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Whether wasps are dangerous depends on the species of wasp you're dealing with. Almost all wasps can sting, but some are so docile that they almost never do it. However, other wasps are highly aggressive and will sting at the slightest provocation. Typically, social wasps, like hornets and yellow jackets, are much more likely to sting. These nesting varieties will do just about anything to protect their nests, up to and including swarming by the thousands and stinging over and over again until they chase away any perceived threat. In this case, wasps can be dangerous, especially to those allergic to insect venom.

If you already have a wasp infestation, doing your own wasp removal is not advisable. While you might get away with knocking down a couple of mud dauber tunnels, if you mess with yellow jacket or hornet nests, it will be a different story. Trying to get rid of these species could result in an attack that leaves you with hundreds of stings. To keep yourself safe, the best thing you can do is contact the wasp experts here at The Termite Guy! We can safely and effectively remove the wasps from your property regardless of the species.

While you may not be able to get rid of wasps yourself once you already have them, wasp prevention is much easier. Just take these steps: - Cover all outdoor garbage cans with tight lids. - Try using decoy nests to make social wasps think they're invading other wasps' territory. - Never leave fruits or veggies from outdoor plants sitting on the ground. - Get rid of infestations of spiders, caterpillars, or other wasp prey. - Plant wasp-repellent herbs and flowers like basil, lemongrass, and marigolds. And remember, for the best wasp removal services in Southern California, the experts here at The Termite Guy are just a click or call away!

Rodents like living near people, which can make preventing problems with them difficult. The following prevention tips and regular rodent control services will make rodents think twice about calling your property home. - Clear any yard debris, fallen trees, and woodpiles from your yard that offer harborage sites. - Don't place bird feeders near your home. - If you feed pets outside, make sure to pick up uneaten food. - Cut back tree branches, shrubbery, and other landscaping from your home's exterior. - Carefully inspect your home's exterior from top to bottom and repair any defect that rodents can use as entry points. Mice can move through spaces the diameter of a pencil. - Keep food in your house out of the reach of rodents by storing it either in the fridge or airtight containers with locking lids. - Regularly clean your home to remove crumbs and other food debris. Clear areas of clutter rodents could hide within. Learn more about rodent control and home pest control in Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties by calling today!

Mice, rats, and other types of rodents belong to the order Rodentia which means "to gnaw." Scientists group rodents together because they all have continuously growing, chisel-like front incisors they use to gnaw and cut through objects. In order to stop these teeth from overgrowing, rodents constantly chew on things they come across. Trees to dining room tables are used as teething toys by rodents. Mice are rodents with small oval bodies and small triangular heads. Their ears and tails have a light layer of velvety fur. Adult rats are typically larger than adult mice. They have large blunt heads, and their ears and scaly tails are hairless. Light brown, dark brown, gray, or black fur often covers the bodies of mice or rats. White or another lighter color fur typically covers their undersides.

Wasps are insects in the order Hymenoptera. Bees and wasps often look very similar, and since they both fly and sting, it can sometimes be hard to tell them apart. However, there are some definite distinctions that will clue you in as to whether you're dealing with a bee or a wasp. Some types of wasps are obviously not bees because they are not the right color. However, many wasp varieties are yellow and black, like their bee cousins. If you see a wasp that looks like this, look at the shape of its body. Bees are typically fat and do not have distinctive curves in their middle. Wasps have a tightly cinched waist and are longer and narrower than bees. They are also generally hairless, while bees are fuzzy.

The best way to remove California rodents from your home and keep them out is to get assistance from a local professional. Here at The Termite Guy, we offer general pest control and rodent exclusion services; our goal is to help you keep your home pest-free. We guarantee the quality of our services and tailor our services to meet the individual needs of the homes and families we serve. Contact us to learn more about working together to keep rodents out of your house throughout the year!

Rodents can become a problem in and around any of our California homes. While people often associate rodent infestations with cold weather, the truth is that rodents will enter our homes at any time of the year. Some things may make your home more likely to experience rodent problems. If you have an older home, the exterior likely has many cracks and crevices that provide rodents with entry and exit points. If you live in an area currently under development, rodents will migrate and often take up residence in surrounding homes. And finally, sudden weather events cause mice and rats to seek shelter within our homes.

Mice and rats are curious, intelligent creatures and, over time, have learned that where we live provides them with the things they need to live comfortably. Food, water, and safe, dry shelter are within the walls of our houses, and these opportunistic pests won't hesitate to take advantage. When mice and rats move into our homes to nest, they don't fill out a renter's agreement; they are squatters and therefore do their best to stay out of our sight. Rodents are prey animals and prefer to nest in quiet, out-of-the-way places. Basements, attics, crawl spaces, wall voids, and the backs of cabinets and appliances are common places to discover nests and rodent activity.