Pest Control Articles Archives

What You Need to Know About Pyrethroids for Home Pest Control

Dealing with pests in your home can be a frustrating and even alarming experience. Whether it’s ants marching across your kitchen counters, spiders lurking in the corners, or mosquitoes buzzing around your backyard, these unwanted guests can disrupt your peace of mind. You might have heard about pyrethroids, a class of synthetic chemicals used in […]

Keeping Your Home Playground Pest-Free: Essential Tips and Strategies

As a homeowner, creating a safe and enjoyable outdoor space for your children is a top priority. Playgrounds, whether large or small, are the epicenters of fun and activity for kids. However, they can also become hotspots for various pests if not properly maintained. At GC Termite Control, based in Chula Vista, CA, we specialize […]

Dealing with Gray Wall Jumper Spiders in San Diego – Expert Tips

In sunny San Diego, our warm climate and diverse ecosystem attract a wide variety of spider species, including the Gray Wall Jumper Spider. These agile little arachnids are known for their jumping prowess and quick reflexes. While they play an essential role in the ecosystem, they can sometimes become unwelcome guests in our homes. This […]

The Beauty and Benefits of San Diego Orb Weaver Spiders

Orb weaver spiders are fascinating creatures for many reasons. One of the most noticeable and unique features of these spiders is their webs, which are intricate and symmetrical structures used to capture prey. The webs are often works of art, created with precision and symmetry, and are truly awe-inspiring to behold. These fascinating creatures can […]

Ant Infestation Control Methods: Gel vs Spray

Is an ant infestation in your home or business causing you headaches and/or being a nuisance? A pesticide application may help you control your infestation in a easier and more time effective way. Ant control applications come in various ways, the two most commonly used are gel baits and liquid sprays. Your pest control technician […]

How to prepare for your next rat / mice control service?

One of the most important factors to consider when trying to control a rat or mice infestation is how the owner reacts. It is very important than proactive steps are taken to help mitigate the rodent problem that is currently affecting them. For this he must follow some simple, but very important steps. This will […]

How much do fumigations / tenting cost?

Prices in all types of services can vary greatly, including those in pest and termite control services. Structural fumigations are a great way of addressing some harder to control problems like: Drywood Termites, Bed Bugs, Beetles among others. Prices normally start at around $1,295.00 (as of mid-2022) for tenting of a small (~1000 sq ft) […]

Repellent and Non-Repellent Cockroach Control Solutions

There are different solutions available to control cockroach infestations. Some control solutions can include both repellent and non-repellent pesticides to achieve this. The preferred solution will depend on the location and size of the infestation. The property type can as well influence the solution or pesticide use: restaurants, businesses, homes, apartments, condos, townhomes, and possibly […]

Rats in San Diego Restaurants and Food Establishments

Rodent issues that include rats and mice are somewhat common in San Diego restaurants, unfortunately. That is not to say that they are out of control in all of them, but it is a warning that if they are to be left unbothered then the problem can get out of control very easily. Even more […]

California Introduces New Rodenticide Ban on SGAR’s

On September 29, 2020, the governor of California approved Assembly Bill # 1788. With this, the possession, use, or sale of certain pesticides that use one or more of the specified second-generation anticoagulants is prohibited by law. It is very important to note that this is not a ban on all rodenticides nor baits. This […]