Bees, Wasps, and Hornets Invading Orange County: Stinging Insect Crisis Forces Property Owners to Act Now
Orange County, CA – Preferred Pest Control warns Orange County homeowners and business owners about escalating stinging insect activity as warm temperatures and increased outdoor activity create ideal conditions for wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets throughout residential and commercial […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avoiding Insect Bites and Stings This SoCal Summer
Summer is the season of beautiful blue skies, great weather, and an abundance of outdoor activities with family and friends. There are pool parties, barbecues, and vacations which allow everyone to escape their regular routines. But, alas, summer is also […]
Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, Oh My – Know the Differences and When to Act
A Bee? A Wasp? or a Hornet? While nearly everyone can identify the honey bee, because the species is so frequently in the news, most people don’t know the difference between stinging insects – bees, wasps, hornets, and other stinging […]
Are Bees a Problem at Your Southern California Home?
What to Do when Bees Invade Your OC Home If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve heard about the plight of the honey bees and the resulting damage their demise could cause for everyone here on planet earth. […]
How to Prevent Wasps from Invading Your Home
Wasps in Orange County In October and November, Orange County homeowners, businesses, and residents can expect to see scavenging Yellow Jacket Wasps hovering over trash cans and invading picnic gatherings and other outdoor festivities. A simple swat may send flies […]
Yellow Jacket Wasps in OC
It’s almost summer and that means it’s yellow jacket season! Be on the lookout for any ground wasps nests you find and call Preferred Pest Control if they become a nuisance! Need help with your Yellow Jacket or other types […]
Preventing and Controlling Wasps
Wasps There exists a lot of different species of wasps in nature, ranging from colors such as black, green, and blue while measuring to a few centimeters in length. These insects have two pairs of wings and a pinched abdomen. […]