Pest prevention for California property managers
By Jorge Atempa, Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE)
Your team prevents, a licensed professional treats. These free guides help rentals and HOAs cut pest complaints with inspection, sanitation, exclusion, and monitoring, all cited to UC IPM, the U.S. EPA, CDPR, and California law.
The Property Manager's Pest Prevention Playbook: 16 pages with a seasonal calendar, turnover checklist, pest-by-pest prevention, California rules, and when to call a pro. Cited to UC IPM, U.S. EPA, and CDPR. $29.
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Ten prevention-first pest tips for California property managers, cited to UC IPM, EPA, and California law.
An 11-step pest checklist for apartment unit turnover in California, including bed bug rules, exclusion, and monitoring.
A season-by-season pest prevention calendar for California rentals and HOAs: what to check in winter, spring, summer, and fall.
When California property managers should call a licensed pest control operator, what the law says about pesticides and notice, and what to ask before hiring.
Who is this site for?
California property managers, HOA boards, and maintenance teams who want fewer pest complaints. The approach is prevention first: your team handles inspection, sanitation, exclusion, traps, and monitoring, and a licensed professional handles any pesticide work.
Why prevention instead of spraying?
Reactionary spraying gives a short-term knockdown and the pests return. The U.S. EPA notes studies show integrated pest management (IPM) is the most effective way to control pests in the home.