San Diego Pest Control Blog | Harbor Pest Control

July 1, 2025

How Can I Prevent Bringing Bed Bugs Home After Summer Travel?

Bed bugs are frustrating pests that can quickly turn your home into a stressful place. Find out how bed bugs travel, why they spread so easily, and what you can do to prevent and detect them.

Bed Bugs

April 22, 2023

What Is Termite Fumigation & How Does It Work?

Even though they are small in size, termites are capable of doing immense damage to your home. These tiny terrorizers can cause severe anxiety for a homeowner and can compromise the safety of your house and family. If you think there may be termites in your home, don’t panic. We’re here to help. Our goal is to keep homeowners informed on how your property can be protected from pests; after all, preparation is the best tool for effective prevention. One of the best ways to get rid of termite infestations is by using termite fumigation. Keep reading to discover how this method can be used to keep your home safe.

Termites

Fumigation

June 3, 2022

How Common Are Pest Infestations?

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you or someone you know has dealt with a pest infestation. A national survey from 2012 reported that 84% of Americans had pest problems, and in 2019 over 14 million residents saw cockroaches or rodents near and within their homes. The unfortunate truth is that pest infestations are more common than we think, and without preventative and swift treatment, they can quickly escalate into infrastructural issues. Continue reading for Harbor Pest Control’s rundown of which pests you’re likely to encounter and how infestations can affect you and your property.

Home Pest Control

February 1, 2022

How Can You Defend Your Home Against Pest Invaders?

There are several ways to ensure no pests make it out alive from your property. Here are seven tips on how to shore up your defenses against pest invaders.

Home Pest Control

August 1, 2021

The Top 5 Foods that Attract Rodents

The last thing anyone wants to deal with is finding wild rodents in their home. But rodents, just like people, have their favorite foods that attract them to their homes. So how do you keep unwanted invaders like rats and mice away from your home? Learn about the top 5 foods that attract rodents to your home.

Rodents

July 1, 2021

How Seasonal Changes Affect Pest Patterns

The seasons are easy to miss in Southern California as many of our communities enjoy beautiful weather year-round. Unfortunately, that also means that many outdoor and household pests are able to stay active all the time. Although pest control needs may not always change with the seasons, certain common pests are affected by the subtle weather shifts. Here are some common seasonal pests in Southern California to prepare for to avoid unwanted activity around your home.

Home Pest Control

June 4, 2021

How to Keep Japanese Beetles out of Your Garden

Spring is here and now is the perfect time to tend to your garden. When you grow amazing plants, critters will visit and eat the fruits of your labor. Every now and then, you will get insects that want the overripe fruits of your labor. One such insect is the Japanese beetle. Here are some easy ways to keep Japanese beetles out of your garden.

Home Pest Control

May 7, 2021

Common Pests You’ll Find in California in the Summer

Because the yearly temperature is typically warmer in California, there is a presence of pests year-round. However, when the heat begins in June, certain species of these intruders become far more active and noticeable. Here are a few to look out for this summer.

Home Pest Control

April 2, 2021

Why Do Roaches Keep Returning?

Cockroaches are difficult to eliminate from your home on your own. It usually takes professional cockroach treatment to ensure that the infestation is completely gone. But what if you still find cockroaches after treatments? Keep reading to find out why roaches keep returning.

Cockroaches

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How Can I Prevent Bringing Bed Bugs Home After Summer Travel?

What Is Termite Fumigation & How Does It Work?

How Common Are Pest Infestations?

How Can You Defend Your Home Against Pest Invaders?

The Top 5 Foods that Attract Rodents

How Seasonal Changes Affect Pest Patterns

How to Keep Japanese Beetles out of Your Garden

Common Pests You’ll Find in California in the Summer

Why Do Roaches Keep Returning?

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