Homeowner Education
Pest Control
Guides & Resources
Free educational guides written by our licensed technicians. Learn how to identify pests, prepare for treatments, and protect your home year-round — in plain language, not jargon.
All Guides
6 guides — updated regularly by our licensed technicians
Bed Bug Room Preparation: Complete Checklist
What to bag, launder, move, and leave alone before a bed bug treatment, what the technician does with that prep, and where households usually get it wrong.
Rodent Prevention: The Clean, Seal, Trap Program
How to keep mice and rats out of a Central Coast home, in the order the work actually holds: take away the food, close the gaps with metal, then clear what is already inside.
German Cockroach Treatment: Preparation Instructions
How to prepare a kitchen and bathroom for a gel bait treatment, why the cleaning matters more than it looks, and what happens in the weeks after the technician leaves.
7 Common Home Pests: Identification Guide
Learn to identify the most common household pests by their signs and symptoms — before an infestation becomes severe.
Understanding Termite Inspections: Section 1 & Section 2
What a California WDO report actually says, how Section 1 and Section 2 findings differ, what the inspector cannot reach, and how to get a Central Coast property ready for the visit.
Central California Pest Calendar: When Pests Are Active by Season
Know what pests to expect in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Benito counties throughout the year — and when to schedule preventive treatments.
Written by Technicians
All guides are created by our CA licensed pest control professionals — not marketing copy.
Actionable Checklists
Step-by-step instructions you can follow before, during, and after a pest treatment.
Local to Central California
Pest behavior in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Benito counties — not generic national advice.