by Aspen Pest Service | Dec 15, 2024 | Box Elder Bug
TL;DR Boxelder bugs are dark brown/black with red-orange markings, about 1/2 inch long, and nymphs are red. They gather in large groups for warmth, especially in fall and winter, and feed on boxelder, maple, ash, and fruit trees. Their lifecycle includes egg laying in...
by jon wood | May 17, 2024 | Aspen Pest Control, Felida Pest Control
If you’re a resident of Felida, WA, or its surrounding areas, you’re likely no stranger to the buzzing presence of stinging insects during the warmer months. From Western Yellowjackets to Bald-faced Hornets and everything in between, these buzzing...
by jon wood | May 10, 2024 | Aspen Pest Control, Damascus Pest Control
Imagine, if you will, that you’re sitting down to enjoy a relaxing evening at your Damascus home, perhaps sipping on your favorite beverage and unwinding after a long day. Suddenly, you spot something out of the corner of your eye—a small, black insect scurrying...
by Aspen Pest Service | Apr 1, 2024 | Aspen Pest Control, La Center Pest Control
Sugar ants, or odorous house ants, are a pervasive problem for homeowners in the Pacific Northwest, including in La Center, WA. Infestations are easily acquired but challenging for homeowners to eliminate on their own. Although sugar ants do not excavate wood like...
by jon wood | Mar 22, 2024 | Orchards Pest Control
TL;DR Carpenter ants damage homes by excavating wood to create nests, weakening structural integrity over time, especially in large colonies. They prefer damp or water-damaged wood and often establish multiple satellite nests, making infestations difficult to...