Pest Information for Studio City, San Fernando Valley

Homeowners in Woodbridge Park, particularly along the blocks bordering Woodbridge Park itself and the LA River corridor, should be on high alert for **Argentine ants** and **roof rats** right now. The hot, dry June weather (85°F average) is driving these pests out of the park’s irrigated green spaces and into your homes in search of water and cooler shelter. Argentine ants are swarming from the park’s continuously moist sports fields and irrigation zones, exploiting the cracks in 1950s-1970s ranch home foundations and the gaps around newer infill construction. Roof rats, meanwhile, are moving from the park’s dense vegetation and the river’s riparian edge into attics and crawlspaces—especially common in the older ranch homes with easy access points under eaves and along utility lines. The park’s standing water after recent rain and the constant moisture from park sprinklers create a perfect oasis for these pests, even as the rest of the neighborhood bakes. Look for ant trails along baseboards, kitchen counters, and around pet water bowls, and listen for scratching in your attic or crawlspace at dusk. For rats, check for droppings near garbage bins, gnaw marks on irrigation lines, and rub marks along fence lines or the edges of your home’s foundation. Below are the top-rated Studio City exterminators who specialize in these specific seasonal threats.