Raccoons- Protecting Your Home
When it comes to your home, you want to protect it in every way possible. This includes the elements as well as insects and other critters that could damage your home and potentially lead to even larger issues. One unwanted pest that can often make its way to your doorstep is the racoon. Raccoons can […]
Do I have Bed Bugs
The thought of dealing with bed bugs can make anyone cringe. These small brown insects can infest your bedroom, leaving you with itchy welts in the morning. There is a common misconception that bed bugs are only attracted to “dirty” places. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Since bed bugs live on blood alone, […]
How to Avoid Stinging and Biting Insects This Summer
One of the best parts of summer is spending time outside, but unfortunately, the warm weather also brings out various pests in endless droves. Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other stinging and biting insects are not only annoying but capable of spreading diseases and causing serious health problems for your loved ones. Follow the tips below […]
Common Pests That Can Bug You During an Oregon Summer
Summer is widely regarded as the best time of year, and most people enjoy spending long days outside picnicking, swimming, hiking, or simply lounging in the sun. However, warm temperatures not only bring us outside, and they cause many annoying, harmful pests to venture out, as well. This makes your loved ones constantly vulnerable to […]
4 Signs Your Home Has a Termite Problem
Termite infestation results in an estimated $5 billion worth of property damage to homes every year. The most common termites in the PNW are the Western subterranean termites and damp wood termites. These pests can go undetected for long periods of time, with a colony of termites numbering several thousand within a five-year period and […]
What You Need to Know About Carpenter Bees
Oregon carpenter bees are frequently mistaken for bumblebees, and although they are highly unlikely to sting, they can do significant damage to exposed wooden structures on or near your home. The following information can help you determine if the bee hovering near your eaves is a carpenter bee or a bumblebee and what you can […]
5 Ways to Keep Spring Pests Away
After a long winter, everyone is happy to see spring make an appearance. Unfortunately, that includes pests. Many pests lie dormant in the winter and return to haunt homeowners in the spring, but we have a list of 5 ways to combat the return of these unwanted visitors. Spring Cleaning Yes, the first thing you […]
Signs Your Home Has a Mold Problem
With spring still a few months away, most people have not begun to think about allergies yet. It’s common to suffer from seasonal allergies like pollen and grass. The symptoms of these reactions usually don’t show up until March or April. Though the trees are not yet budding and the grass is still brown, families […]
8 Great Reasons to Hire an Exterminator
If you are experiencing any type of infestation, chances are you don’t need much persuading to hire an exterminator. The damage that insects and rodents cause and the diseases they carry are reason enough for most homeowners to call in professionals. Unfortunately, many homeowners allow infestations to get more out of control than they should […]
Keep Pests In The Cold This Winter
As winter descends on Oregon, so does the wet season. Whether it’s the fast-melting snow or the fog and rain, November to March presents an especially damp time of year in the Pacific Northwest. Though the mosquitoes of the summer aren’t as rampant, winter provides tempting conditions for many other types of pests to enter […]
