavior and can conceal themselves in tight cracks and crevices, bed bugs are often found in bed parts, such as mattresses and box springs, hence the common name.

Adult bed bugs measure 3/16 inch long; and are broadly oval and flat. Bed bugs are amber to reddish brown in color, depending on how recently they fed. When present in sufficient numbers, it is possible to detect an obnoxiously sweet or foul “locker room” odor, which is emitted from their glands.

Bed bugs like to travel and are good hitchhikers. They will hide in suitcases, boxes and shoes to be near a food supply. They are elusive, nocturnal creatures. They can hide behind baseboards and in cracks, crevices, and folded areas of beds, bedding and adjacent furniture, especially mattresses and box springs. Bed bugs can also hide in electrical switchplates, picture frames, wallpaper and nearly anywhere inside a home, car, bus, or other shelter. Bed bugs usually come out at night for a blood meal. However, they are opportunistic insects and can take a blood meal during the day, especially in heavily-infested areas. Bed bugs usually require 5-10 minutes to engorge with blood. After feeding, they move to secluded places and hide for 5-10 days. During this time, they do not feed but instead digest their meal, mate, and lay eggs.

Inspect the seams of the mattress that you will be sleeping on. Consider bringing a large plastic trash bag to keep your suitcase in during hotel stays. Never bring second-hand furniture, especially mattresses and box springs, into a home without thoroughly examining for signs of a bed bug infestation. You might consider having a Neighborly Pest Management professional inspect the furniture as it is difficult to detect an infestation if you are untrained.

Neighborly Pest Management is a Downtown Sacramento pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Downtown Sacramento pest service

House Ants in Downtown Sacramento

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin34

Odorous House Ants are these small, dark brown ants that are common throughout Downtown Sacramento. The name comes from the ‘rotten coconut’ smell produced when a worker is crushed. These ants feed on dead insects, sugar and meats. They are fond of the honeydew produced by aphids and scales, and will tend these insects, protecting them from other predators. If only a few Odorous House ants are seen indoors, it usually means they are from an outdoor nest and are in search of food. If winged ‘swarmers’ are seen indoors, then it’s time to worry about infestation. Odorous House ants will nest anywhere warm and moist, behind baseboards and in cabinet voids.

Neighborly Pest Management is a Downtown Sacramento pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Downtown Sacramento pest service

Bee Removal in Fair Oaks

Posted on October 8, 2011 by admin34

Neighborly Pest Management is professionals when it comes to identifying the bee problem, removing the bees, and removing bee hives in Fair Oaks. Bee Control is what we do. With rising concerns of the Africanized bee (killer bee) more people are now looking to control their bee problems rather than avoid them. Unlike other conventional pest control companies in Sacramento who only kill the bees but don’t fully solve the problem, we find the hive, remove the bees, remove the hive and prevent future infestations of the area. That is true bee control! Our Bee Control technicians are fully trained and are professionals when it comes to dealing with bees. Please do not attempt to remove bees or bee hives without the proper equipment and experience. Give us a call. We service Fair Oaks for Bee Control

Neighborly Pest Management is a Fair Oaks pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Fair Oaks pest service

Fire Ants in Fair Oaks

Posted on October 8, 2011 by admin34

There are two main types of Fire ants in Fair Oaks. The first, indigenous Fire ant is simply called the Red ant, and is found throughout Fair Oaks. The second, more aggressive species is the Red Imported Fire ant, and has colonized the majority of the southeastern US, as well as Sacramento. The indigenous species rarely comes into contention with human, preferring to do their housekeeping in the wild. Their mounds are large, and can contain thousands of individuals. They feed on seeds, tender plants, crickets and other insects. Fire ants, unlike other species of ant, do not envenomate with a bite, rather they use their jaws to clamp on their prey, then sting with their abdomen, injecting an alkaloid venom. This venom causes a reaction in humans that feels like being burned by a flame, thus the name Fire ant. Individuals with a sensitivity to Fire ant bites can be killed by this venom. These ants have a copper colored head, while the abdomen will be darker. Multiple sized ants can be present in one mound.

Red Imported Fire Ants, are a greater risk to agriculture and health than their cousins. These imported Fire ants are much more aggressive than other species, attacking en mass anything which disturbs their mound. The venom contained in their venom sacs is unique, and contains a high concentration of toxins. The size of the mounds built by Red Imported Fire ants can damage plant roots and cause crop damage. It is difficult for a novice to tell the difference between Red Imported Fire ants and their cousins. But our skilled servicemen at Neighborly Pest Management have the expertise to distinguish and eliminate your red ant problem

Neighborly Pest Management is a Fair Oaks pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Fair Oaks pest service

Pest Control In Sacramento

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin34

When it comes to pest control, Sacramento residents have many options, but one clear choice. Since 1978, Neighborly Pest Management has provided superior residential and commercial exterminating services throughout the Sacramento region, including Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Roseville, Lincoln, North Highlands, Downtown Sacramento, Stockton, and Davis. We have built our solid reputation one satisfied client at a time. Throughout Sacramento, pest control that is detailed, effective and environmentally-friendly is the hallmark of our services.
No matter your pest problem, whether termites, ants, wasps, scorpions, rodents or other pests, Neighborly Pest Management brings you immediate results. From Sacramento ant control to Lincoln termite inspection, our trained staff of professionals delivers outstanding pest control services.

Neighborly Pest Management is a Sacramento pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Sacramento pest service

Pest Control For Wasps In Sacramento

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin34

Wasps come in many types and sizes. The ones that are of most concern to the citizens of Sacramento are yellow jackets and hornets because they tend to be the ones that sting you. Their social organizations range from cooperative fertile female paper wasps to the caste system of Yellowjackets, in which there is a single fertile queen and a large population of smaller unmated females. Some social wasps are predators for most or all of the year and provide a great benefit by killing large numbers of plant-feeding insects and nuisance flies; others are exclusively scavengers. Yellowjackets will also forage on foods that you eat, especially sweets and meats.
Due to their size and coloration these wasps are often mistaken for bees. Bees are not nearly as aggressive and are valued as major pollinators as well as honey producers.
Wasps can become a serious problem when they threaten to sting humans. One of the most troublesome of the social wasps is the Yellowjacket. Yellowjackets, especially ground- and cavity-nesting ones such as the western Yellowjacket, tend to defend their nests vigorously when disturbed. Defensive behavior increases as the season progresses and colony populations become larger while food becomes scarcer. In the fall, Yellowjackets are primarily scavengers and they start to show up at picnics, barbecues, around garbage cans, at dishes of dog or cat food placed outside, and where ripe or overripe fruit are accessible. At certain times and places; the number of scavenger wasps can be quite large.

Neighborly Pest Management is a Sacramento pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Sacramento pest service

Carpenter Ants in Sacramento

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin34

The most common type of ant in Sacramento is the Carpenter Ant. Carpenter Ants are more than just a nuisance. Carpenter Ants can be very destructive because they spend their time carving tunnels and galleries in wood. This can seriously weaken the wood, leading to structural damage, even collapse. Carpenter ants feed on protein and sugar; in the wild from dead and decaying insects, and the honeydew from aphids and scales living on plants. Indoors, even a clean home can offer them a feast. To determine if you have Carpenter ants, you will need to examine one. They will have one node (waist) and a smoothly rounded thorax (the back will be smoothly curved). Carpenter ants are usually red or black. Carpenter ants are commonly seen in the spring, though they are active year round. If Carpenter ants are seen indoors during the winter, however, it is highly likely there will be an indoor nest.

Neighborly Pest Management is a Sacramento pest control service
Neighborly Pest Management is a licensed Sacramento pest service