Pest Prevention

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, [...]

Ants are tiny social insects known for their strength and ability to quickly swarm a food crumb. But did you know some ants can actually cause damage? It’s true! If left untreated an infestation [...]

Ah, summer. A great time for hiking, swimming, BBQs, and other outdoor fun. While we love spending time outside during these warmer months, unfortunately, so do pests. In this blog post, we’ll be [...]

Summer is right around the corner, and as temperatures rise, you may begin to see more yellow and black flying insects around your property. But would you be able to identify if it was a wasp or [...]

Ants are a common household pest. In fact, they’re the number one nuisance pest in America. But they don’t belong in your home. If you have an ant infestation, you’re likely asking yourself, “Why [...]

When it comes to eliminating mice, mouse raps are an effective, non-toxic method. They’re affordable and all you need to do is add cheese, set it, and forget it, right? Not exactly. If you really [...]