Ant Prevention: Don’t Let Ants Take Over Your Home

March 12, 2013

“Help! I have an ant invasion!”  I hear that a lot in the summer time.  But the fact is, the  ants invaded your property long before you were aware of them.  Even though you generally don’t become aware of ants until …

Simple Steps To Make Your Home Less Inviting To Rodents

December 18, 2012

When given the choice between two hotels you know nothing about, chances are you will choose the hotel that looks most inviting from the outside. Rats and mice are the same way. If they see a home that has plenty …

Don’t Make Your Home A Free Buffet For Rodents

December 7, 2012

If you are like most people, the thought of a rat or mouse in your house is enough to make you pull out your phone and call a pest control company. But you may not have to do this if …

Bed Bug Prevention

November 4, 2012

First it must be understood that there is nothing you can do to guaranty that you will not get bed bugs. Bed bugs are probably the most successful hitch-hikers known to man, and they can find their way almost anywhere …

Arachnophobia (Fear Of Spiders)

September 5, 2012

I was sitting at my desk trying to figure out what to write about when a very brave spider lowered itself from the ceiling and landed on my desk just inches from my keyboard. I quickly scooped it into a …

Tips To Avoid Mosquito Bites

August 28, 2012

As you all know, the week-ends have been pretty hot in Orange County these last couple weeks, so what better way to cool off than jump on the motorcycle with T-Ball and take a ride to Julian for some of …

Can Roaches Survive A Nuclear Blast?

August 15, 2012

With the finding of the mutated butterflies at Japan’s nuclear disaster site and all the speculation of what other species may have been affected, it got me thinking about the lowly German roach. It has been said that if there …

Pest Control and General Contracting in Orange County

August 2, 2012

Preferred General Contracting is built on customer service and pride in a job well done. We don’t just want your business, we want your loyalty. We can solve any problems you may have from drywood and subterranean termites, ants, black …