Comprehensive Pest and Rodent Services

Ants are a nuisance and are among the most common pests found in homes. Weather changes like hot sunny days, rainy and colder winter days can have an impact on their activity, they come in search of water, food or shelter. Southern California is home to a few different types that include the argentine ant carpenter ant, harvester ant, little black ant, odorous house ant, red imported fire ant, southern fire ant, thief ant and the velvety tree ant. Zbest Pest Management will customize a plan of action to deal with all of your infestation needs. Read More

Southern California is home to a few different types of bees. Bees mostly help pollinate flowers, but with the increase in Africanized honey bees combined with the drought we’ve seen in recent years, these bees are more aggressive while they search for food, water and shelter. All of our bee treatment services are customized to our client’s needs. Our service plan is based on the type of bees found and where they’ve established their hive. For more information about our customized bee treatment services, give us a call today! Read More

Crickets are a relative of the grasshopper. They can be found all over the world and there are over 900 different species of crickets. Crickets are mostly nocturnal and usually prefer to live in wood piles, rotted vegetation or compost heaps. Crickets are a normal part of our ecosystem in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. In large numbers, however, crickets can become a nuisance and a threat to sanitary conditions in your household. Crickets typically feed on vegetation, but they have also been known to eat book bindings, cardboard and sugary products. These pests can easily take over a yard space, garage or storage shed if left untreated. Read More

Cockroaches are scavenger pests that have evolved to live off the scraps of humans. These pests prefer starchy food substances, cereals, sugar products, cheese, grease and meat. They have also been known to consume cardboard, glue, leather and hair. Roaches form colonies in areas unseen around kitchens and bathrooms. Most cockroaches are known for squeezing in tight spaces to breed. Read More

Fleas are a common parasite found around southern California. A common misconception about fleas is that you need to have pets for an infestation to occur. Unfortunately, you can get fleas even if you don’t own pets. This is because fleas can be introduced to a yard in a variety of ways if other pests like rats, rabbits or gophers are present. You can also bring them home by walking through an infested park. Fleas can hitch a ride on shoes and socks. Fleas are notoriously difficult to get rid of because their eggs can hatch up to one year after they’ve been laid. All they need is a nearby source of heat and movement to trigger the hatching process. It is important to treat a home or property inside and out when dealing with fleas, as well as have all animals in the home treated at the same time to avoid recontamination. Read More

Southern California is home to a variety of spiders. Some species are harmless to humans but a nuisance in the garden. Others are harmful for your pets and family to come into contact with. Black widow spiders have very painful bites. A black widow bite can cause temporary paralysis and illness. Black widows are especially dangerous for small children and pets. Keep venomous spiders away from your family and pets. Seek immediate medical attention if you, your family member or pet has been bitten. Read More

Wasps are similar to bees, except their sting is more painful and they have the ability to sting multiple times. Wasps set up nests in areas where there is a steady source of food and water. There are a few different types of wasps that are commonly found in the Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Read More

Mosquitoes are small blood-sucking insects that depend on standing water to reproduce. Mosquito season in Southern California can be as early as March (depending on warmer weather) thru November. Southern California is host to many different species of the mosquito family and unfortunately in our region we are subject to being bitten from dusk till dawn. Female mosquitoes must feed on blood to lay eggs. They feed by sticking their mouthparts into the skin of humans and animals, rapidly sucking blood. Sometimes mosquitoes carry viruses such as West Nile, Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria and others that can be transmitted to humans while the mosquito is feeding. Mosquitoes also pose a threat to our household pets, causing heartworms in our dogs when bitten. Due to their four stage life cycle and egg reproduction mosquitoes are hard to eradicate! Read More