The four species of cockroaches that we’ve eradicated in our 20+ years of experience each prefer slightly different environments inside and outside of the house.
There are 7 types of ants which are commonly found in the greater Sacramento area.
Spiders are more plentiful in the late summer and early fall but they seek warmth and protection during the colder months by huddling next to houses. They love to nest in woodpiles and emerge when people bring firewood inside during the winter.
Two of the most common spiders in El Dorado County are the Wolf and Black Widow spider. Wolf spiders are venomous but their bite is milder than a bee sting. People are advised to seek emergency medical attention if they are bitten by a Black Widow even though less than 1% of their bites are fatal.
The late fall and early winter are common times for several species – particularly mammals -- to seek warmth, shelter, and food in people’s homes.
Mice and rats are the two most common rodents to sneak into houses through small cracks and holes. Larger animals like raccoons and skunks enter houses frequently through garages and basements in search of food. We are licensed by the state to remove these critters.
