Newest comments on The Sacramento Press articles by Dave Picton

LarsHoneyToast on "Heat Poses Risk for Tire Heat"

2011-09-23T23:19:11Z

Thanks for this article; it was very helpful and informative. You can't help but notice the number of tire blowouts when driving on the freeway this time of year.

William Burg on "Prehistoric cockroaches difficult to contain"

2010-09-03T01:50:06Z

LOVELY SPAAAAM, WONDERFUL SPAAAAAAM!

Harry Case on "Prehistoric cockroaches difficult to contain"

2010-08-31T22:08:07Z

Oriental Cockroaches are the filthiest. They also reside in sewer lines. They and the American Cockroaches are often introduced into sewers to keep the lines clear of the gunk that can build up and clog the systems. http://www.pestcontrolcenter.com/store

Harry Case on "Bed Bugs Pose Irritating Pest Control Problem"

2010-07-30T16:21:23Z

By the early 1950’s bed bugs were nearly eliminated from the North American continent as a result of the widespread use of DDT. Their numbers were so decimated that generations raised after that time thought they were a myth, perpetuated in a nursery rhyme. Unfortunately, bed bugs are very real. The banning of DDT and the marked increase in international travel, have rapidly given us a resurgence of these nasty pests. Their increase started slowly at first, sort of like the front side of a bell curve, but then accelerated and intensified. We now appear to be on the steep and rapidly rising back side of the curve, with no idea of when the population will peak or when the curve will flatten out. Read the full post at: http://pestcontrolcenter.com/blog/?p=455

Roni Deutch on "Why Spiders Don’t Make Good House Guests"

2010-06-10T14:38:40Z

Very informative. Though the photos give me the shivers, I think it's important for people to be informed about the dangers they can find in their own back yard.

tarrabyte on "Bed Bugs Pose Irritating Pest Control Problem"

2010-04-15T15:35:56Z

It took six months to get bed bugs out of my house. It wasn't quick or easy, but it can be done. You can watch videos on how to inspect your home at www.bedbugsnorthwest.com. If you know you have bed bugs and can afford to, try to find a company that provides thermal heat treatment for bed bugs. Then you can be done with bed bugs in one day. Bed bugs are a scourge and being able to identify them quickly is key to getting rid of them faster.

George Jackson on "Bed Bugs Pose Irritating Pest Control Problem"

2010-04-15T01:13:09Z

Unfortunately the same people that denied climate change and defended Big Tobacco are now trying to promote DDT as the savior for everything from malaria to bed bugs. Truly integrated pest management is the only sustainable way to control either, without the use of toxic pesticides!

DMacy on "Where pigeons of a feather flock together... there goes the neighborhood!"

2010-04-12T01:42:40Z

Good info...We have a townhome in Albuq. NM and we notice last year under our patio cover we had alot of flies, and I mean alot of flies. Now I notice the flies are again back, and now flying around our front door. We have pigeons on our roof and surrounding homes. We didn't invite them, however a neighbor in back of us put a pigeon/bird feeder out - and now I'm sure they are roosting on our roof. HELP HELP HELP. Do those pigeon deterrent spikes work? Will I also have to call a pest bird control?

Oracle on "Termite Swarm Season is Here!"

2010-03-05T17:30:59Z

It is an advertorial and blatantly so. However, there is good information if you can wade through the advertising. "Farticle" is an outstanding use of "words" and probably the only time I've agreed with StellaM!

Reno on "Termite Swarm Season is Here!"

2010-03-05T01:35:08Z

For someone that moved into a house from outside the region and a few months later came home to a room full of termites due to swarm season I find the article very good and informative. For those of you that are anti-business take a look around, almost every article on this site you could say is a commercial. UFL brings pro football to Sac - they should have bought an ad, take it down! Agent Ribbons leaves sac, they should have bought an ad what a commercial for their band! XOSO's Winter 2010 Volleyball Champions, that group should have bought an ad! The purists in this group kill me. If you are worried about the financial stability of SacPress click on their banner ads and show your support by patronizing their advertisers. If you don’t like an article don’t read it and don’t comment on it – let it die a digital death.

waldorfandstatler on "Termite Swarm Season is Here!"

2010-03-04T15:42:27Z

+1 for farticle - hahahaha!

Stella M. on "Termite Swarm Season is Here!"

2010-03-03T00:31:44Z

Yes, I agree...SacPress needs to have a policy about businesses that attempt to pass off advertising as an article. This is not the only business doing this. It's unethical and annoying to readers looking to this site for local news. SP - please remove fake articles (farticles?)!

Mark Urquhart on "Termite Swarm Season is Here!"

2010-03-02T17:45:22Z

Informative, but an ad, nonetheless. The Sac Press actually pays it's bills with advertising so I suggest Dave speaks to them and ask their current rates.

billg on "Termite Swarm Season is Here!"

2010-03-02T07:54:51Z

This seems like blatant advertising spam from this unethical company! Please remove this "article".

petersteel on "Where pigeons of a feather flock together... there goes the neighborhood!"

2010-02-03T07:04:48Z

that was really nice to read that.. that was really great post.. it seem great information.. that's great.. for more information on bird control, pest bird, pigeon deterrent spikes, pigeon control, pest bird control, bird deterrent u can visit http://www.usabirdcontrol.com

Katie13 on "Rats grow fat and happy, thanks to mild Sacramento winters"

2010-02-01T17:49:48Z

I had a rat problem recently and it terrified me, mainly because of all the diseases they carry. Knowing that rats can spread diseases from their waste and that they were in my house really freaked me out. After the exterminator came I thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned every inch of my house, just in case.

bbbbmer on "Rats grow fat and happy, thanks to mild Sacramento winters"

2010-01-27T20:09:26Z

Eewwwwwww!!!!!

Jim Doucette on "Rats grow fat and happy, thanks to mild Sacramento winters"

2010-01-27T18:12:13Z

Yes they do cause fires!

bbbbmer on "Tiny mice create big problems when winter weather drives them indoors"

2009-11-29T06:15:46Z

Thank you for sharing this -- I needed to hurl up the last of my Thanksgiving pie....

Casey Kirk on "The Ants Go Marching..."

2009-11-05T21:29:00Z

I hate ants! Good tips

Dale Kooyman on "Fire and cold weather bring unwanted rat visitors indoors"

2009-10-06T18:13:04Z

Picton, in the central city street gutters are also a favorite place for rats, mice, cockroaches and other vermin to thrive. I've see all in my many walks as these creatures munch on careless and thoughtless people's discarded partially eaten sandwiches, fast food leftovers, candy, partially empty sugared coffee cups, soft drink and beer bottles (yes, they like beer and soft drinks), discarded plastic pre-packaged containers from convenience markets, oranges that drop from the ornamental orange trees as well as grapefruits on the ground, etc. Well fed cats and dogs are not too much help but instead are often intimidated by large rats as I saw one day. A cat curiously extended its paw as if to test what that "animal" was in the gutter eating a walnut. The rat dropped its walnut and jumped on top of the gutter and stood on its hind legs in an attack mode and the timid cat ran.

David Watts Barton on "Fire and cold weather bring unwanted rat visitors indoors"

2009-10-06T13:46:04Z

Full disclosure: "Earth Guard Pest Management Services is a family-owned, independent company serving the Greater Sacramento, California, area and surrounding communities. Earth Guard offers a full range of professional pest management services, including residential and commercial pest control, “green” pest control solutions, home and building inspections; termite and WDO (wood-destroying organisms) inspections, repairs and reports, pre-construction termite treatment, and more. We offer free estimates, senior discounts and 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Check us out at www.earthguardpest.com."

Steven Bourasa on "Fire and cold weather bring unwanted rat visitors indoors"

2009-10-06T03:54:55Z

Thanks for this article. My attic is a popular hangout for roof rats. I was thinking cat access might be helpful since I have three cats.

Susie Shields on "How to Identify and Prevent Dangerous Spiders in Your Home"

2009-09-19T06:39:39Z

EWWWWE! What kind of spider did that?

spiders on "How to Identify and Prevent Dangerous Spiders in Your Home"

2009-09-16T11:46:14Z

That wht a spider can do!

Susie Shields on "How to Identify and Prevent Dangerous Spiders in Your Home"

2009-09-15T20:49:01Z

Thank you for the good advice. Spiders creep me out and they seem to be everywhere these days.