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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…

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…

Although pests are sneaky, they’re not the best at staying hidden forever. After all, a family of rats can only hide within the walls for so long. A tiny pest has a much easier time staying out of sight while they reproduce and find a steady food source. Take the…

Happy Valentine’s Day from Pointe Pest Control! Whether you’re celebrating today with your sweetheart, best friends, family, or your closest friend (yourself!), there are all kinds of ways to spend this love-filled day. Most of the popular activities involve doing something fun that is too time-consuming or expensive to do…

Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves change color, the weather is cooler, and pumpkins and apples are in abundance.  What you may not be aware of, though, is that the changing of seasons also affects pests. While us humans have four seasons that we follow — spring,…

The tradition of spring cleaning has been around for centuries. The Jewish people once cleaned their homes in preparation of Passover. The purpose was to clean the home of any crumbs of unleavened, and therefore non-Kosher, bread. People in the Christian faith were known to clean on ‘Clean Monday,’ the first…