Question: What are daddy longlegs? Answer: They’re also called “harvestmen,” and actually made up of about six thousand species of arachnids. Six legs, calm demeanor, love dark places. Oh — and no, they’re not dangerous to humans. (1/2) bit.ly/3qVZoxN

Winter Pest Proofing Trick: store firewood on a raised platform away from your home. And inspect wood for any pests before bringing it indoors.

One fix for the invasive European garden snail? Introduce a decollate snail or two, which eat European garden snails ravenously. That’s biological pest control, folks! (2/2) bit.ly/3G9LRZX

Escargot, anyone? Garden snails are closely related to lobsters, and California’s most invasive species was actually imported as food. (1/2) bit.ly/3G9LRZX

Want pest control with experience? Lloyd Pest Control’s been around for 90 years, and our technicians are trained above and beyond so they’re ready to help no matter what pests throw at you. bit.ly/31ECdQa

See a big rodent? It’s probably a roof rat. They’re expert climbers and love finding warm, cozy places to hunker down in the winter. Need some help? We’ve got roof rat experts ready to go. bit.ly/3t7uAwM

Another trick with ants? If you see one, it’s probably leaving a chemical trail to guide others. Wipe down this trail and they might get confused and lose the scent. (2/2) bit.ly/33iiZAo

What draws ants inside? Most of the time, they’re looking for water or food sources. Look for entry and exit points, moisture in your home, or unsecured food. (1/2) bit.ly/33iiZAo

That “eating eight spiders a year in your sleep” myth? Extremely debunked — even the snopes article about where the lie came from turned out to be a troll. Sleep easy, arachnophobes! bit.ly/3f4Gn6Z

Holiday Pest Proofing Tip: When the holiday season’s over, store decorations away in plastic bins with lids that fit tight and lock. Avoid cardboard, which has ingredients that can provide a tasty snack for rodents.

Slightly unfortunate news! The voracious, ankle-biting, Aedes mosquito has invaded SoCal. They fly low and bite during the day. Your best bet? Giving up going outside and these other tips: bit.ly/36AgRW8

WDOs: Do you have ‘em? Well, do ya? Wood-destroying organisms live, eat, and generally thrash your home’s wood elements. Our specialized termite inspectors team with our in-house repairs team to get rid of termites and fix the damage the right way. bit.ly/3rKcNLt

More slightly unfortunate news! Spring rains, a flush of heat, and decaying plant material = roach issues. Don’t worry though: you can prepare. bit.ly/3yOxCFD

Like all termites, subterranean termites are cryptobiotic: they like to live in tiny, hidden spaces. Their most obvious sign are the mud tunnels they build connecting their ground-based nests to your home. (2/5)

Subterranean termites, the second most common termite in Southern California, nest in the ground beneath foundations, emerging at night to feast on your home. (THREAD 1/5)

And here’s where we shiver: subterranean termite colonies are MUCH bigger than drywood termite colonies. We’re talking about tens or even hundreds of thousands of termites. Munching away on your home. (3/5)

They’ll destroy it about 80 times faster than drywood termites. (4/5)

What’s the key to protecting your home against subterranean termites? Be on the lookout for signs of them. Have your home regularly inspected for termite damage. We’re always around to help. bit.ly/3ipaIPl (5/5)

Save the bees! We avoid killing bees at all costs. Instead we partner with local beekeepers to safely relocate hives. bit.ly/352aRoF

Got snails? No sweat. You got this. 1. Pick up the ones you see and move them far away. 2. Minimize overwatering. 3. Introduce snail-resistant plants like lavender and sage. 4. Use wooden traps and introduce predatory Decollate snails. No more snails. bit.ly/3G9LRZX