It is officially spring! This means warmer weather, more sunlight, budding trees, and of course, more annoying pests. As the earth starts to thaw you’ll also start to see an increase in creatures like spiders, moths, bees, mice, and more making their way back into the world as well. Don’t let these annoying creatures deter […]
We love our cats and dogs, but sometimes they pick up unwanted “freeloaders” at shelters, dog parks, from rodents, or even just playing in the yard. Fleas are a problem common for pet owners, but it can sometimes be hard to spot the signs of these pests on your pets. What are fleas? Over 2,000 […]
With Halloween on the horizon along with Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and other holidays close on its heels, the 2021 holiday season is upon us! While the holidays typically include time with loved ones, good food, and fun, they’re often harbingers of less pleasant things: rodents. From rats nesting in your Christmas tree to mice scrounging […]
Are you seeing spiders frequently in your home? You see spiders repeatedly in the home, on porch lights, more spiders on the walkway, even more spiders in the nooks and crannies of the patio this time of year. When you least expect it, you can find yourself walking into a web. It seems as if […]
It’s no secret that rodents like mice and rats will eat anything. But they love fruit! They are drawn to the smell and sweetness of fruit which is why fruit trees act as magnets to these small creatures. Fruit tree owners must be aware of this attraction and take preventive measures to protect their trees. […]
While the sight of swarming bees can be frightening, the knowledge behind why bees swarm can go a long way toward calming any panic, as well as giving an idea of what to do in case one of these clumps of resting bees is sighted. Bees live in hives that consist of a queen, thousands […]
Tell-Tale Signs of a Carpenter Ant Infestation – Signs and What to Do Carpenter ants are large black or brown ants that can cause serious damage to a home’s wooden structure if allowed to thrive. Often the winged carpenter ant is mistaken for termites, which is also a serious problem here in the Northwest. The […]
Cockroach Infestations: What Should You Do? In addition to being unsightly pests, cockroaches can also be a health hazard. When an infestation occurs, the presence of cockroaches in large numbers increases the dangers presented by these insects. Health Risks of Cockroaches Because they are drawn to human food, cockroaches are a cause of food contamination. […]
When you have rodents of any kind in or around your home, it’s likely you want to get rid of them right away and by any means possible. Before extermination efforts are made, it’s important to understand precisely what kind of rodent you’re dealing with. While roof rats are certainly worrisome, Norway rats or burrowing […]
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