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 21, 2024 | Woodland Pest Control
Sugar ants may be tiny, but they can be a big nuisance for homeowners in Woodland, WA. These tiny pests can quickly invade homes in search of food, leaving trails of ants and causing frustration for residents. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to identify sugar...
by Aspen Pest Service | May 22, 2025 | Ant Removal
Sugar ants, also known as coconut ants or odorous house ants, are a frequent nuisance all over the State of Oregon. These tiny ants measure about 2.5 to 3 millimeters and are typically black. When crushed, they emit a faint coconut-like scent, which is how they get...
by Aspen Pest Service | May 22, 2025 | Ant Removal
An ant infestation in your home? Yuck! We know how it goes. We help clients rid their homes of invasive ants every day. Sugar ants are one of the most common pests in Washington. Though they are known by many names, including the coconut ant and odorous house ant (due...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Apr 7, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Dogs and cats are naturally curious, particularly when it comes to insects that buzz, crawl, or fly. However, not all bugs are safe for them to interact with. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a walk through the park, pests are present everywhere—and some pose a...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Feb 22, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Obvious Signs of Fleas in the Home Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that live off the blood of animals and humans. Measuring at just a few millimeters in length, these pests can be difficult to spot in your home or on your pets, especially if you don’t know...
by Aspen Pest Service | Feb 22, 2025 | Ant Removal
Signs Of Ant Infestation In House Ant infestations can quickly become a nuisance in your home if they are not quickly addressed. While a single ant sighting may not be cause for alarm, discovering trails of ants, especially in your kitchen, or other unexplained damage...
by Aspen Pest Service | Jan 18, 2025 | Pest Control
Signs Of Pest Infestation In Your Home Many homeowners remain blissfully unaware of a pest infestation in their home until significant damage has already been done. From structural issues caused by termites to health concerns stemming from rodents or cockroaches, the...
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...