Property Manager in Bakersfield

Today we would like to recommend our new client Ascend Property Management, they are well equipped to handle all your property management needs. They have a huge staff prepared to deal with all the issues and challenges that come with owning property.

They are Bakersfield's top rated property management company!

Summer Time Is Here

Make PestX part of your team for a flea-free home

In the Summer months, we all look forward to the gorgeous weather and some sunshine to clear our cobwebs and lift our spirits.  But it isn’t just us humans that love it so much. Our PestX pest control team here in Bakersfield don’t get too much time off in the summer months as we’re kept very busy by super happy fleas.  

They are in their element!  The warm weather has them multiplying faster than gremlins in a shower - helped enormously by the fact that we all have our doors and windows wide open and our pets coming in and out all day unintentionally bringing in stashed stowaways in their furry midst.

The first signs of having these annoying pests is usually their irritating bites, which given their tendency to carry disease and bacteria, they don’t stay un-noticed for long.  The problems fleas bring into the house make them one of the most dreaded home visitors we see here in Bakersfield.

PestX are often called to deal with flea infestations but with fleas it’s rarely a matter of just fumigating the house.  Pets are often one of the main culprits. When you consider that a flea goes from being laid through to adult in less than 50 days, and that a female can lay up to 50 eggs a day - if the first part of that stage has gone under the radar you could have quite a significant pest problem very quickly.

So PestX can definitely help to de-flea your home or premises but we will always advise to deal with all of the factors at the same time.  If you do have pets in your house you will need to bear in mind that they will need treating too as they are very likely to be the source of the problem.  You will need to treat your pet thoroughly as well as all of their bedding and we’d suggest you time this well with the PestX team coming in.

You can use specially formulated shampoos to remove both eggs and live fleas as well as use spot treatments to prevent the fleas returning over the next month or so.  Flea collars are also effective in deterring fleas in the first place. We apologise if all of this seems obvious, but we will always ensure that any PestX pest control treatments tackle not only the current pests but that we minimise the risk of the pests returning.

Our reputation has been built up over years of thorough treatments so with flea control, there’s an element of teamwork here.  You only need a slightly warm temperature and a lovely home for a couple of fleas, besides their delicious hosts to feed on and you’re back to square one again.

So PestX will be mainly treating your premises to fumigate them but your pets and yard definitely need to be factored in too.  Patios, decking, foundations and porches are all havens for fleas to breed in the warmer weather. If you use a home based remedy, all you need is a rainstorm and all of that work has been washed away so bear this in mind too when considering your overall approach.

A well maintained garden is less of a flea risk too as they love dead plants and debris so removing these regularly will reduce the breeding grounds available to them.

If you need any advice or need a flea infestation addressing, call our team and we’ll happily get started on keeping your home flea free.

Be Flea Free in 2019

Make PestX part of your team for a flea-free home

In the Summer months, we all look forward to the gorgeous weather and some sunshine to clear our cobwebs and lift our spirits.  But it isn’t just us humans that love it so much. Our PestX pest control team here in Bakersfield don’t get too much time off in the summer months as we’re kept very busy by super happy fleas.  

They are in their element!  The warm weather has them multiplying faster than gremlins in a shower - helped enormously by the fact that we all have our doors and windows wide open and our pets coming in and out all day unintentionally bringing in stashed stowaways in their furry midst.

The first signs of having these annoying pests is usually their irritating bites, which given their tendency to carry disease and bacteria, they don’t stay un-noticed for long.  The problems fleas bring into the house make them one of the most dreaded home visitors we see here in Bakersfield.

PestX are often called to deal with flea infestations but with fleas it’s rarely a matter of just fumigating the house.  Pets are often one of the main culprits. When you consider that a flea goes from being laid through to adult in less than 50 days, and that a female can lay up to 50 eggs a day - if the first part of that stage has gone under the radar you could have quite a significant pest problem very quickly.

So PestX can definitely help to de-flea your home or premises but we will always advise to deal with all of the factors at the same time.  If you do have pets in your house you will need to bear in mind that they will need treating too as they are very likely to be the source of the problem.  You will need to treat your pet thoroughly as well as all of their bedding and we’d suggest you time this well with the PestX team coming in.

You can use specially formulated shampoos to remove both eggs and live fleas as well as use spot treatments to prevent the fleas returning over the next month or so.  Flea collars are also effective in deterring fleas in the first place. We apologise if all of this seems obvious, but we will always ensure that any PestX pest control treatments tackle not only the current pests but that we minimise the risk of the pests returning.

Our reputation has been built up over years of thorough treatments so with flea control, there’s an element of teamwork here.  You only need a slightly warm temperature and a lovely home for a couple of fleas, besides their delicious hosts to feed on and you’re back to square one again.

So PestX will be mainly treating your premises to fumigate them but your pets and yard definitely need to be factored in too.  Patios, decking, foundations and porches are all havens for fleas to breed in the warmer weather. If you use a home based remedy, all you need is a rainstorm and all of that work has been washed away so bear this in mind too when considering your overall approach.

A well maintained garden is less of a flea risk too as they love dead plants and debris so removing these regularly will reduce the breeding grounds available to them.

If you need any advice or need a flea infestation addressing, call our team and we’ll happily get started on keeping your home flea free. For more information on Fleas and how to get rid of them visit our site here.

Cockroaches are more than a dirty word

Cockroaches are more than a dirty word - let PestX help you clean up

Here at PestX our pest control team deal with both commercial and residential pest control in Bakersfield and surrounding areas.  One of the common culprits we see with commercial premises is cockroaches.

You only need one of these to be seen in a commercial  property for it to have a massive impact on your brand.  Even if dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, the presence of these hardy creatures is enough to stop your most loyal of customers from ever returning again.

So it goes without saying, that where cockroaches are concerned, prevention is most definitely your best protection.  Besides the fact that these bugs are not very welcomed and are so damaging to your company's reputation, they are extremely tough to eradicate once they have infested your property so this is definitely an area where you will need the PestX experts to deal with your cockroach problem.

Here are a few tips on how to minimise the chances of the Cockroaches visiting you in the first place:

1. Cockroaches love moisture so eliminate all sources of this from water to condensation - they love nothing more than a dirty mop left on the floor so don't invite them in with one.
2. It goes without saying that any establishment needs to be kept clean but where cockroaches are concerned, you can't afford to let your hygiene and sanitation slip.   Have a clearly defined cleaning schedule that all team members know of and adhere to it so you know that no corners have been cut.
3. You will also need to do regular deep cleans.  Drains will need to be thoroughly scrubbed and treated - get a strong brush to areas that liquid cleaners cannot tackle.  Keep a record of your deep clean schedule so that you are always on top of the areas that are out of your sight but definitely not out-of-bounds to a cockroach looking for a lovely dirty new home.
4. Don't allow clutter to build up.   Don't go longer than a month without checking storage areas as things like corrugated cardboard are an open invitation to some types of cockroach.  Just imagine how an infestation can spread if this has been left unattended for a couple of months.
5. Ensure all of your team know to inspect all deliveries thoroughly.  You only need one or two cockroaches to come in with a delivery to have a problem on your hands quickly if they go unnoticed.
6. Place pest monitors in areas that would particularly attract cockroaches.  As we said, prevention is better than cure here so be vigilant and look at your premises through cockroaches eyes - seek out the hotspots and put the monitors in place here.
7. If you do happen to spot a cockroach it isn't the end of the world.  Simply kill or capture the cockroach you have seen, making a note of the time and place that you found it then give PestX a call.  Make sure you keep the bug for us to inspect as the various species have different habits and it will help us if we know which type we are dealing with. We will discretely and efficiently deal with your pests with the minimum of disruption to business.

PestX have years of experience dealing with Cockroaches.  We can help you deal with current infestations or a cockroach presence but we can also advise on how best to protect yourself against these destructive bugs within your commercial or residential premises.

Give PestX a call and we will happily come and help you to work out the best pest control solution for you.

Holiday Vermits

Happy holidays! Are you being invaded by unwanted pests in your home or business? If so contact PestX today for expert Bakersfield pest control services. We offer expert pest control detection and will not only rid your home of unwanted guests but we will make sure they don’t come back, we are the leader in pest control Bakersfield and have a wealth of experience in the pest-control industry. We service residential and commercial properties and have a knack for exterminating pests of all kinds. Call us today for a free quote and see how affordable our Bakersfield pest control services are! We look forward to helping you with your pest-control needs in Bakersfield and Kern County, we are PestX!

PESTX Bakersfield's Leading Termite Exterminator

Today we're going to be talking about how termites get in your house. There are a couple ways for Termites to get into your house, assuming they are not already there. The two ways termites get into your house are by ground or through the air. If you see termites with wings you know you have a termite infestation on hand. 

The keys to stopping termite infestation is cutting off their food source. One of the reasons termites can be so damaging is by the time the homeowner discovers them the damage has already been done Termites are like cancer if you detect them early the chances are good that you can eliminate them. Another thing to look for is mud tubes that's a sign that Termites are in your house. Also look for damaged wood, Termites burrow through wood leaving a paper trail of their existence. 

Termites have a tendency to eat your house from the inside out that's what makes them so hideous if you notice Hollow wood, then you have in fact been bushwhacked by a colony of Termites. Another thing to look for is peeling bubbling paint or swollen floors, just like the evil creatures they are, they like dark places and are attracted to moisture. These are all tell-tale signs that you have been invaded by an evil force, known as the dreaded Termites.

Termites cause $40 billion a year in damage globally, destroying 600,000 homes annually in the United States!  Don't be a statistic, call PESTX today, we are experts at detecting Termites and eliminating them, we have a set of skills acquired over a very long career that make us a nightmare for Termites and other pests invading your home.

The Myth of SEO

Hi I'm Mark Downing and I own Acme web agency, we are an SEO web agency that specializes in on-site and off-site optimization. We have clients nation-wide and I've noticed lately that a lot of clients have a misunderstanding of how SEO works. Most are under the impression it's like running a TV commercial, so I wanted to be very clear on how SEO works, you see many people think when you hire a SEO company you will immediately start making a lot of money but that can’t be farther from the truth. SEO is not a pay to play advertising tool like radio, TV or pay per click. SEO is a marathon not a sprint, its a long term investment. It’s like pumping a water well, you have to keep pumping and pumping and pumping until you get a gusher, actually it’s kind of like drilling for oil now that I think about it and when you hit that gusher it’s a beautiful thing to see! People that expect SEO to work immediately will be disappointed, but SEO when done properly can produce massive results (see this article in Forbes that explains this perfectly). We have ranked many of our clients incredibly high on Google, for instance for "New York City Gardener" we rank number one (click on the link to see in live time). Here are some of the other businesses that we've ranked high on Google, Pool Contractor, Trucking Company, Oilfield petroleum company, Car Mechanic, Diesel mechanic, Window Tinting, Chiropractor, Coffee-house, Pool Cleaning, Limousine Service, Street Sweeper, Wedding Photographer, Drone Operator, Guitar Teacher, Flooring Company, Defense Attorney, Bakersfield Pest Control Company, Boat Mechanic, Italian Restaurant, Bookkeeper, Discount store, Pool Plastering, SEO company Belfast, SEO company Santa Barbara, SEO company Beverly Hills, SEO company Malibu, SEO company Napa, SEO company Los Angeles, New York City SEO company, and of course SEO web agency nationwide. As you can see we’ve gotten many different companies first page exposure on Google due to our expertise, we are in fact an SCO specialist! We have a particular set of skills that we’ve acquired over a very long career, we will find you, we will rank you and hopefully you will enjoy massive success! If you are looking for SEO you can view our plans here. I hope this article has been of help, sincerely Mark@acmewd.com