How Often Should I Spray for Bugs in California?
- Sean
- Aug 15
- 3 min read
Hey, it’s Sean again with LOCAL Bug Guy! California summers are no joke. It’s comfortable to stay inside as much as you can, but not when you have bugs making themselves at home.
If you’re taking pest control matters into your own hands, you might be wondering how often you should spray for bugs. This post should give you some helpful tips.
(Oh, and remember to contact Local Bug Guy for a free quote if you’re looking for pest control in the Temecula area!)
One more time… how often should I spray for bugs?
It’s generally recommended that you spray your home for bugs every two to three months. A household bug spray like Ortho Home Defense works well.
The only issue is that spraying for bugs yourself can be time-consuming and exhausting. A lot of our customers lead busy lives between work, family, little league games, and more, so we like to take pest control off their plates.
If you’re one of these people who’d like to take “spray for bugs” off your to-do list and leave it to the professionals, reach out to LOCAL Bug Guy for a free quote.
Most Common Household Pests in California
If you live in the Temecula, California area, you’ve probably experienced these creepy crawlies:
Ants
Specifically Argentine ants, harvester ants, and fire ants. Argentine ants are the little black ants that like to find crumbs in your kitchen. Harvester ants have a painful sting and are considered venomous. Fire ants can cause property damage, and their bites can have allergic reactions in some people.
Spray recommendation: Every three months from spring to fall.
Spiders
Ugh. Spiders. The most common spiders you’ll see in Temecula are black widows and brown widows. A black widow bite can be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention. Brown widows aren’t as dangerous, but their venomous bite is still enough to hurt a lot.
Spray recommendation: An external spray every three months will help keep the spiders away, but pay close attention to the foundation of the home. Also spray under patio furniture and play sets for black widows—that’s where they like to build webs.
Wasps
Wasps love to make themselves at home under porches and covered patios. And they always seem to build their nests close to the house. You don’t want some wasp stings ruining your barbecues and summer night talks, so here’s how we recommend spraying for wasps.
Spray recommendation: Wasps look for places to build their nests during the spring, but you can prevent this by hanging a fake wasp nest you can find on Amazon—wasps are territorial, so they’ll build elsewhere. Summer is the time to knock down any nests that have been built, and you can do this with a long-distance wasp spray. Just be careful and cover up to help fight against stings! Or you can reach out to us. We’d be happy to take care of that wasp nest for you.
Earwigs
Earwigs are nocturnal, so they’ll hide in cracks and crevices during the day, then go creeping around at night. They’re extremely common and harmless, but the little pincers on their backends make them a gross guest to find in your house late at night.
Spray recommendation: Your LOCAL Bug Guy can treat the foundation of your home so earwigs can’t get inside. Even more thorough service will include areas that earwigs are likely living in before the heat drives them inside.
What makes LOCAL Bug Guy different
We really are your local bug guy. We believe in hiring local pest control technicians that really understand the area and the people. You’ll be assigned to a pest control tech that will get to know you by name, and you’ll get their email and phone number so you can contact them whenever you need.
And our reviews speak for themselves. Hundreds of people have left five-star reviews on Google talking about the terrific service they’ve gotten from LOCAL Bug Guy. Our pest control experts treat you like their own family, so you can relax knowing that you’re taken care of.
Get your house sprayed for bugs hassle-free
Ready for frequent, reliable, and friendly pest control? Contact us at LOCAL Bug Guy for a free quote. If you live in greater Temecula, we’ll make your home a pest-free environment.
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