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You have just had a Drywood termite problem diagnosed at your home. However, instead of worrying about the harmful chemicals that might be needed to treat the problem, you can rest easier knowing that Accuracy Plus uses Tim-Bor® Professional products. We are proud to offer this alternative, non-toxic treatment to our customers.

Tim-Bor® is a water-soluble powder that can be applied as a dust, spray, foam or mist. This allows treatment on wood or inside areas normally harder to get to such as cracks and crevices. When used as a liquid, the active ingredient creates a protective shield and remains for long-term protection. It can also be used to dust into places such as wall voids where pests normally like to hide. This provides additional protection because the termites ingest the dust during the process of cleaning themselves.

Tim-Bor® is a product that is manufactured with a concern for the environment. It is highly effective and economical and can be used both indoors and outdoors. It has almost no odor and it won’t discolor or stain wood surfaces. Another advantage is that it won’t corrode nails, screws or other construction components. That makes this product ideal to use for your indoor pest control needs.

For any additional questions or concerns about this product, we invite you to call us at Accuracy Plus, your local Los Angeles pest control company, at (888) 675-0258. We are professionals that are experienced in using this product and safeguarding your home against termite infestations.

Ants may look like harmless little creatures when we see them out and about. However, fire ants, also known as red ants, have become a common problem in the southern United States. They are not a native species in North America but they have managed to thrive here because of the warm climate and the lack of natural predators.

Fire ants favor the southern states because they tend to thrive in warm, sunny conditions. They prefer dry, open areas such as lawns or fields and tend to stay away from shady places such as woods. Over time, their soil mounds can grow to over 2 feet in diameter and up to a foot high and they are usually in the shape of a dome. Colonies like this can contain several hundred thousand ants, including at least one queen. Often, if mounds remain undetected, the fire ant colony can multiply at a rapid pace. If this happens, the colony may send out a new queen to begin another mound nearby. By doing this, they are able to expand the colony at an even quicker rate.

Fire ants can most often be identified by the dull color of their body which varies from reddish brown to reddish black. They also have a stinger through which they inject their venom after they have bitten into their prey. It is important to be cautious if you think you may be encountering fire ants because their stings are painful to most people and can actually be fatal to some. If you have been stung reactions can range from milder ones such as painful red bumps to more severe ones such as sweating, nausea or excessive itching. If you do experience a severe reaction, it is best to contact a medical professional.

If you think you might have a fire ant problem in or around your home in the greater Los Angeles area, you should contact Accuracy Plus Pest Control at (888) 675-0258. We can provide a free inspection and get you on the path to being pest free today!

We have probably all heard references about Africanized Honey Bees, better known as “Killer Bees”. They have a name that may sound terrifying. However, the sting of the Africanized Honey Bee is normally no more dangerous than that of a garden variety honey bee. Their venom is no more powerful than a honey bee but because they typically sting their victims in greater numbers, more deaths can be attributed to them. However, an estimate of the total number of deaths is difficult to compute because severe allergic reactions to bee venom from any type of bee can cause death.

There are several differences between the Africanized Honey Bee and its native cousins. Some of those include the following:
• They have a higher proportion of “guard” bees within their hives. Because of this, they guard their hives aggressively.
• They have a larger alarm radius around their hives.
• They have greater defensiveness when in a resting swarm.
• They deploy in greater numbers when defending their hives.
• They pursue perceived threats over much longer distances from the hive.
• They are more likely to leave their hive and relocate in response to stress.

Africanized Honey Bees have a very close physical resemblance to other less aggressive honey bees. Because it is difficult to tell the difference you should not attempt to treat hives without proper training. If you live in the greater Los Angeles area and think you might be dealing with Africanized Honey Bees, you should contact a pest management professional as soon as possible. The staff at Accuracy Plus has the proper knowledge, experience and equipment to deal with this situation. We invite you to contact us at (888) 675-0258 for a free inspection.

When you own a business, your main concern is for the happiness of your customers. Business owners have enough issues to worry about without seeing rodents or pests run around their building. Just one rodent is enough to shut a food or restaurant business down and instantly turn customers off. And once the damage is done, it’s even more challenging to lure customers back again and convince them that the problem is taken care of. This is exactly why having a professional pest control company on speed dial is not a bad idea. A pro can work with you to discreetly handle any outstanding issues and to get your business back on track.

But even more important than taking care of pest problems when they arise is taking preventative measures before any damage is done. It’s a smart step to get a pest inspection to make sure there aren’t any red flags that would actually attract unwanted visitors such as rodents, vermin and insects. These early detection drills help to uncover potential problems with everything from the structure itself to palates and storage units to pipes and vents. Even the cleanest and most well-tended buildings can be at risk and not even know it.

Accuracy Plus California (APC) provides the most thorough and best pest control inspections in Los Angeles. APC will perform a comprehensive inspection based on your business and industry’s specific needs. We know just what to look for, and after your inspection is complete, we’ll also provide options to exterminate pests and/or safeguard problem areas. APC has been doing Orange County and Los Angeles commercial pest control for over 15 years and has hundreds of satisfied customers. But don’t just take our word for it. Read more about what our clients have to say. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured, and we provide free quotes. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

You turn the light on in a room as you enter it and see something scurry along the floor and out of sight. You notice something around the house that looks like coffee grinds or black pepper. You may even smell an oily or musty odor in various parts of your home. If you have encountered any of these things in your home in the greater Los Angeles area, then you need to contact a professional exterminator. You can possibly have an infestation of cockroaches. Since cockroaches reproduce rather quickly, for every one that you see, there could be many more hiding and multiplying behind your walls.

Sometimes you may not even be aware you have a problem because cockroaches are nocturnal insects. This means that they normally prefer to live and to feed in the dark. So, if you spot a cockroach during the day, it is a sign that you likely have an infestation. The few that you may see during the daytime could mean that they were forced out by possible overcrowding.

Cockroaches have certain places in your home that they prefer to hide and breed. They can usually be found in dark and moist places such as behind refrigerators, sinks and stoves, as well as under floor drains and inside of motors and major appliances. They can also flatten their bodies to fit into narrow areas which means that they may also be found within wall cracks. Because of the abundance of food, water, warmth and sites to nest, cockroaches can remain active all year round in your home.

One way to help prevent an infestation is to stop cockroaches from entering your home in the first place. There are various ways that they can enter your home from the outside such as through cracks, vents and pipes. So, it is important to make sure that the exterior of your home is guarded against this.

Cockroaches are better at hiding from you than you are at finding them. Because of this reason, your best bet is to call in the pros – we can help! If you are in the greater Los Angeles area, contact Accuracy Plus today for your free quote.

Sometimes large quantities are good – lots of money, lots of friends, lots of good food – all good things. But termites in large quantities are nothing but trouble. In the Western part of the U.S., especially in California, Western subterranean termites are regular unwelcome guests that are known to make their nests after periods of heavy rain. These termites alone have been responsible for causing millions of dollars in structural damage on the West Coast. With nearly 1 in 5 homes infested in what are considered high-risk areas, these attacks are especially problematic in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles and West Los Angeles.

Termites can be extremely destructive to wood (namely Douglas Fir) used in building and home construction. They rapidly eat away at the structural wood, leaving a honeycomb effect, with large hollowed out areas that are packed with moist soil.

If you’re living or working in an infested property, the only way to get rid of termites for good is to hire a pest control co in Los Angeles, CA to take care of the problem. These specialists can work with you to eliminate your termite problem and monitor any return insects.

Traditionally, termite treatment was performed by putting everything in plastic bags, tenting the whole house, and then spraying chemicals to kill the bugs. However, once the house “airs out”, you’re still left breathing and smelling chemicals. Today, orange oil treatment is a common and all natural way to kill termites and still be Eco-friendly.

Accuracy Plus California is an exterminator company with expertise in termite treatment in West Los Angeles. The team at APC has worked with many residents and businesses in West L.A. to treat termites using a combination of traditional and all-natural methods. Contact APC today to find out more and for a no-obligation free quote.

Mice may look cute and harmless, but in reality, they are extremely destructive (as they gnaw on everything) and are carriers of dangerous diseases that are harmful to both humans and domestic pets. Mice eat everything from food to wood to metal wires, so it’s possible to incur costly damage if they find your appliances or electrical wires. Though some people believe that a mouse is less destructive or harmful than a rat, that’s simply not the case. If mice are running around in or around your home, don’t depend on your cat or dog to scare them away or catch them for you. Call a professional exterminator service in Los Angeles to nip your problem in the bud once and for all.

Though classic mouse traps will sometimes catch a mouse or two, putting a little peanut butter or cheese on a trap and waiting for them to come to you is timely and won’t solve your problem in the long run. Mouse traps are unsightly to look at, dangerous if you have pets or small children, and won’t get the job done as completely as with a pro. There are more updated methods of catching mice, such glue traps and even electronic traps, but at the end of the day, that still leaves you worrying about (and cringing) when it comes times for mouse disposal.

Calling in a pro in the Los Angeles pest extermination industry will allow you to get your home or your business rodent free for good. Accuracy Plus California specializes in pest extermination of rodents for businesses, homes, associations and multi-family properties. Accuracy Plus is fully licensed, bonded and insured and is an Angie’s list Super Service Award Winner for 3 years running. Contact APC today to find out more about our pest removal services and to get a free quote.

There are plenty of ways to get rid of termites using chemicals and ingredients that are as toxic to insects as they are to your family. That’s why more and more people are turning to natural alternatives such as orange oil to eliminate these destructive and unwanted pests.

Orange oil is just what it sounds like – the oil from a rind of an orange. Orange oil is commonly found in many household cleaning products and is used as a fragrance additive, which means that it’s safe for humans, children and pets. In fact, orange oil is actually an approved flavor additive for baked goods, soft drinks, juices and ice cream. Wouldn’t it make you feel better using a product that is safe for use in ice cream, as opposed to something where you have to wear gloves and a mask to apply it?

Though orange oil is non-toxic for humans, it’s extremely lethal to termites. Orange oil termite extermination is extremely effective when you need to perform spot treatment of certain areas of your home or business, but it can also be used to treat entire structures through either a drill and treat or scope and treat method. For a spot area, a drill and treat method would be used, where holes are drilled into walls and orange oil is injected at low pressure points to maximize coverage and saturate the infected and surrounding areas. For entire structures, a scope and treat method is performed, which uncovers any problem areas behind the walls, after which a drill and treat method would be used.

Using orange oil for termites is not only highly effective, it’s also safe for the environment, so you can have peace of mind that your pest problem is resolved in an Eco-friendly way. Accuracy Plus California (APC) specializes in termite extermination through the use of orange oil. Contact APC today for more information and a free quote.

Rats are some of the most loathed rodents on the planet. Larger than a mouse, rats can grow as big as a pound, and are commonly found in fields, farms, wooded areas and vacant lots. But when they start moving into populated areas, especially your home, shed or porch, that’s when you have problems. They’ll burrow their way into chimneys, walls or attics and make a nest, which means, baby rats. Female rats are pregnant for only three short weeks before giving birth to a litter of up to 12 rats at a time. Female rats have up to 6 litters a year. That’s 72 new rats per year – from each female, meaning you could quickly have an army living within your walls. In addition, an overflow of rats runs the risk of attracting other predators that prey on them for food – such as raccoons and squirrels. Just think – a few rats could lead to a whole farm of unwanted pests sharing your home.

The only way to safety and permanently get rid of rats is to call in a professional LA exterminators that will handle the removal and prevention of future infestations. The issue with rats is that if you try to handle the removal yourself, you could end up with dead rats on your hands, and we won’t even go into details about the stench they leave. In addition, rats are very dirty animals that carry many diseases harmful to humans, including salmonella, typhus, fever and even plague. If you can avoid the rats, that’s one thing, but avoiding the dangerous fleas, ticks and mites that they carry is another, as these carriers can be harmful to pets.

Many times, the first impulse when there’s a rat infestation is to try rat poison, but with their keen sense of smell, rats won’t take the bait. The only sure fire way to get these rodents out of your home or your business is to work with an exterminator.

Accuracy Plus California specializes in pest and rat control in Los Angeles and the surrounding cities. Our experienced team will help to trap, dispose of and clean up any and all traces of rat life. Contact us today for a free quote.

Pigeons are a unique bird in that they are equally loved as they are hated. For some, the vision of a woman sitting on a bench and feeding birdseeds to pigeons in a park is a picturesque scene that warms the heart. For others, especially those in densely populated cities like Los Angeles, pigeons are considered a nuisance; dirty birds that leave droppings everywhere and constantly make noise. In fact, the dried waste left by pigeons can actually spread bacteria and infection, though it’s rare for humans to contract diseases because of this.

If you have a pigeon problem at your home, business or residential association, it’s best to call in professional pest control to help you control or eliminate the birds. There are many ways to treat unwanted pigeons that use a variety of tools, traps, repellants and barriers, and a professional can help you determine the best method for the fastest and most effective results.

If you want to try to tackle the problem before you call in the pros, there are some steps that you can take to deter the birds from your property.

• Put up spikes on and around your roof. Oftentimes, this physical barrier will be enough to deter pigeons and their other flying friends from making a pit stop on your property. However, if you live in an apartment, condo or shared building, make sure that you have the authorization to place a permanent structure on the roof.
• Get a fake bird. Pigeons are scared off by larger birds of prey, so a large faux owl or hawk can help to deter them for a while.

Although trying to handle your pigeon problem on your own is probably is a good plan of action, it can be very time consuming and can yield less than optimum results. Then it’s time to call in professional LA pest control.

Accuracy Plus California provides Los Angeles pigeon removal for homes and businesses. Contact APC today for a free quote.