Orange County Summer Entertaining: Why Professional Pest Control Matters Before Your July Party
July 15, 2026 July in Orange County means one thing – backyard parties, picnics, and outdoor entertaining everywhere. It also means ants, flies, rodents, and basically every pest in the area suddenly wants to be invited to your event. Nothing […]
Your Restaurant’s Outdoor Patio Just Became a Bee Landing Strip – June Commercial Pest Reality
June 10, 2026 June outdoor dining season just started and your beautiful patio is now basically a five-star buffet for every bee, wasp, and hornet in Orange County. Welcome to summer restaurant problems. What’s Actually Happening Right Now Bees love […]
Orange County Properties Face Pest Season as April Warmth Brings Roaches, Rodents, and Insects
Orange County, CA – April 10, 2026 – Preferred Pest Control reports a significant increase in pest activity throughout Orange County as April’s warm temperatures and spring rain create ideal conditions for multiple pest species invading residential and commercial properties. […]
Get Rid of Ants in Your Kitchen
Let’s face it: nobody likes seeing ants in their homes. But this dislike becomes more intense when you spot ants inside your kitchen! Just imagine you are opening your pantry to take out all the ingredients for baking your favorite […]
Winter Pests and Orange County Pest Control
Insects, being cold-blooded, frequently hibernate during the winter. However, the presence of warm, climate-controlled homes and a steady source of food and water can lead some bugs to venture indoors rather than go into hiding throughout the colder months. Rodents, […]
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants | Preferred Pest Control
Natural Ant Repellents Keep ants from returning with these repellents. Cucumbers Place cucumber slices near entry points in your home. Ants are repelled by the smell. Chalk Draw a chalk line where you don’t want ants to cross. The ants […]
PEST CATEGORY: ANTS
CARPENTER ANT: Carpenter ants are large ants that nest in hollows of woods. The nest is usually associated with wood decay or termite damage in a house. Outdoors, carpenter ants nest in mulch and debris. They do not consume wood; […]
Post-Valentine’s Day Pests
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We shared chocolates and laughs with a loved one, attended a fun singles party, or maybe we just skipped celebrating all together this year. While humanity was wrapped up in love (or their blankets […]
Pests of All Seasons
Though some pests die off in winter, many thrive all year long in Southern California’s warm climate. Even those that don’t make it through the winter, lay their eggs in anticipation of the coming of spring. Since so many pests […]
Fall Pests: Ant Infestations in Orange County
In most cold regions of the country, ants go into a dormant, hibernation-like state during the chilly fall months. But in Orange County, our temperate and balmy climate is a bit of a double-edged sword. It’s usually warm enough for […]