Common pests in Long Beach.
Most people call an exterminator before they know what the pest is, and that is fine. Here are five 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 handles removal with trapping and baiting suited to the property. If vents are letting them in, exclusion work repairs or replaces foundation, attic and pocket vents. The details are on the rodent control page.
Mosquitoes
Bites every evening on the patio usually mean mosquitoes are breeding close by, often in standing water like plant saucers or a bird bath. Evict treats the shady plants where they rest during the day and can tell you whether a bait station fits the yard. Read about mosquito control in Long Beach.
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.
