Nov 22
A bite from the female black widow spider can kill a deer. The spiders live outdoors under rocks, ledges, plants, woodpiles and in old pipes. When it gets cold or there is not enough water, they move into sheds and garages. They are active at night and only bite in self-defense. Huntington Beach pest control experts can locate, identify and eliminate the spiders.
Symptoms from a bite include severe pain, headache, chills and itching. Someone may feel dizzy or weak and have trouble speaking and breathing. Blood pressure may rise, and the person may vomit. Muscle cramps may lead to paralysis. The area around the bite will look like a small bump. Newport Beach pest control can help keep people safe.
People may not realize a black widow spider bit them until 30 to 90 minutes later. Less than one percent will die from a black widow spider bite. That said, seek medical attention immediately. If the person bitten is a child, elderly or in poor health, the person may go into shock. A coma could follow, and the person could die. Pregnant women may miscarry. Newport Beach pest control can help prevent this from happening.
A black widow spider is identified by the red markings on its black body. If possible, locate the spider, kill it, bag it and bring it along to the medical center. A positive identification would be helpful. Effects from a black widow spider bite may be mistaken for a heart attack, and the medicine to counteract the venom from a black widow spider is specific.
On the way to the medical facility, apply ice to reduce swelling and pain. If someone was bitten on an extremity, close the bite with a compression bandage, not a tourniquet. Elevate the arm or leg. The venom should slow down between the bite and the person’s heart.
The symptoms are severe for two or three days, then those symptoms will start to ease. Muscle pain may last up to three weeks. Hospitalization for people under 16-years-old and over 60-years-old may be required. Huntington beach pest control has the knowledge, skills and products to control black widow spiders.
Nov 10
Hantavirus is a life-threatening disease that will affect many individuals as they come into contact with contaminated dust. Rodents, especially mice, spread the deadly virus to humans through urine and feces. Most animals that carry the disease will never even show symptoms. Unfortunately, most people who interact with these dust particles will do so in the course of cleaning or living in an infected home. A service such as Huntington Beach pest control can help rid your home of rodents before the disease spreads to you or your loved ones.
Though the disease does not spread from person to person, it is essential to pay attention to symptoms and get the affected person to the hospital as quickly as possible. Many of the symptoms are easily confused for flu and cold symptoms.
1. The first symptom many people with Hantavirus begin to experience is a fever and an overall bad feeling. Most of these people will notice that they begin to feel sick and warm.
2. Muscle aches are commonly associated with the Hantavirus, especially when it is concentrated on the thighs and back. Feeling aches and pains in the shoulders and hips is a telltale sign that something may be seriously wrong.
3. People with Hantavirus will begin to experience chills, often related to the high fever accompanied by the disease.
4. This illness results in a number of breathing difficulties. For instance, many people with the disease experience shortness of breath or a dry cough. After so long, the cough may become wet over time. These symptoms are usually among the last to show up.
5. Abdominal pain and nausea are also common symptoms. The pain results in vomiting or diarrhea.
Call Newport Beach pest control for assistance eliminating the rodents that carry and spread this fatal illness. If you believe that you have contracted Hantavirus, receive treatment from a doctor as soon as possible, even if you believe you are starting to feel better.
Oct 29
When creepy, crawly insects invade your home it can be both a nuisance and an embarrassment. According to the Smithsonian Institution, there are over 10 quintillion insects in the world. With that many bugs, it is understandable why it is so hard to keep them out of your home. Knowing what attracts them is one of the most important ways to prevent them from getting inside. Here are some tips to help you the creepy crawlies outside where they belong.
Eliminate entry ways
Bugs are attracted to food, water and shelter. The inside of your home provides all of these. Your first line of defense against invading insects is to keep them out. You need to identify and seal all gaps and cracks in your house.
The place to start is at your doors. A well-sealed door goes a long way toward keeping out insects. At the bottom of the entryway, add a threshold plate made of aluminum or steel. Attach a door sweep to cover any gap between the bottom of the door and the threshold piece. Nylon brush sweeps are best. Add weather stripping around the door and caulk around the door frame.
Next, examine the outside of your house. Repair any missing siding, crumbling masonry or rotted wood. Look for gaps in the roof line where wasps and bees often build their nests and repair them. Caulk around all window frames or anywhere you see a gap in the exterior. You should also add mesh screen to the chimney opening and any vents.
Keep it clean
Even if you have properly sealed your home, some insects will find a way in. Do not encourage them to stay. Get rid of any food source that would seem inviting to them. Keep the house neat and clutter free. Keep all food in sealed containers. Clean up all food remains after meals and remove them from the house. All trash containers should have tight-fitting lids. Clean and sanitized them regularly.
Call Surf City Pest Control
If you need additional tips or help in keeping the creepy crawlies from invading your home, call Surf City Pest Control. We have been the best Huntington Beach pest control and Newport Beach pest control company for the last 45 years.
Oct 12
1. You’re still finding new bites<
You’ve researched, cleaned, sprayed, and still keep discovering new itchy spots on your skin. It’s time for professional help, especially if the problem is bed bugs. 95% of pest professionals say they’ve responded to a bed bug infestation in the last year, up from 25% in 2000. http://www.pestworld.org/all-things-bed-bugs/history-of-bed-bugs/bed-bug-facts-statistics/
Bed bugs are a rapidly spreading problem and should be handled quickly.
2.Using pesticides, still finding pests
If relentlessly tracking every stray morsel of food and putting down traps hasn't kept ants from your kitchen, or termites keep returning to where they’re causing damage, bring in reinforcements. Wasting too many resources on ineffective solutions early on can make the problem much more costly in the long run.
3.You don’t know where the bugs are getting into your home from
After searching your home inside and out and sealing all known insect entry points, pests are still making their way into your living space. A Huntington Beach pest control provider would walk your property and notice areas being exploited by insects that most residents would not. A pest control specialist can even detect factors that are attracting insects in the first place. Eliminating lures and household entry points is critical to any home pest treatment program, and a professional will make that plan as effective as possible.
4.You’re about to have new occupants
A household which is about to take on new members should definitely be free of pests. More people, more stuff in the home is just going to make future treatments more difficult, costly, and time-consuming. Perhaps worst of all, it needlessly adds more infested individuals to the situation. Better to first contact a Newport Beach pest control specialist.
5. It’s move out time
Why would anyone want to bring their problems from their last housing experience with them? Accidentally taking pests from one dwelling to another is a great way to make a move even more expensive, and is certain to upset new neighbors, roommates, and property managers.
Sep 28
When you need Huntington Beach pest control or Newport Beach pest control, Surf City Pest Control is a name you can trust. We have been helping Los Angeles and Orange County homeowners enjoy a home free of pests for more than 45 years. Unfortunately, household pests can cause a lot of damage before you are even aware of their presence. Termites, for example, can gnaw their way through the foundation of your home and cause unsightly and expensive damage.
At Surf City Pest Control, we can prevent damage before it starts. Some of the specific services we provide include the following:
-Fumigation of termites
-Treatment of dry wood to eliminate termite infestations
-Trapping and removal of mice and other rodents
-Treatment for bed bugs, ticks, ants, bees, wasps, fleas and spiders
-Trapping larger animals and removal of dead animals
-Sanitization of your home and control of odors
Whether you need Huntington Beach pest control or Newport Beach pest control, we encourage you to contact our company for a consultation. We schedule appointments according to your schedule and the severity of the problem. You never have to be concerned that we will try to sell you more services than you actually need. The current management of Surf City Pest Control is the third generation of ownership from the same family. We understand the value of family and treat you like you were a member of ours. At Surf City Pest Control, we guarantee our work with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
In addition to treating your home, we also provide you with tips for keeping pests away permanently. One of the most important things you can do is prevent moisture from building up in your home. Almost all types of pests thrive and multiply in a moist environment. It is also critical to seal all entry points to your home. Rodents and other pests can enter areas that are much smaller than their body size. To keep them out, walk around the outside of your home and lseal every opening.
Sep 25
There are numerous reasons why Surf City Pest Control is the best Huntington Beach pest control company around. Customers look for a local company that can offer expertise, dependability, reliability, and high-quality services. Customers have many options when choosing a Newport Beach pest control company, but Surf City consistently exceeds their customer’s expectations for several reasons.
First, Surf City pest control has a long history of providing excellent service to residents of Los Angeles, Orange County and many of the surrounding areas. This exceptional Huntington Beach pest control company is a third generation family-owned business that truly values the concept of old-fashioned customer service that simply keeps customers coming back for future services as well as spreading the word about the best Newport Beach pest control to their friends and family members.
Secondly, Surf City Pest Control values effectiveness and complete satisfaction so they only use the best products when treating their customer’s homes and businesses. These products are highly effective, but they carry a low level of toxins and are safe for the environment. Rest assured that household pets and children are always safe around the products that are used.
Lastly, Surf City Pest Control extends their customer services beyond simply treating the home. They provide customer education as well as offer great discounts to senior citizens and members of the military. One simply has to mention that they qualify for these discounts and the savings will be realized upon job completion. Customer education takes place when the trained professionals are at the home and they explain how infestations begin and how to avoid reoccurrence. Technicians are highly knowledgeable about prevention and they make sure that they transfer that knowledge to their customers before leaving their homes. Ideally, customers will gain the knowledge they need to avoid future pest control issues so they can focus on the things that are truly enjoyable in life.
