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Summer is the Season for Pests 

Summer has descended upon East Contra Costa County with a mighty swing of heat. The sunrise brings warm temperatures that rarely cool down until hours past sunset. With the temperatures rising, there is a good chance you have seen an increase in the pest activity around your home.

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Common Pests: Earwigs

Earwigs are easily recognizable by their pincers (forceps harmless to humans) at the ends of their abdomen. They are dark reddish-brown, with light brown legs, and are about 5/8 inch long. The Biology of an Earwig  In a season, females reproduce up to 20-60 eggs laid in burrows

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Rattlesnake Threat Increases With Temperatures

Spring and summer seasons, with warm days, are active snake seasons.  Although many of us may be more mindful of where we step on long hikes or walks in open spaces, it is important to realize that as the temperatures heat up, rattlesnakes become more active.  Just as

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What Is A Jerusalem Cricket? 

In the pest management industry, we come across an interesting variety of pests and rodents. One insect we get a lot of questions about is the Jerusalem cricket. Quite different from the house crickets we hear chirping on warm nights, this pest has some unique characteristics that make

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Social Isolation Can Mean A Rodent Infestation

As many California communities enter into their 3rd month of social isolation orders issued by local officials, many rodents are finding their ways out of hiding and taking advantage of empty streets, closed storefronts and fewer people, and less trash in the streets.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, rats

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Ants Will Come Marching In On A Rainy Day

Have you noticed that on a rainy day, ants begin to appear inside your house?  Even during the colder days of winter, ants can become a problem. Ants are generally considered a pest during warm summer days when we spend significant time outdoors. However, when heavy rains hit,

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A Holiday Rodent Infestation Can Ruin The Season

People are not the only ones who head inside when the temperatures fall during the holiday season.   All types of pests, especially rats and mice, want to keep warm, too. Your home is the best and most convenient place for rodents to do this.   Here are

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