No one likes dealing with ants, cockroaches, or spiders—especially not in the comfort of home. If you want to avoid a major pest problem, first thing you need to do is get serious about preventative maintenance. Seal up any cracks and crevices around your home to keep bugs out and keep tree limbs pruned back away from your roof. You can also prevent pests by eliminating water sources around your home, such as a leaky faucet or standing bird bath. Watch this short video clip to learn more ways to prevent pests in your home.

If you want to make sure pests stay out of your home, schedule an in-home consultation with a pest treatment provider in Pleasanton to develop a comprehensive pest control strategy for your home. An effective pest control strategy will take into consideration your unique needs and pest control issues to keep all types of pests and rodents out of your home for good.

The appearance of your yard plays an integral role in the overall curb appeal of your property. Trees that are in poor health not only detract from the beauty of your yard, but can also cause widespread damage that can affect the look of your property for years to come. If you have sick-looking trees, contact a lawn care provider in the Pleasanton area for a tree disease diagnosis . Your treatment options depend on the type of disease and the extent of the damage. Some of the most common tree diseases in the Bay Area include:

Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a group of tree diseases that cause dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. Also known as leaf blight, anthracnose most noticeably attacks sycamore, ash, oak, and evergreen elm trees. Infections on deciduous plants and trees are more severe in areas where prolonged spring rains occur after new growth appears.

Crown Rot
Several species of soil-borne pathogens cause crown rot in herbaceous and woody plants and trees. Almost all fruit and nut trees, as well as most ornamental trees, can develop crown rot is the soil around the base of the tree remains wet for prolonged periods.

Aspen Canker
Canker disease can cause sunken oval areas on the bark in early stages, but can lead to widespread root and structural damage and areas of crumbling bark over time. In addition to aspen trees, the fungus that causes canker can also affect cottonwood, silver maple, spruce, mountain ash, birch, and willow trees.

Dutch Elm Disease
Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is one of the most destructive shade tree diseases in North America. DED mainly affects American elms, though other elm species are affecting to varying extents. This fungal disease causes yellow or brown foliage and dark brown or black streaks on the wood just under the bark.

Certain pests have a tendency to creep people out more than others, and the cockroach is among this type. Fortunately there are a few things that you can do to prepare your home so that you do not need to call for pest removal services in San Francisco , CA. Watch this video clip for tips on dealing with a cockroach infestation.

A cockroach infestation is very preventable if you follow certain guidelines. Keep your drains clean and fix any leaks around your house to limit their access; you can also do so by sealing cracks and installing door sweeps on your exterior doors. Be sure to close your trash bins and rinse your recycling as well as store food properly in airtight containers so pests are not attracted. If you notice any signs of an infestation, call for pest removal immediately and let your residential pest control exterminate these unwelcome guests.