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The 5 Most Common Spiders in Washington State You Need to Know

While Washington State doesn’t have the same reputation for gigantic or deadly spiders as other parts of the country do, that doesn’t mean there aren’t quite a few spiders up here! Many people within the Puget Sound know August and September as “spider season.” During early fall, it seems like spiders are coming from everywhere, […]

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How Can I Get Rid of Carpenter Ants?

As one of the most common wood-destroying insects, carpenter ants are well known for their capability for widespread destruction. They can tunnel out support beams, collapse wall supports, and destroy a house from the inside out. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood–they remove it from their tunnels. Carpenter ants also nest within these tunnels. […]

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The Best Benefit of Pest Control: Health and Safety

Given the current situation with COVID-19, many homeowners are focusing on health and overall well-being. Most jurisdictions are practicing social distancing and other preventative measures to help stop the spread of this virus. In light of this renewed attention to germs and diseases, it’s worth noting that pests can frequently carry problematic pathogens into our […]

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3 Ways to Get Rid of Pantry Pests

Pantry pests can be a massive problem for some homeowners. These insects typically include beetles and moths, such as the flour beetle and Indian meal moth, that feed on food stored in your pantry. Unfortunately, not only do these small insects wreak havoc on your food store, but they also cause problems around your house. […]

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Home Remedies for Ant Pest Control

Ants can be a frustrating pest to deal with in your home. There are over 1000 species of ants in the United States, each of them with their own unique characteristics. When it comes to getting rid of ants in your home, it’s important to know what species you’re dealing with.   Pavement Ants Pavement […]

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Here Are 3 Tips to Eliminate Ants in Your Seattle Home

Seattle is home to some common pests. For example, homes in this region can have termites and rodents. They can also have ants. There are a few different ant species that make their home amongst us in Western Washington, including Argentine, carpenter, garden, and black ants. No matter the type of ant, homeowners and pest […]

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Seattle Ant Removal Tips

When it comes to pests, ants aren’t the worst pests to have, as they rarely do any structural damage and don’t carry disease. However, ants are easily the biggest nuisance. If not properly handled, they can easily take over your kitchen in a matter of hours, covering window sills and countertops with neat little lines.  […]

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Seattle Rodent Control Tips

Of all the pests that can infest your home, rats are easily the worst of all. Rats and mice alike spread all manner of disease, eating and contaminating your food and leaving dropping all over countertop, shelves, and floors. These rodents can also chew through cables in the attic and walls, causing house fires. Between […]

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How to Protect Your Home from Spiders

When it comes to creepy crawlies, spiders take the cake. Though most spiders in the Seattle area are harmless, there are some that can cause a trip to the hospital. Better to be safe than sorry and get rid of all the spiders in your home. But how do you do it? In this article, […]

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Winter Pest Control Tips

The holidays are here and that means GUESTS. Some of them unwanted. I hear it so very often on the phones. “Well it’s winter and the pests are all dead”. Until two days before a big dinner party and guess who showed up early for the party? Templeton! Most pests have begun overwintering. But they […]