Common pests in Long Beach.
You do not need to name the pest before you call. Here are four that come up often around Long Beach, and the signs people tend to notice first.
Rats and mice
Droppings under the sink or along the garage wall. Scratching in the attic at night. Evict looks at where the rodents are active and how they get in, then traps and baits to suit the property. If vents are letting them in, exclusion work repairs or replaces foundation, attic and pocket vents. The details are on the rat and mouse control page.
Ants
The usual sign is a trail that comes back every time you wipe the counter. Ants rebuild a colony quickly, which is why there are monthly and bi-monthly plans as well as a one time visit. Ants, spiders, crickets, silverfish and earwigs all fall under general pest control.
Termites
Look for discarded wings on a window sill after a warm day, or mud tubes on the foundation. Southern California has both drywood and subterranean termites, and they are treated differently, so an inspection comes first. Termite inspections cover the attic, crawl space, window and door frames, garage and eaves.
Bed bugs
Small rust colored spots on the sheets and dark specks along mattress seams are common early signs. Bed bugs are one of the harder pests to clear and often need follow up visits. The prep sheets in English and Spanish explain how to get the room ready for bed bug treatment.
