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)…
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Your home should provide a safe haven from the outside world. The last thing you want or need is to have bugs, flying insects, rodents, or other creatures invade your space. At Pointe Pest Control, our home pest control experts provide fast, friendly service and use highly effective yet environmentally…
Extreme heat in the Spokane area is creating an early onslaught of wasps, and Pointe Pest Control is ready for a busy summer as wasp issues begin to mount outside and inside homes. Recently featured in The Spokesman-Review, Forrest Gissel of Pointe Pest Control, recently removed this wasp nest from…
No one ever wants to find bugs, rodents, and other pests within their home. When they do, the first thought is generally how to get rid of them as soon as possible. If you have found yourself in this situation, your first thought may be to contact an exterminator that…
The spring and summer months are a great time for those in the North West to get out, have barbecues, and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, wasps often make it incredibly difficult to enjoy your outdoor space, particularly if a colony has created a nest in or around your home. It…
The beautiful weather of spring and summer is finally here. For many, these seasons are times for backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and more. However, while the sunshine draws people out of their homes, it also brings pests out of dormancy, and they are now ready to eat, mate,…
All insects are capable of creating a real nuisance in or around your home. Those that have the potential to sting are among the worst. In addition to leaving you with painful bumps or welts that may itch or become infected, these pests can also cause potentially serious allergic reactions….
Landscaping is meant to beautify your home and make it more inviting to residents and invited guests. Unfortunately, it can also make your home more appealing to uninvited visitors, pests. Ground cover, water features, and decorative trees, bushes, vines, or flowers can all end up attracting pests to the area, offering…
Red mud wasps are a common pest for homeowners throughout the Pacific Northwest. They can invade your yard, creating nests in trees and gardens around your property. While they are not as aggressive as some other types of wasps, they will attack if they think their hive is threatened. They…
Having wasps living in your yard means that every day you will be living with the threat of getting stung. Unlike bees, wasps can sting you multiple times. Their stingers do not fall off so they can and will sting you as much as they want. Wasp stings are painful….