Striped skunks breed from February to March and need a den site to do so. Female skunks will look for potential nesting sites in late winter. Den sites include: Under homes Beneath decks and porches Within or beneath sheds Within wood piles In crawl spaces underneath the home Skunks will also use the deserted burrows […]
Keeping pests at bay is essential for any business, but it’s perhaps the most critical for restaurants. Nothing will lead to negative reviews or get your business shut down faster than having unwanted bugs and rodents in your restaurant. Even if these bugs are mostly harmless (like a spider), the mere sight of them […]
The Oldest Settlement on the Puget Sound When you think of the Puget Sound, you probably think of Seattle. Or, perhaps you think of Olympia since it’s Washington State’s capital. However, while these are prominent cities now, neither of these is the oldest settlement. That honor belongs to Tumwater, which is now a city of […]
As temperatures drop through the fall and winter, animals and insects everywhere are looking for one thing: shelter! The worst culprits in Portland, Seattle, Boise, and other cities within the Pacific Northwest seem to be rodents, specifically mice and rats. Even if you think that all the holes in your exterior walls are sealed, mice can […]
If you’ve ever dealt with rats or mice in your Pacific Northwest home, you know how unnerving it can be. Rodents may be a common pest all year long, but did you know infestations spike during the fall in Portland, Seattle, and Boise? While there are home remedies that you can use to help repel […]
Kirkland, WA, is one of the more well-known parts of the Seattle area. Most people outside of the area know of it from the Kirkland brand that Costco sells. The brand name comes from a time when their headquarters was in Kirkland. However, the HQ now resides approximately 12 miles east in Issaquah. Of course, […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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