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 […]
Top Reasons to Hire an Exterminator for Rodent Problems
When it gets colder outside, Oregon homeowners often face the issue of mice and rats entering their houses looking for warm places to nest through the winter. Getting rid of these pests is a priority since they get into stored food, leave droppings around the house, and potentially carry disease. Often, homeowners try to solve […]
Protect Your Home From Mold and Fungus This Fall
Since there are more than 100,000 species of mold in the world, 1,000 of which are prevalent in the United States, it is no surprise that this catalyst of decomposition often finds its way into our homes. When you have a mold problem, it is not unlike an insect infestation, in that you must eradicate […]
Ensure the Health of Your Trees During National Tree Check Month
Throughout the United States, August is the time of year when the adults of the invasive Asian longhorn beetle (ALB) species begin to appear. To aid in protecting the health of our trees from this pest, experts encourage residents of Oregon to regularly examine their trees for evidence of the beetle and the damage it […]
Most Common Summer Pests in Oregon
The last thing you want to find in your summer garden in Southern Oregon is destroyed flowers and vegetables, and you definitely don’t want pests in your home during the hot weather. There are many types of insects and pests native to the Pacific Northwest that become more active in the summertime. At A-One Exterminators, […]
What to Do if You Find a Bat in Your House
It can be shocking to see a bat flying around your house or even just hanging from a ceiling or a wall. You may be scared at first, but the bat is probably even more frightened than you are. The best way to proceed is to be calm and proceed with caution in getting the […]
3 Things That Might Attract Rodents into Your Home
All types of pests are disruptive and potentially dangerous to have in your home, but few can cause as much destruction in a short timeframe the way mice and rats can. Rodents of all kinds should not be inside your home, and there are a few things that might attract them more than you realize. […]
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes This Summer
The weather is warming up, and many Oregon residents are ready to enjoy warmer temperatures and nicer weather. However, while you may be ready to enjoy warmer weather, so are the mosquitoes here. As a coastal state with a variable climate, Oregon has plenty of places where mosquitoes like to gather and breed, and the […]
