Pest Control Info
Playa Del Rey, CA
Quick Glance
Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:
248
Average Customer Rating:
3.5/5
Mosquito Season:
Mar To Sept
Termite Probability:
High
Playa Del Rey, CA Pest Statistics
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Around 248 pest control companies service Playa Del Rey residents with an average customer service rating of 3.5 out of 5.
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Anopheles mosquitoes are common in the Playa Del Rey area with mosquito season lasting from March to September.
Los Angeles County has a high concentration of Subterranean and Drywood termites.
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Roach density in Playa Del Rey is very heavy with American cockroaches, German cockroaches, and Oriental cockroaches being present.
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Deer mice, California deermice, Cactus mice, and Roof rats can be found in Playa Del Rey.
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The Brown dog tick, Deer tick, and common flea are active year round.
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Playa Del Rey is home to many stinging insects including Blackjackets, Bald-faced hornets, California yellowjackets, Aerial yellowjackets, and European paper wasps.
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Roughly 306 ant species have been found in California with the Linepithema humile specie being the most popular.
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Bed bug density is very heavy in Playa Del Rey, California.
Frequently Asked Questions for Playa Del Rey
Based on market research, an average of $50 to $60 a month for basic pest control services can help protect your Playa Del Rey, CA home from the most common household pests. Longer billing cycles could be available to help discount the rate. A startup fee and contract agreement may be required for pest control plans. Pests that are more difficult to exterminate, such as bed bugs, are usually not included in basic pest plans.
Some Los Angeles County residents prefer pest control only when a pest has been spotted. Determined by the severity of the infestation and the pest, one time visits average $200 to $500. Although a one time visit could be necessary, monthly pest control services tend to be cheaper and continue to keep household pests under control.
The extermination of a bed bug or termite infestation in Playa Del Rey, CA is the most expensive. The cost will vary depending on the size of your home with an average of $1 to $3 per square foot.
Common Pests In Playa Del Rey, California
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Anopheles Mosquitoes
Anopheles mosquitoes are identified by their brownish-yellow hue and scaly wings, and are characterized by their resting posture at a slight upward angle. Female Anopheles mosquitoes require blood meals for egg production, and will bite animals such as cattle or humans for this purpose. These mosquitoes are known to seek out dim, sheltered areas to rest during the day, while they remain active during the night. In natural settings, Anopheles mosquitoes have a lifespan of up to two weeks and are frequently found near water sources, regardless of size.
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Drywood Termites
Drywood termites are a termite that lives and eats dry wood. They are found in many parts of the world, including California, and can cause a lot of damage to structures made of wood if they are not stopped. They are noticeably larger than some other types of termites, with the winged reproductives being about the size of a quarter inch. Drywood termites can eat and live in many different types of dry wood, including buildings, furniture, and utility poles. They leave behind small piles of poop, called fecal pellets, which can be a sign that they are present.
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Oriental Cockroach
Oriental cockroaches have a shiny black exterior. Males grow to 25 millimeters in length and have short wings. Females reach 32 millimeters and do not have wings. Oriental cockroaches are commonly found in dark and damp areas such as drain pipes, sewers, basements, and crawl spaces. They prefer to feed off of trash and decaying organic matter. While their bites are not dangerous, they can spread many diseases by simply walking around. Take care of any leaks, regularly clean garbage cans, and seal off potential points of entry to prevent them from entering a home.
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Linepithema humile
Linepithema humile, also known as Argentine ants, have smooth, shiny, light reddish-brown bodies that only reach 0.3 millimeters in size. Argentine ants typically build shallow nests underground in moist soil, by sidewalks, or underneath rocks. They are drawn to open food containers, kitchen grease, sugar, and other dead insects.
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Roof Rats
Roof rats have long bodies covered in soft brown fur. They have light colored bellies and long skinny tails. A mature roof rat’s body can reach up to 8 inches in length with their tail measuring up to an additional 10 inches. They prefer to nest in areas of such as attics, ceilings, and behind walls. Roof rats are food hoarders by nature and seek out fruit, nuts, and seeds to transport back to their nest. Seal any cracks in foundations or siding, repair gaps in doorways, and screen windows to prevent them from coming inside your Playa Del Rey, CA home.
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Ground Crab Spiders
Ground Crab Spiders are shaped like the crab you might see at the beach with wide flat bodies and legs extending from their sides. They are often gray, brown, or tan and grow to about 1/2 of an inch in size. Their 8 eyes are located on a raised bump to give them a 360 view. Their diet primarily consists of mites and other small pests. They are truly ground spiders and do not spin webs, but hide in tree bark and other dark locations.
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European Paper Wasps
European Paper Wasps, also known as Polistes dominula, share a striking similarity with Yellowjackets in their slim, black and yellow bodies that can reach up to 1 inch in length. These wasps build paper-like nests in cavities like attics, vents, eaves, and satellite dishes. They primarily feed on hornworms, caterpillars, nectar, and other sugary substances.
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Deer Ticks
Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as Deer Ticks, are a species of tick that exhibit a reddish-brown coloration with a hard, black exoskeleton, and can grow up to 3 millimeters in length. These ticks are notorious for their ability to transmit Lyme disease, a debilitating bacterial infection. Deer Ticks are known to lurk in tall grass and brushy areas of Playa Del Rey, CA, waiting for a suitable host to walk by, at which point they attach themselves and begin feeding until fully engorged.
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Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, brown insects, about the size of an apple seed, that feed on blood by biting their host, causing itchy and irritating skin lesions. They are known to inhabit furniture, mattresses, headboards, and other small, tight spaces, making them difficult to detect and eliminate. To prevent infestations in your Playa Del Rey home, maintaining a regular cleaning schedule, minimizing clutter in the home, and exercising caution while traveling are recommended.
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