Printable: The 4 Arachnids to Avoid
We are always asked how to tell the difference between a harmless and dangerous spider. Which spiders are poisonous are which are not? Well, here it is. A quick and easy reference guide to the four arachnids to avoid in Southern California. Print it out, stick on your fridge, bulletin board or keep a handy […]
How to Prevent and Treat Fleas
Fleas are insects without wings that feed on the blood of their hosts, most commonly your pets. Fleas can jump 200 times their body length. And fleas jump quickly, which makes them hard to see (and catch). Fleas cause more irritation (especially for your pet) than they do disease. Fleas can cause tapeworms if ingested […]
It’s That Time of Year: Subterranean Termite Swarming Season
A subterranean termite lives in the soil where they need moisture to live. These invasive and destructive creatures build mud tubes (which are literally that: tubes of mud) which are their form of transportation and protection from weather and predators. Using mud tubes, they can even get through cracks in concrete to get where they […]
Rodent Proofing your Home
A mouse can enter your home in a crack or hole the size of a dime. A rat, through a hole the size of a quarter. They come inside for the same reason you do. A nice, warm, cozy place to stay, drink and eat. Not only do you not want them in the house […]
An interview with Dr. Eric Paysen: Lloyd Pest Control Entomologist
How did you get into the field of entomology and pest control? I first became interested in entomology while working a summer internship at a state agricultural research facility in South Carolina. After finishing my bachelor’s degree in biology I went on to earn both a M.S. and Ph. D. in entomology from Clemson University. […]
How to Select a Pest Control Company
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has given citizens a guide to selecting a pest control company. Here at Lloyd Pest Control, we are proud to say that we surpass all of the criteria. We provide links below for many of the resources in California. Is the company licensed with the state? Are the employees […]
Is pest control safe?
Yes, pest control is safe for you, your family and your pets. Allow us to explain: Today, responsible pest control operators view themselves as guardians of the environment. Nowadays, we seek ways to minimize applications of pesticides, instead opting for highly targeted products that avoid collateral damage to your living area and to our community. […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Bed Bugs
How do you get bed bugs? It is uncommon to experience bed bugs in a single-family residence, so don’t be frightened by the recent hysteria. Bed bugs are more common in a high transient population, dorms and apartments. They are passed around from one infested home to the other. Although they are called “bed bugs,” […]
Bed Bugs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get bed bugs? It is uncommon to experience bed bugs in a single-family residence, so don’t be frightened by the recent hysteria. Bed bugs are more common in a high transient population, dorms and apartments. They are passed around from one infested home to the other. Although they are called “bed bugs,” […]
Termite Season: Termite Warning Signs and Termite Prevention.
By Eric Paysen, Ph. D. The end of summer brings with it melancholy. But here in Southern California, it also brings Santa Ana winds. And wildfires. And a much less publicized disaster waiting to happen: termites. Each September and October, millions of mating termites swarm through our skies in search of new homes to colonize. […]
