October 2, 2020
Moving into a new home is a huge step in a person’s life. Many responsibilities come with owning a house like keeping up with maintenance and repairs. While many new homes do not necessarily need repairs, they do require maintenance checks, like a pest inspection. This guide will help you know when you should request a pest inspection for a new home.
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September 4, 2020
Confidence in your approach to pest control is crucial. Understanding the effectiveness of any extermination or preventative measure is difficult when it becomes a DIY project. In fact, pest infestations carry several far-reaching consequences, from both the infestation and your pest control methods. True confidence only comes with help from professionals. Here are some of the reasons you should not do your pest control and leave it to experts.
August 3, 2020
Summer is the season of swimsuits and barbecues. It is when we spend the majority of our time outdoors. The summer also means the mosquitoes are out. These pesky insects take the fun out of any occasion. Mosquitoes give off an annoying high-pitched buzzing sound and leave painful bite marks. Some species of mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as malaria and the Zika virus. Below are some ways you can get rid of mosquitoes once and for all.
June 1, 2020
Wasps, bees, and hornets all play an important role in the pollination of the natural environment. However, when they decide to build a nest near your home they present a serious health risk and can cause damage. The following some tips on how to identify a stinging insect nest.
January 1, 2020
At Harbor Pest Control, we offer levels of protection for you and your home or place of business that best suits your needs. Overall, we’re a pest and termite extermination company who have served the San Diego area for over 60 years at this point. We’re a family owned and operated company, so when you give us a call, you won’t be redirected to a random call center. You’ll be speaking to someone who works directly with us. Here are the levels of pest control that we offer.
December 2, 2019
There are hundreds of pest control methods you have at your disposal, from pesticides to rodent traps, but sometimes infestations get so bad that the only option you’re left with is a full fumigation service for your house. However, fumigation is a tedious project and involves large amounts of chemicals, so it should be used only as a last resort. How can you tell when the time for fumigation is right? Here are some ways to tell if you need to fumigate.
November 4, 2019
Rodents may be small, but their annoyingness knows no limits. Rodents can seek out any crack or crevice in your living space and find a way through it. Even if there is no obvious way in, rodents will sure make an entrance on their own. It can be beyond frustrating to deal with one rodent, let alone an infestation. To help, we’ve developed some simple remedies that can repel these creatures. We want you to feel comfortable in your home and not have to worry about mice and rats running about.
October 1, 2019
Have you ever gone on a trip and come home and found some travel companions in your luggage? If not, you are one of the lucky ones. Insects can find their way into your luggage or onto your clothes easily. With some simple tips, you can make sure you do not end up with house guests.
September 2, 2019
If anything is certain about spiders, it’s that they are creepy. Some spiders are eerier than others, but no spider is attractive enough to brighten your day as it walks across your coffee table. However, just because most spiders look dangerous, it doesn’t mean that they all are. Many spiders are completely harmless and can even be beneficial. Here are a list of some dangerous spiders and a list of some benign species.