Ever come home from a trip feeling relaxed… only to realize you may have brought back some very unwanted souvenirs?

In this episode, Mark Buzz and Anna Bugs break down how bed bugs commonly hitch a ride into California homes through luggage, clothing, hotels, and even public transit. They walk through the early warning signs homeowners often miss—like itchy welts, tiny stains on bedding, or subtle clues hiding in seams and cracks.

The conversation covers practical, real-world prevention habits you should be doing every time you travel, including how to inspect suitcases properly and why heat is your best friend when it comes to post-vacation laundry. Mark and Anna also address the mental and emotional toll bed bugs can take on families, even though they don’t transmit disease.

Finally, they explain why DIY approaches usually fall short and when it’s time to bring in professional pest control to fully eliminate these resilient hitchhikers—before a small problem turns into a full-blown infestation.

If you’re worried about bed bugs or want peace of mind after traveling, Simple Pest Management is here to help. 👉 Visit www.simplepest.com to get a free quote and protect your home today.

Ever notice more spiders showing up inside your home once the weather cools down? You’re not imagining it.

In this episode, hosts Mark Buzz and Anna Bugs break down why Californians tend to see a spike in indoor spider activity during the winter months. From mating cycles and prey movement to spiders simply looking for dry shelter from the rain, they explain what’s really driving those surprise sightings.

They also walk through the most common spiders homeowners encounter—like house spiders and cellar spiders—and help you understand which ones are mostly harmless versus the species you don’t want to ignore, including black widows and brown recluses.

You’ll get practical, homeowner-friendly tips on:

• Sealing entry points spiders use to get inside
• Managing outdoor clutter and debris that attract them
• Reducing moisture that makes your home more inviting

And if spiders are becoming a regular problem—or you’re concerned about a potentially dangerous species—Mark and Anna explain when it makes sense to call in a professional.

This episode is presented by Simple Pest Management, your local experts in safe, effective pest control.

If spiders are taking over your space, get a free quote today at www.simplepest.com and let us help keep your home pest-free

Winter rain in California doesn’t just green up the landscape — it also pushes pests straight into our homes. In this episode, hosts Mark Buzz and Anna Bugs break down why Argentine ants are especially active during the rainy season and why so many homeowners suddenly see long, unstoppable ant trails in kitchens and bathrooms.

They cover how to spot Argentine ants (including their telltale foraging highways and that musty smell when crushed), why these tiny invaders are much harder to eliminate than most people realize, and how their massive “super-colonies” make DIY solutions frustratingly ineffective. Mark and Anna also walk through practical prevention steps — like sealing entry points and managing moisture — and explain when it’s time to bring in a professional before ants contaminate food and spread throughout the home.

If you’re dealing with ants or want to stay ahead of the problem this winter, Simple Pest Management is here to help. 👉 Get a free quote today at www.simplepest.com and protect your home before a small ant problem turns into a full-blown invasion.