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Pests in and around the home can be annoying, destructive, and expensive to clean up. That’s why it’s always better to prevent a pest infestation before it starts. With a few simple ideas and a little preventative pest control, it’s simple to remain pest free for 2012 and beyond.

One of the easiest and most sure-fire methods of remaining pest free is a dose of prevention. Call a local pest specialist and schedule an inspection and treatment session. Sealing cracks in the foundation of your home, both inside and outside, can help greatly with preventing infestations. Trained professionals can spot and seal holes you didn’t even know existed, and help prevent anything from ants and spiders to termites and mice.

If you’re worried about pets or children, or simply just don’t want potentially harmful chemicals sprayed into the environment, most pest control professionals will offer safe, non-toxic solutions. They can also localize their treatments to specific risk areas, as opposed to full foundation work. These solutions are just as effective as other pesticides.

For a dose of home prevention you can do yourself, take a look at your daily habits. Try to limit where you eat, sweep or vacuum often, and clean up spills. Open containers of food, especially pet food, can be a huge draw for ants, mice, and other pests. Garbage needs to be disposed of frequently and not allowed to build up. Open containers of leftovers, garbage, or anything else a pest can eat is a draw for them. If you make a habit of keeping things clean, you limit the attraction pests have to your home.

If you have an existing pest problem, there are plenty of ways to deal with it. Termites can be destructive, but a professional exterminator can help you get rid of them quickly and easily. If you think you may have such a destructive pest in your home, call for an inspection. The destruction they can cause builds up and can become very expensive over time. Other pests like mice, bees, or fleas can be just as bad, and proper pest control is a must.

A simple and inexpensive inspection, a few healthy habits in the home, and a bit of preventative treatment are all that’s needed to make sure you can remain pest free in 2012.

To ask any questions or request a complimentary inspection and estimate in the greater Los Angeles area, call Accuracy Plus today at (888) 675-0258.

When you live in Los Angeles, pest control is probably something you’ll have to deal with at some point. Due to the warm climate which is friendly to all kinds of critters, L.A. pest control stays busy year-round. There are a number of reasons you might need pest control services. Let’s take a look:

• Cockroaches. Although called the American Cockroach, this insect is not native to the United States. Los Angeles pest control company Accuracy Plus deals with roaches of all shapes and sizes. These bugs can be found all over your home, including in your food supply, so it’s a good idea to get an infestation taken care of with L.A. pest control services right away.
• Rats and mice. Rats and mice are well-known household pests. Pest control is usually necessary for these animals because they breed quickly, and may be difficult to catch, especially in large commercial buildings. Rodents carry diseases and may cause electrical fires by chewing through wires.
• Stinging insects. Insects that sting such as bees and wasps can be particularly dangerous, especially in great numbers. If you or anyone in your family or home is allergic to these insects, contact Los Angeles pest control right away.
• Biting insects. Biting insects such as fleas, ticks and fire ants can be very irritating to deal with. They harass you and your family pets, and fire ants can leave painful bites on your body. L.A. pest control services can help you deal with these infestations.
• Termites. These wood-eating insects are one of the most widespread pest control problems in the Los Angeles area. They wreak havoc in your home or business and, over time, can destroy whole buildings if not taken care of. Los Angeles pest control Accuracy Plus offers wood repairs for your residence along with environmentally friendly extermination solutions.

Accuracy Plus also deals with a whole slew of other pests, including gophers, earwigs and crickets. For the best L.A. pest control services around, contact us at 888-675-0258 for a free evaluation.

When you have a pest problem, you’re probably most tempted to go out and buy some chemicals and sprays or as many baits as you can find. But, there’s a lot that can go wrong when you take that route, and the headache you end up with is probably going to be much worse than any kind of pest, and it could even cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars! Instead, hire professional pest extermination in Los Angeles, and save yourself the hassle.

Of course, there’s always the fact that you could mix the insecticide chemicals wrong, or that you buy the wrong kind. Should this happen of course, the chemicals will be completely ineffective, and you won’t make a dent in your pest problem. Professional pest extermination companies know exactly which, and the proper amounts, of chemicals to use. This not only keeps you safer, because you won’t be inhaling toxins, but it also means that you’re going to be much closer to getting rid of those annoying critters.

Another reason why you should always use professional pest extermination in Los Angeles is because pests, whether they are rats, mice, cockroaches, or some other creature, are all extremely dirty and carry a number of diseases around with them. This is one of the biggest reasons why you should always get rid of pests as quickly as you can, and another reason why you should use a pest extermination company. It is bad enough that you have to live with the pests until they are removed from your home, and you shouldn’t really have to get too up close and personal with them just to get rid of them.

Try to eradicate a bug situation yourself, and you might find that not only will you still have a pest problem, but you may also be completely stressed out! Taking out pests is no easy feat, and it’s also not the cleanest, or the safest job to do yourself. Instead, leave it to a professional pest extermination company who have the time, the equipment, and the know-how to do it for you.

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Call us at 888-675-0258 for more valuable information.

When people find roaches, ants, termites, or some other unwanted pests in their home, the first thing that many homeowners do is run out and buy all the sprays and traps that they can find. But when you’re trying to protect an investment as big and valuable as your home, this isn’t always the best tactic to try. A much better option, and one that many homeowners are hesitant to try first, is to call in an Orange County residential exterminator.

The problem with trying to handle the pests yourself with bug sprays is that these chemicals often come in large, concentrated forms and then you are left to mix and combine them yourself. This could result in far too many of the strong and toxic chemicals being used, putting everyone that comes into contact with them in danger. Or, the concentration could end up being not strong enough after you mix it together, and then you won’t get rid of your pest problem anyway. Instead of fighting this losing battle yourself, and maybe even inhaling toxic fumes in the meantime, it’s much wiser to call in an experienced residential exterminator.

Orange County residential exterminators are highly trained and knowledgeable about the type of pests that are in Orange County and the surrounding areas. Because they deal with them on a daily basis and are extremely familiar with the different pest’s habits and characteristics, they know the best and the fastest way to get rid of them. Because of this, a residential exterminator may only need to visit the property once or twice to fully remove the pests, instead of you spending an entire season trying to get rid of them.

More importantly than that, Orange County residential exterminators will keep you and your family safe! These residential exterminators know exactly what products to use, and how to use them properly and safely, to make sure that any chemicals used will fully eradicate the pest, but still be safe for people to be around. Many residential exterminators are now even using non-toxic sprays and control measures so that even children and pests can be around the product safely.

Your home is not only an investment, it’s a haven! Don’t let pests invade and take over and if they do, call an Orange County residential exterminator right away instead of taking on the problem yourself. You’ll be so happy you did, especially when all of the bugs are gone in one or two treatments, and everyone in the household is still safe and sound!

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Call us at 888-675-0258 for more valuable information.

You’ve probably heard of Los Angeles exterminators, and maybe you’re even thinking about calling one for your own pest problem. But what exactly do exterminators do when they come over to eradicate your home or your business from pests?

Any Los Angeles exterminator will start with a thorough inspection of your home. They’ll speak to you extensively about what the problem is, when it began, and any additional information that you can give them. Once they’ve done a little digging, they can then advise you on a few options that you have in order to get rid of a certain pest. What those options are will depend on many different things, such as what type of pest you’re dealing with.

Exterminators will use a variety of different traps, baits, and sprays for small problems such as cockroaches, bees, and ants. Applications and treatments are also used, where an exterminator will inject a solution into walls or hard to reach areas in order to get rid of certain pests such as termites. However if you have a very severe problem, an exterminator may need to employ more drastic measures, such as fumigation. Most exterminators will try to use this type of solution only when the problem has gone much too far for other less severe measures.

Another invaluable service that exterminators bring with them is sage advice on how to handle pests, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them. This is always useful, whether you have a big pest problem or a small one. Exterminators are very knowledgeable about many different types of bugs and how they live, which directly affects things such as how they invade your home and how long they’ll be there for. And, they’ll even be able to tell you what kind of pest problems you can take on yourself, and what products will be the best to help you do that.

Exterminators play a valuable part in the protection of your home. And even if you don’t fully understand how they get rid of all those pests or for that matter even want to, an exterminator is someone you should always call when there’s a pest problem, even if you’re unsure as to whether or not the problem is really big enough to require a professional.

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Call us at 888-675-0258 for more valuable information.

When your home becomes infested with termites, the only real solution may be to fumigate, if it’s gotten bad enough. But when it’s your business, shutting your doors for three or four days and losing all those profits just isn’t an option. And you’ll probably be so busy running your business that you won’t have time to take care of the termite problem yourself. So what’s a business owner to do? Call a San Diego commercial termite control company! Here are just a few of the options that these professionals will offer.

If you have only seen a few termites and aren’t sure that there’s an infestation, or even more than just a couple wanderers, a spot commercial termite treatment may be your best option. With this type of treatment, a San Diego commercial termite control company will target and kill termites that have been seen, or areas where they know they go. However, spot treatments don’t cover an entire area and they also don’t target the entire colony. So if you have more than just a few termites to get rid of, a more intense treatment may be needed.

If the termite problem in your business is more than just a few termites, but not exactly a full infestation either, termite baits may be a viable commercial termite treatment for you. These baits contain a substance that is extremely harmful to termites and will eventually kill them. Before they do however, the termites that wander into the bait will collect enough of it to take back to the other termites in the colony. Once that happens, all of the termites who take the bait will then die. Many different types of termite baits are available so be sure to speak to your San Diego commercial termite control company about which one is right for you.

If your business has an infestation, or is well on its way to one, you may need a full comprehensive commercial termite treatment. With this type of termite treatment a full barrier is placed around the structure of the building, such as around crawl spaces and slab foundations, and the termites’ living space. This barrier will surround the entire structure so that no termite can enter. Because this is such a full-scale operation, a comprehensive commercial termite treatment is one of the most expensive that you can use; but it’s also the most effective.

No one wants to have to deal with termites invading their business. But if you find that they have made their way in, don’t panic! You have tons of options available, and the right San Diego commercial termite control company will be able to recommend one to you.

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Call us at 888-675-0258 for more valuable information.

If you have ants in your home, the chances are good that you’ve already searched online for different home remedies for ant pest control; and you’ve probably found a lot! And out of all the home ant pest control measures that are suggested, salt always comes out as number one. Many people swear by salt, saying that sprinkling some of this down around ant hills outside and on the trails inside the home that it will keep the ants away. Truthfully however, salt may kill ants, but it’s not enough to keep them from entering your home. And, if you don’t use enough of it, the ants will generally just find a way to move around it.

The theory behind using salt for ant pest control is that when the ants walk into the salt, it will dry out their body, successfully killing them. But, ants actually need to be submerged in salt before it has that kind of effect. And while ants may crawl into your salt shaker and die, if you just sprinkle it around the inside and outside of your home in a single path, the ants will just walk through it or around it; and walking through it doesn’t expose them to it enough to kill them.

Salt isn’t the only spice that’s used as a home remedy in Los Angeles ant pest control. Cinnamon, bay leaves, and chili powder are just some of the spices often used to get rid of ants. But they will all have the same affect that salt does; the ants will find a way to avoid it and get to the sweet stuff in your home that they’re looking for.

The best way to get rid of ants in Los Angeles is to call in Los Angeles ant pest control professionals. Exterminators and pest control companies will be able to get rid of the ants inside and outside your home using products that they know are both safe and effective. And in fact, calling in a Los Angeles ant pest control professional is even safer than laying down spices. Imagine if chili powder or cayenne pepper (another touted ant control remedy) got into your pet’s or your child’s eye – the damage could be severe! But with professional Los Angeles pest control, you can be sure that the ants won’t find their way in and that everyone is safe. And you don’t have to cover your entire house with salt to do it!

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Call us at 888-675-0258 for more valuable information.

There are enough concerns to think about when hiring a pest control for your home, but it’s a whole different ballgame when you’re hiring one for your place of business. There are a lot of things to think about regarding commercial pest control that just don’t come up when you’re dealing with residential problems, such as the image of your business. And any pest control company you hire for your business needs to recognize and be sensitive to these issues. So, what should you be looking for in a Los Angeles commercial pest control company?

As a business owner, you know just how important your business image is. This is the image that directly reflects your company, and that image involves much more than just the picture on your advertising too. It involves things such as the look of your office or your restaurant; and if you have a commercial pest control company constantly stomping in and out with all kinds of chemicals and equipment, it’s bound to turn off a few customers.

Because of this, you need to look for a Los Angeles commercial pest control company that will take extra precautions to be discreet. This may involve something as simple as using the back door instead of the front door, or it might be a bit more complicated, such as only coming in when the business is closed.

It’s also important that when you speak to any commercial pest control company that you find one that will offer preventative maintenance and not just a one-time treatment. Often businesses, especially those such as restaurants and hotels, find that certain pests and insects often come back once a company has gotten rid of them. Because of that, it’s important to find a company that will treat and prevent problems so that you don’t lose business because of them.

Even with preventative maintenance though, you still need to take care of your business’ image and make sure it’s not tarnished in any way – and a little thing like a pest control truck sitting outside your business can put across a bad image, even if there’s not currently a bug problem. Because of this, you may still have to close or make special arrangements to have the commercial pest control company come in. And if that’s the case, you need to make sure you know how long those treatments will take, and how many times a year they’ll be needed.

No business owner ever wants to think about something bad happening to their business, especially something that can be so publicly damaging as a bug problem. But because there are special considerations to take with your business, you’ll also want to think very carefully about the Los Angeles commercial pest control company that you choose to  take care of it.

 Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Visit our site for more valuable information or give us a call at 888-675-0258.

When mice find a way into your home, they quickly tell their friends and soon you’ll not only have an entire family of mice in your home, but several families! Take into consideration that every female from this family will reproduce 3 – 14 babies anywhere from 5 – 10 times a year, and this turns out to be a lot of mice! And when you’re dealing with that many mice, it’s time to call in a Los Angeles mice exterminator. So, what exactly does mice extermination involve?

The first thing a Los Angeles mice exterminator is going to do when they arrive at your home is to find where the point of entry and exit for the mice. None of the following mice extermination steps will work if this is not done first, because otherwise mice will just continue to come into the property while the mice extermination is taking place, making it completely futile. Finding these areas doesn’t take very long as Los Angeles mice exterminators are extremely familiar with mice and their habits and so, are often know right away the points in the home where the mice are gaining access.

Once the entry points have been plugged and sealed, the Los Angeles mice exterminator will then take care to get rid of the mice that are still inside the home. This can involve a number of things, such as laying out traps, laying out sticky pads, or even a full fumigation, if the infestation is overwhelmingly large. Once the traps are laid, the exterminator will then leave, giving you a few instructions on how to handle the traps and how to prevent more mice from coming into the home.

But that doesn’t mean that the exterminator’s job is done! There will still be follow-up visits to ensure that your home is still mice-free and to make further inspections. On these visits, the exterminator will also probably empty traps and reset new ones to catch any lingering mice.

There’s not a lot involved in professional mice extermination; and when you consider all you’d have to do in order to get rid of the problem of yourself, it’s almost nothing at all. Hiring a Los Angeles mice exterminator will get rid of the problem for you quickly, efficiently, and effectively. But, most importantly of all, it will mean that you don’t have to deal with that icky problem yourself!

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Visit our site for more valuable information or give us a call at 888-675-0258.

If you need to call a Los Angeles residential exterminator to have your house fumigated, you probably have a lot of questions! That’s natural; you will after all, be asked to not only leave your home for three days, but also remove many, many items from it before you do. On top of that, you’ve got this major pest problem that you undoubtedly also have lots of questions about. But, out of all the questions we’ve heard, the biggest one is certainly “How long is it going to take?” And it’s not surprising. Being out of your home for a long period of time is an inconvenience. So, just how long does residential fumigation in Los Angeles County take?

The first step in fumigating a residential home that Los Angeles residential exterminators will take is to put all the necessary tarps up. Tarps help keep the fumigant inside during the process, and they also keep those outside the structure safe from the harmful chemical inside. Putting up the tarps usually takes two to three hours, although it does depend on how large the home is. Of course once the fumigation process is complete, these tarps will also need to be taken down and that will take about the same length of time as putting them up.

The actual process of residential fumigation in Los Angeles County involves pumping a very large amount of toxic gas into the home. So much gas is pumped in that the fumigant will kill any termites, beetles, or other pests in the home. Termites are the main pest that forces people to use fumigation and for these, usually two or three days is needed. Beetles are another huge pest that also cause people to turn to fumigation, and these take a bit longer to get rid of, usually three to four days.

Once the fumigation process is complete, the Los Angeles residential exterminators will then remove all of their equipment inside the home. Tarps are not usually removed at this time, although the windows and doors of the home may be opened to help the air dissipate more quickly. Once the exterminators feel as though the home has been thoroughly evacuated of all the toxic air, they will then perform an air quality check. This check will tell them whether or not it is safe for humans and pets to return. Once that test shows that the air levels are safe, you can then return to your home.

In all, the entire process of residential fumigation in Los Angeles County should take three to five days. And when it’s over, your home will be there waiting for you – just without all the bugs!

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Visit our site for more valuable information or give us a call at 888-675-0258.