Why Napa Valley Residents Must Take Voles Seriously
Have you ever seen a meadow vole? If you have, you might think you don’t have anything to worry about. A meadow vole is only about 4 to 8 inches in length, depending on the species. That’s not very big. But we’re here to tell you, that little pest can cause big problems. Here are a few reasons why. Reproduction When
Yellow Jackets Are Worse In The San Francisco Bay Area This Time Of Year
It’s hard to think that yellow jackets could get any worse than they already are, but around this time of year, something is happening behind the scenes that makes them more aggressive than usual. As we head towards winter here in San Francisco, yellow jacket colonies are preparing their queens so that they can survive the colder months. This makes
Fall Rodent Prevention Tips Every Bay Area Homeowner Should Know
Rodents are a serious problem in the San Francisco Bay area. When they get into a home, there are a surprising number of ways they can be a threat. They contaminate stored foods, food-prep surfaces, silverware, and dishes with their fur and their waste. They chew holes through walls, tear up insulation, rip wallpaper, and desecrate stored furniture and valuable keepsakes.
Staying Ahead Of Yellow Jacket Problems In The Monterey Bay Area
Stinging insects of all kinds can cause a scare. Just because bees are helpful to the environment doesn’t mean we want to risk them stinging us. Other stinging insects, like yellow jackets, can sting multiple times and are far more easily provoked — these are the real yard pests to be frightened of. Yellow Jackets Versus Other Wasps The term