Most people think canine scent detection is around 90% to even 100% accurate. But I’m going to tell you just how accurate K9 detection for bed bugs in Ventura really is overall. Before I had ever worked with K9 detection for bed bugs, I was under the impression that their accuracy was unparalleled. That a dog’s sense of smell works…
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The rat problem in Ventura with these critters getting into cars isn’t a new one but it sure has increased in recent years. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why, the damage they can cause, and what you can do to protect your vehicle from the rat problem that’s impacting the entire county. Understanding The Rat Problem in…
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At Spearhead Pest Control we offer 4 methods of control for bed bugs. Sulfuryl fluoride gas fumigation (tenting), heat treatment, steam & dust (Green) treatment, and conventional liquid insecticide treatment. Each has its place and, as a professional, I understand the limitations each method has and how it should be applied. The goal is always to reduce hazards to people…
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Pesticide Resistant Strains of Bed Bugs I’m an Associate Certified Entomologist and I happened to lay on the science a little thick in this post so if you need help understanding, I’ll be happy to explain further. Just email me with your questions. -Rudy Over the years bed bugs have gotten increasingly difficult to control due to several factors. (For…
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Ventura County is home to diverse species and a wide range of ecosystems. We have the beaches of Ventura and Oxnard, the hills of Ventura and Newbury Park, and the arid desert like conditions of Fillmore and Piru. We have a wide range of climates, an equally wide range of insects, and the spiders that love to eat them. This…
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The common house fly is even more common than you might think. If you’ve ever seen a fly indoors, there’s a better than 90% chance that it was a house fly. It’s one of the most common insects in the world. The latin name for this fly is Musca Domestica, and while that might seem like a lot of detail, it’s…
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