So You Have Ear-What’s?
Earwigs are common around our area here in Oregon, and look more alarming than they actually are. Still, finding a colony of them under your sink is an unpleasant surprise. These bugs are fairly large, about ¾’s of an inch long, and they have large pincers on the end of their abdomen. Apparently, the […]
6 Inexpensive Ways To Keep Your Home Pest-Free This Winter!
Unfortunately, rats, squirrels and mice get cold in the winter too, and this is when they are most likely to break into homes through cracks and crevices so tiny it seems impossible they would fit through, but they do! They carry all sorts of nasty diseases, plus – they can chew straight through wallboards, electrical […]
An Unwanted Christmas Gift – Christmas Tree Critters!
Real Christmas trees are wonderful, fragrant, and often full of unwanted pests that you might not care to have under your tree on Christmas morning! Coniferous trees may attract a variety of small insects that aren’t easily visible. Aphids are common pests of evergreen trees; being brought inside where it’s warm will make aphid eggs […]
‘Tis the Season to Bring Your Outdoor Plants In – But Not the Bugs!
Colder nights means that many of the plants that have enjoyed your outdoor patios through the summer and fall should think about moving indoors for the colder months to come. Who comes in and who stays out is often a matter of space and favorites, but whatever plants you decide to bring in – make […]
Fungus-Gnats & Drain-Flys – Oh No!
At A-One Exterminators, we pretty much see the world as filled with bugs, because – well, that’s our job! Because we keep up with the latest technology and science on all things in the wide world of bugs, we have seen a growing link between bug infestations and the growth of mold in a home. […]
A New Mold Worry – Mold Mites!
Mites have not been associated with mold before, but now it has been discovered that the tiny white and tan “bugs” that people are finding swarming over surfaces are actually “mold mites.” They are attracted by and thrive in moist, moldy environments that are generally found in kitchens and bathrooms. This kind of mite actually […]
Mold + Wallpaper = A Feast For Silverfish!
Wallpaper creates damp environments, and mold often thrives in cool, dark spaces. That is a combination that’s almost impossible for silverfish to resist. Silverfish can be hard to detect because they’re small and nocturnal; you generally only know they’re there after you see the damage they’ve done. If you have wallpaper and see it start […]
Mold & Termites – An Unfortunate Combination That A-One Exterminators Takes Care Of!
Mold! It’s become a word synonymous with “disaster” for homeowners! There are so many health reasons that mold is a problem in homes that we hate to add another to the list, but, unfortunately, mold is like ambrosia for two of the worst insects in a home – silverfish and termites! This is why A-One […]
Tips For Controlling Bad Bugs In Your Garden Naturally – Discouraging Larger, Four-Legged Pests In Your Garden.
Sometimes the pests that do damage in a garden are all too easy to see because they’re of the four-legged variety. Raccoons, rabbits and deer are a scourge in any garden, vegetable or flower. Unfortunately, what works for deer often won’t work for a rabbit or a raccoon, and vice versa, so you may have […]
Tips For Controlling Bad Bugs In Your Garden Naturally – Other Natural Steps To Take To Discourage Bad Bugs In Your Garden
There are a number of simple things that anyone can do to deal with unwanted guests in your garden without resorting to chemicals, these include: Add a bird bath or feeder to attract either beneficial insects, or birds that will eat problem insects. Every morning, simply pick off harmful bugs by hand or knock them […]
