Rocklin has a lot of pests, as it combines both the development seen most suburbs of Sacramento and is right next door to a considerable amount of nature and rural areas that have more places for pests to thrive. Ants are especially common, as there are as many as 9+ species of ants that are native to this area. Luckily, not all of these are pest species, but many of them can enter properties that…
read moreKitchens are a hotspot for ants for the same reason that you and your family likely spend so much time in your kitchen. There is plenty of food and water the ants need to survive. From stray crumbs to sugary spills to unsealed food containers, kitchens are one of the top places for ants to be. This quickly becomes a problem when a nearby ant colony is foraging for food in your kitchen. Although most…
read moreFor all the different pests that can invade a property, ants often seem to be one of the less worrisome insects. Most of them are harmless, do not bite, and do not spread disease. As a result, many people choose to ignore ants or treat ants themselves rather than call a local pest control company in Northern California. With dozens of different ant treatments available at your local hardware store, it can seem easy to…
read moreNobody likes an insect in their home. But if you had to choose an insect to find on your property, chances are you’d probably choose an ant. We don’t have red ants here, and while we do have odorous house ants, they are not that common. That means the vast majority of ants in the area are essentially harmless. But the problem is that it’s never just one ant, and that’s where ants can become…
read moreAnts are one of the most common household pests, and almost every home without ongoing pest control has seen ants inside at some point. Once you see some ants, you can usually expect that more ants will follow. They use scent to navigate, following the smell of food and of other ants so preventing them from coming into your home in the first place is the best way to keep them out altogether. How to…
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