Protect Your House From Insect Invasion
Don’t let insects and other vermin bug you Consider these easy-to-follow tips to safely inspect and pest-proof your home, from your Eugene pest control experts. The acronym INSPECT can be an easy way to remember the steps to quality pest control. • INvestigate-Inside, look for cracks in interior walls, open food containers, signs of droppings, […]
The Black Widow – a Spider You Don’t Want to Meet!
Most people have an aversion to spiders that can amount to paranoia (think Woody Allen being called in to handle a spider in “Annie Hall”)! It’s unfortunate, as 98% of all spiders are perfectly harmless, and many are actually advantageous. The black widow is the exception, however, and has earned her bad reputation, but in […]
Pantry Pests!
There’s nothing quite so disturbing as starting to make pancakes for your family on a Sunday morning, and opening a box of pancake mix to discover it’s crawling with tiny bugs. Then, as you start frantically going through your other bags of flour and biscuit mix, you discover that you have an absolute infestation of […]
Things You Don’t Want to Know About – But Should – Asthma, Allergies, and – Cockroaches!
Many people think that asthma and allergies are two entirely different things with similar symptoms, namely – they both cause inflammation of bronchial tubes and airways so that the passages to the lungs become inflamed and swollen. And yes, the fact is that both asthma and allergies cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and sometimes […]
Termites: an Introduction
Termites are small insects, about the same size as ants, that feed on dead plant material and – unfortunately – the wood in your home! Americans spend about $5 billion ever year on termite treatments, and repairing the damage termites do. They infest all kinds of structures, particularly older homes, often entering through obscure places […]
Can Fleas Really Survive in the Wintertime? Oh, Yes They Can!
People assume that fleas can’t be a problem in the winter because it’s cold, but the truth is, fleas can survive all year round inside your home; they can go months without a meal! Fleas can live in the cracks of your wood floors, or even under the carpet, but what’s worse – they can […]
A Brief History of Pest Extermination!
The term “pesticide” has been given a bad rap. In actuality, the dictionary meaning of the term is – any substance that is used to control pests. “Insecticide” may be more accurate, but it’s a broad term that includes “herbicides” that are used to control both unwanted plants. Most people think that a pesticide is […]
What Kind of Pesticide are You Going to Use On My House? Is It Safe?
People have a negative reaction to the word “pesticide,” and if you went through WWII, you might have a reason for it. Today, however, the most important thing you need to know about pesticides is that the ones that are harmful to humans, pets, and plants have been banned for at least 20 to 40 […]
We Use Only Environmentally Safe & Effective Pest Control Products!
We’ve been serving Southern Oregon for over 30 years, and we’re dedicated to the health and environmental safety of our clients. We are as committed to our customer’s satisfaction as we are to using the smallest and safest amount of pest control product possible! We not only treat your pest problem, we go further to […]
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite – Your Home or Business!
The recent spike of bed bugs in the news has prompted a lot of anxiety and worry among many. Whether you own a home, a bed-and-breakfast, or a chain of hotels – bed bugs are never a welcome guest! The increase in travel at all levels, coupled with a change in the pesticides and insecticides […]
