Pest control across the Pacific Northwest

Let’s clear up a few spider misconceptions. 🕷️👀

❌ “All spiders build webs.”
Not true! Some species use webs to catch prey, while others actively hunt.

❌ “A clean home can’t have spiders.”
Spiders aren’t necessarily looking for a dirty house. They’re looking for food, shelter, and places to hide.

❌ “Removing webs gets rid of spiders.”
Web removal can help, but if spiders still have access to food and easy entry points, they may simply rebuild somewhere else.

In the PNW, moisture and sheltered areas around homes can make properties especially inviting to spiders.

The web is often the clue...not the whole problem. 🔎🕷️ ...

Wood damage isn’t always caused by the same pest. 👀🪵

Two common culprits homeowners may confuse are carpenter ants and termites, but the damage they create can look very different.

🐜 Carpenter ants excavate wood to create nesting galleries. Their tunnels tend to look smoother and more cleanly excavated.

🪵 Termites feed on wood, and their damage can appear more irregular. Depending on the species and location, you may also see mud or soil associated with termite activity.

Here’s the important part: don’t rely on a quick guess. Different pests require different treatment approaches.

If you’re noticing damaged wood, small piles of debris, mud tubes, or unusual insect activity, getting the pest correctly identified is the first step. 🔎

Same house. Same wood. Very different pest problem. ...

The PNW’s mossy landscape looks beautiful…

But pests may appreciate it for a completely different reason. 🌿👀

Moss tends to thrive in cool, damp, and shaded areas, which are conditions that can also create appealing environments for insects and other pests.

Pay attention to moss growing around:

🏠 Foundations
🪵 Decks and wooden structures
🌿 Landscaping
🚪 Walkways and entry areas

Moss itself isn’t necessarily causing a pest problem, but the moisture and conditions that allow it to thrive can make an area more inviting to pests.

So if your property is looking a little more green than usual, take a closer look. 🔎

In the PNW, moss may be part of the scenery… but you don’t want pests making themselves at home in it. 🌲🐜

Pointe Pest Control is here to help identify what’s attracting pests and keep them where they belong: outside. ...

Termites aren’t exactly the kind of houseguest that announces themselves. 🐜👀

They can stay hidden while feeding on wood and expanding their colony, which means visible damage may not be the first sign of a problem.

Keep an eye out for:

🪵 Damaged or weakened wood
🪽 Discarded wings
🟤 Mud tubes
🔎 Areas where wood and moisture meet

And in the PNW, keeping moisture issues under control is an important part of protecting your property.

If something looks suspicious, don’t assume it’s “just old wood.” A professional inspection can help determine what’s actually happening.

🌲 Pointe Pest Control is here to help protect your PNW home from the pests you can’t always see. ...

The Pacific Northwest and moisture go hand in hand. 🌧️🌲

But when that moisture sticks around wood for too long, it can create conditions that make your home more vulnerable to wood decay and pests like carpenter ants. 🐜🪵

Pay extra attention to areas like:

💧 Damp crawl spaces
🏠 Decks and exterior wood
🪟 Around windows and doors
🌿 Wood touching or sitting close to soil
🚿 Areas near leaks or poor drainage

Here’s the part that’s easy to miss: the damage may start where you can’t see it. 👀

Keeping wood dry, improving drainage and addressing moisture issues early can help protect your property.

Moisture might be normal in the PNW. Wood damage doesn’t have to be. 🌲🏠

Pointe Pest Control can help identify conditions that may be inviting pests to your property. ...