Fly Control in Hemet, San Jacinto, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Winchester, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, and surrounding areas.

 

Fly Control in Fly Control in Hemet, San Jacinto, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Winchester, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, and surrounding areas.

Fly Facts, Appearance and Diet

Flies are a winged nuisance pest and are carriers of disease and vectors for pathogens and parasites. Flies are common familiar insects found all over the world. Flies have two pairs of wings and compound eyes. Flies develop from larvae, called maggots. Adult flies are usually a nuisance some distance from the breeding location of the fly larvae.
The house fly is the most common type of fly found in and around domestic locations.
Flies feed on a variety of material, including decaying or fermenting organic matter.

Fly Health Threats &amd Concerns

Flies feed on trash and filth and can carry and transmit diseases and pathogens because they regularly land on decaying and rotten materials such as animal waste, sewage, garbage, rotting debris, dead animals and other organic matter. House flies do not bite. Rather, they transmit diseases by landing on sources of pathogens and then landing on food and other areas that come into contact with humans.

Fly Infestation Fly Control

The most common attractants of flies in Southwest Riverside County are manure, grass clippings, household garbage and animal waste, among others. Fly problems typically begin outdoors and make their way inside through doors and windows.

Fly Control Fly Control

AmeriGuard Pest Defense provides fly control services. Fly control is a multi-step approach and involves identifying the type of fly causing the problem as well as locating the breeding source of the fly larvae. The fly larvae may not be located in your backyard, but may be coming from a neighboring location as far as 1-2 miles away. The fact that flies spend most of their time in the air presents an additional challenge for fly elimination. A successful fly control service depends on the cooperation of our customers.

Fly Service Frequency

Fly treatment services are available on a One-Time basis or as part of an ongoing Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Quarterly General Pest Control service. An exterior fly control service can be added to your regularly scheduled maintenance plan. If your property is infested with flies frequently, our service technician will advise of the best course of action for controlling your fly problem.

How to Get Rid of Flies

Effective fly control can be further improved with the assistance of our customers. Below are a few tips a homeowner can perform to reduce the likelihood of a fly infestation.

• Sanitation – Clean food preparation areas and do not let food build up in hard to reach locations.
• Cover Food – keep exposed food sealed tightly
• Remove Trash – Dispose of garbage frequently and keep trash receptacles tightly closed.
• Remove Animal Waste – clean up after your pet regularly.
• Secure Your Home – ensure that screens are properly fitted. Replace and/or repair broken or missing screens. Check windows and doors for gaps and holes.
• Garden/Landscape Maintenance – remove unharvested rotten fruit and clear vegetation from gardens and yards.

Scheduling a Fly Treatment Service

Contact your fly service experts at AmeriGuard Pest Defense for a fly treatment quote. Most quotes for residential fly services can be provided over the phone without any obligation. AmeriGuard Pest Defense’s Fly Maintenance Program will help to reduce current flies as well as help prevent a future fly infestation. No contracts required!

Learn more at www.ameriguardpest.com 

Are you in need of a VA or NMPA-33 Inspection for your purchase or refinancing?

 

VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report / Termite Inspection

A VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report is usually required for VA loans and refinances. This form, commonly referred to as Form npma-33, is requested by the VA when processing a home loan or refi.

What Does a VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report Include?

A Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report will include a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of the structure. The inspection will include all wood destroying insects, including drywood and subterranean termites as well as any fungus or dryrot. There is a nominal fee for this report.

What Happens Next with Form NMPA-33?

A licensed termite inspector will complete the VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection and go over the inspection with you. The inspector will let you know if there was any visible evidence of wood destroying insects OR if the report was clear of any findings.

Getting Your VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report

Our state report is acceptable as the form NMPA-33. Your report will be typed up and is available to be mailed, faxed or e-mailed directly to you or your loan processor. You can then forward a copy of the report to the appropriate parties.

Why Choose AmeriGuard Pest Defense For Your VA Loan or Refi?

AmeriGuard is a veteran-owned business. Read more on our About Us page. We look forward to working with you and the VA to help you with your home loan or refi. Call us at (951) 652-0505 to schedule a convenient time to perform a wood destroying insect inspection. We look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have and thanking you for your military service.

Pest control in the Hemet and San Jacinto Valley

 

So you live in the city of Hemet or San Jacinto California and you need to hire a local exterminator for some professional pest control services?Ants, spiders, bees, termites, crickets, mice, rats, flies, moles, squirrels, mites, bed bugs, ticks, fleas, and on and on and on. The Hemet and San Jacinto area is full of sunshine year round and also makes a beautiful home for many pest. San Jacinto Pest Control option may vary from local experts such as AmeriGuard Pest Defense, at 951-652-0505, or a national chain. We at AmeriGuard feel it is the best interest to use a local service proder because we are more familiar with the local environment and the needs for a success for your Hemet - San Jacinto Pest Control issues.

Another Hemet and San Jacinto Pest Control issue that seems to be getting worse as of the last few years is the problem with gophers. Gophers can and will cause serious damage to your property if left alone without any treatment. AmeriGuard, your local San Jacinto Pest Control professionals, have a special AG. license which allows use to use professional grade restricted use products such as stychnine in order to rid your home of these unwanted critters.

So remember, regardless of the pest issues that you may be having at your home or place of business, AmeriGuard Pest Defense should be your first choice when choosing a local San Jacinto Pest Control organization. AmeriGuard is a veteran and locally owned business and ready to help you with your needs. Call us today at 951-652-0505

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Drywood Termite Control & Wood Repair Service

Drywood termites feed on dry wood. A drywood colony attacks structural timbers and woodwork of buildings often found in attic framing, wood beams, rafters, siding, fascia, eaves, trims and any other dry wood material in a home.  

This termite inspection revealed drywood termites infesting the wood trim of a manufactured home and the siding of the detached shed. 

Termite pellets behind the trim wood piece that is attached to the wood siding.

Close-up of drywood termite droppings visualized
within the wood trim piece

The termite control work was scheduled and performed in a timely fashion. 

First, the damaged trim was removed from the infested structure during this termite treatment. Second, the wall void was treated with a termiticide by drilling through the exterior siding. 

Close-up of the removed wood trim during the
termite treatment service.

Live drywood termite workers were found during the termite treatment.

Drywood termite workers.

Lastly, the trim was replaced with new wood and painted to match.  

Termite wood repair job completed.

A thorough termite inspection is extremely important when inspecting for termite damage.  An experienced termite inspector will pay close attention to all of the structural wood and woodwork both on the exterior and the interior of a structure.

A termite control service will treat all of the active infestations found at the time of the termite inspection. AmeriGuard Pest Defense provides guarantees for all termite control work. If you are a homeowner or business and have found damaged wood, drywood termite pellets or droppings or kickout holes, you should contact your termite control professionals at AmeriGuard Pest Defense for a termite inspection by calling (951) 652-0505.

Rodenator Service - Ground Burrowing Rodent Control for Gophers, Squirrels and Moles

The Rodenator is a chemical-free solution for ground-burrowing pests like gophers, squirrels and moles. The Rodenator combines a precisely measured combination of an oxygen and propane mixture that delivers a concussive force to the underground burrow systems of vertebrate pests. The Rodenator can also collapse the tunnel systems ensuring that new burrowing pests aren't able to easily move into the existing burrow systems.

Gopher Control Alternatives

AmeriGuard offers a variety of options for getting rid of gophers and squirrels. The Rodenator is perfect for open landscapes where a severe gopher problem exists. The Rodenator is also a great alternative for sensitive areas in which pesticides cannot be used, especially in organic farming, wine vineyards and horse ranch settings, among others. The Rodenator is an option for pesticide-free gopher treatment.

AmeriGuard recently completed a gopher inspection where we observed a severe infestation of gophers and an abundance of fresh gopher activity. Due to the open space provided by this property and the length of time of the gopher problem, we were able to use the Rodenator to provide a quick and effective knockdown of the gopher population.

We filmed some of the gopher service using the Rodenator. 

The Rodenator is considered an organic gopher control method, meaning that it is safe for use in organic farming settings. The Rodenator is an environmentally safe alternative to gopher baiting services. 

If you are interested in learning more about how a Rodenator service can get rid of a gopher problem at your property, please contact AmeriGuard Pest Defense at (951) 652-0505 to discuss your gopher control needs. You may also contact us online by submitted a contact form on our website. 

Commercial Bee Services - Bee Treatment on a Roof

Commercial Bee Control 

When Beneficial Insects Become Structural Pests

If you know how we feel about bees, then you know that we consider them an important part of the pollination process for essential crops. Bees are a mostly beneficial insect, however, in this routine bee service, bees were invading and nesting inside a structure, making them a nuisance and a structural pest.

We received a call from a commercial building completing some remodeling work. The work crew was unable to paint because of the large number of bees flying in and out of the structure. The client reported that the bees were aggressive, which behavior was confirmed by the technician who treated this structural pest problem. Most likely, their agitated behavior was due to their defensiveness. 

The bees were on the roof, which always presents an added challenge when a technician has to suit up in a protective bee suit, use a ladder and navigate the roof to treat the problem. In this case, our fabulous technician, Nic, even took some pictures and managed to shoot the below video.

In this case, chemical treatment was the recommended method of control. Opening up the roof was not in the client's budget or scope of work they wanted performed. It is difficult to perform live removal of a hive. Mostly because in order to remove the bees, a decoy queen must be used and this is beyond the ability of most pest control companies. If the queen is damaged or unable to be removed, the rest of the hive will likely wane in 3-5 days.

Bee control can be dangerous and is best left
to a licensed pest professional.

Chemical control methods of bees are sometimes necessary.

Bee Control Video

Caste of Bees

Did you know that honey bee colonies operate under a caste system? The caste system consists of the queen, the workers and the drones. There is a single dominate queen in each bee colony and she is in charge with reproducing. Most of the bees in a hive are workers, which include non-fertile females that forage for food and water, groom the queen and perform other hive duties. The male drones are responsible for mating with the queen. Male drones do not have stingers and therefore cannot sting.

Temporary vs. Permanent Bee Swarms

European Honey Bees swarm about once every year. They tend to swarm when they colony is becoming too large. Sometimes bees will form a temporary cluster while they are in transit to selecting a new hive location. This cluster is usually temporary and the bees will move on to a new location within 1-2 days. If the bees haven't moved on within that time frame or are starting to establish themselves permanently and going in and out of wall voids or attic eaves, please give us a call and we will go over your options with you.

Pigeon Exclusion {Before & After}

Getting Rid of Pigeons

As we showed you in this case study, birds can become a nuisance when they start roosting on window ledges and eaves. Pigeons, considered rats with wings by some, leave droppings (guano) on building surfaces which can stain and discolor structural finishes. They build nests and cause noise right outside your windows. Bird droppings also can also contain diseases and ectoparasites and birds can also carry fleas, mites, lice and ticks.

Pigeon Control Methods

We use a few different methods to prevent birds from roosting in hard-to-reach areas. For this property, our bird expert Nic, used metal flashing to construct a bird barrier that created a slope. The malleable flashing was bent and made to fit and blend in perfectly. Nic painted the metal to match the exterior of the structure. This uneven surface is now impossible for the birds to land on and they can no longer perch on the structure.

Pigeon Exclusion Services

Birds are no longer able to nest in the space between wood members and the stucco on the house.

Metal Flashing Bird Barriers

As you can see, you do not have to live with the birds that have decided that your residence is their home too. These pigeons quickly learned that there were no more flat surfaces for them to comfortably rest upon when they returned to the house. Every surface that they had claimed is now protected with bird resistant barriers. When they try to land on these 45 degree metal angles, they slip and slide and cannot maintain a grip like they used to before.

Rid Your Home of Birds

If you have unwanted birds nesting on your home, please give us a call. We will take a look and offer you a quote to exclude these nuisance birds from your residence. We can also provide decontamination and clean-up services for those unsightly bird droppings that are left behind.

We can be reached by calling (951) 652-0505 or by submitting a request online at our website. We look forward to taking care of all of your bird exclusion and clean-up needs!