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Common Pests in El Centro, CA

Due to El Centro's lack of very cold winters — we experience sweltering summers and relatively moderate winters where temperatures rarely dip below 35° F — pests pose a problem all year long.

Here are some common pests that frequent the El Centro area, as well as information to contact a pet-friendly exterminator near you.

Termites

These wood-eating pests are especially active when nighttime temperatures stay above 60° F. That makes May through October in El Centro especially problematic for termites, which can potentially cause widespread structural damage to your home's wall studs, beams, decks and other building elements.

Without proper termite control and prevention, you're potentially looking at a very expensive repair bill.

Bed Bugs

While bed bugs don't carry diseases, they can potentially cause considerable discomfort and leave behind itchy, sometimes painful red welts, according to the Mayo Clinic. El Centro's Public Health Department advises that nearly all bed bug infestation cases are best managed by a bed bug control professional.

Mosquitoes

According to reports, California's very first case of the West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes near El Centro. Mosquitoes can spread pathogens that cause diseases in some people, and they can also keep you from enjoying your backyard during El Centro's balmy weather.

Wasps

Wasps can be problematic if you want to relax and play in your yard. In El Centro, you'll often see worker wasps emerging in the late spring and early summer as they search for food. During this time, you may see wasp nest activity reach peak activity levels.

Rodents

Rats (specifically the Norway rat and roof rat) and mice are the two most commonly encountered rodent pests in El Centro. Besides being potential disease vectors, rodents can enter your home through small cracks and holes where they can damage your home's wiring, drywall and piping, and they may also contaminate your food.

Pest control & exterminator services in El Centro, CA

El Centro's dry soil and temperate weather, which can support the spread and reproduction of rodents, wasps, mosquitoes, bed bugs and termites, mean many of the do-it-yourself pest control options employed by homeowners elsewhere simply can't manage pests successfully.

For example, the western drywood termite is native to the area and has been destroying homes and forests in the region for centuries. With the growing population and expanding real estate development in El Centro, these pests are thriving with increased human activity and food resources. But there's good news: Hiring a termite and pest control expert can help you identify and manage the pests that thrive in El Centro.