Pest Control Blog

With summer comes warmer temperatures and longer days. Unfortunately, it also brings pests. At Antworks, we want you to have an enjoyable summer which is why we’re explaining the top summer pests [...]

Bed Bugs are a real-life nightmare. These minuscule pests not only leave you with itchy red marks, but they’re also very difficult to eliminate since they can withstand extreme temperatures. With [...]

Along with warmer temperatures and sunny days, spring also marks the arrival of many common springtime pests here in the Pacific Northwest. In this article, we’ll talk about which ones may bring [...]

You know spring is near in the Portland metro area when you spot ants marching across your kitchen floor. But what is it about spring that causes ants to invade homes? In the winter, ants enter a [...]

The days are getting longer and the temperatures are getting warmer and soon termites will start emerging. While these destructive pests don’t hibernate, they do become less active in the [...]

The best way to treat a pest infestation is to prevent it in the first place! So now that we’re in a new year, make pest-proofing one of your resolutions! It will help you avoid encounters with [...]

The air is brisk and the leaves have fallen. Winter is right around the corner which means you don’t have to worry about pesky fleas anymore, right? Not exactly. Although fleas cannot survive in [...]

When it comes to pests, there’s one in particular that can be the most destructive–termites! It’s estimated that termites cause around $5 billion dollars in property damage a year! Unfortunately, [...]

Fall brings thoughts of pumpkins, apple cider, and cozy sweaters. It is a time of year when everyone is winding down from summer fun and getting ready for the holidays. It should also be a time [...]

You’re lounging on your sofa, with the fireplace crackling, enjoying a good read when out of nowhere a mouse scurries by. Suddenly, you aren’t so relaxed anymore. With a million thoughts running [...]