Summary: Cabins are great sanctuaries in every season, but they aren’t immune to pest invasions. This blog is broken up into four parts for the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter). In each section, there is a list of that season’s pests and a brief explanation of each pest’s…
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Summary: Barbecue parties are a staple in the summer, but they can also be a haven for pests. This blog gives homeowners 8 tasks to do before during and after barbecues in order to prevent pests. Each task has its own section, where the instructions and benefits of the chore…
Summary: Pests are often more active in the summer because the heat gives insects more energy. This blog explains the reasons why these 5 pests are the worst summer pests in the Pacific Northwest. The pests listed are: ants, flies, mosquitoes, stinging insects, and ticks. Each pest’s section discusses its…
Summary: Bees and wasps are a common fear for people, and this blog helps remove some of the mystery surrounding their existence. 6 frequently-asked questions about bees and wasps are answered here in short yet informative sections. The included questions are: 1) Which stinging insects are the most aggressive? 2)…
When you go to the zoo, each exhibit has a board that informs guests on the basic facts of the animals living in that enclosure. The facts are usually about the habitats, behaviors, life cycles, and names of the critters. Another important piece of information is about what these animals…
One of the best parts of spring — besides finally putting our winter coats into storage — is seeing our neighbor’s flower gardens bloom in the constant sunlight. From hydrangeas to peonies, there are all kinds of flowers that thrive in the cool climate of the Pacific Northwest. But where…
Out of the countless issues that arise with technology, you didn’t think “pest invasion” would be on the list, did you? Weirdly enough, some insects invade our electronics and stay inside as long as possible. This makes it easy for the pests to avoid being found while they gradually destroy…
When we think of wolf spiders, plenty of words come to mind: scary, nightmarish, weirdly furry. But some people sing the praises of wolf spiders and their carnivorous diet that helps to control the pest population. A certain area of the crop industry uses this to their advantage by introducing…
The question posed in the title is one that has plagued humanity for centuries — ironically, just like bed bugs. While most pests are controlled with a simple insecticide, these bugs are notoriously resistant to standard sprays and dusts. They can’t even be simply smashed and discarded because where there’s…
The process of finding a trustworthy service for your home can be a stressful experience, and pest control is no exception. There are so many pieces of criteria that you want the company to hit, such as extensive knowledge, effective products, thorough services, and stress-free billing. So how can you…