Summary: Pantry pests are a common issue for homeowners and business owners across the country. This blog gives a brief closeup of 5 infamous pantry pests and a helpful list of prevention methods for readers to implement in their food storage. The pantry pests featured here are: Indian meal moths,…
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Summary: A “pack rat” is a common metaphor for a messy person, but pack rats are real pests that can cause issues for homeowners. This blog gives a closer look into the lives of pack rats, so homeowners know more about these rodents in the event of an invasion. The…
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…
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…