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 Control Team | Aug 6, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Introduction: The Risks of Handling Wasp Nests Yourself in Washington While it’s tempting to remove a wasp nest yourself, it’s important to understand the risks involved and how to safely handle the situation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely removing a nest,...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Aug 5, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Know Your Enemy Sugar ants are really odorous house ants. They are small and black, commonly found indoors. Pavement ants prefer driveway cracks and rarely show up inside. Larger ants, like carpenter ants, pose structural threats and have very different treatment...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Bee Wasp Removal
Understanding the Costs of Wasp Removal When it comes to dealing with wasps, understanding the costs of removal services is crucial. Whether you’re considering professional help or tackling the problem yourself, there are different price ranges based on the approach....
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Bee Wasp Removal
Is DIY Wasp Removal Safe? If you’ve found a wasp nest on your property, you may wonder whether you can tackle it yourself. Fortunately, there are effective DIY methods, but caution is key. Here’s how you can safely and effectively handle wasp problems on your own....
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Bee Wasp Removal
How Experts Tackle Wasp Problems When it comes to eliminating wasps, professionals have a variety of tools and products at their disposal. These are specifically designed for greater efficiency and safety. Here’s a look at what pest control experts use to get rid of...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jul 18, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Sugar Ants—SurprisinglyDespite not being destructive, odorous house ants are hard to eliminate because they often have multiple interconnected colonies. Treat one, and another might still be active nearby. Get Sugar Ant Extermination Sugar Ant Description Size The...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jul 18, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
The Short Answer: They’re Annoying, Not Dangerous Sugar ants don’t bite, and they don’t destroy your home like carpenter ants or termites. What they do is invade your kitchen and bathroom looking for food and water. They emit a strange smell when crushed, which...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jul 17, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
When Sugar Ants Are Most Active? Sugar ants, particularly the odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile), exhibit peak activity during the warmer months. Their foraging behavior intensifies as temperatures rise, making spring a particularly active period. You may also see...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jun 20, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Start Outside Professional treatment always begins with removing outside attractants. That includes trimming bushes, moving wood piles, and inspecting nearby trees. You can’t treat what you don’t understand. Foundation Treatment and Indoor Baiting We apply a targeted...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jun 20, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Avoid Most DIY Traps Over-the-counter traps, like Terro, can seem helpful. But often, ants just die in the trap without carrying bait back to the nest. That means the colony keeps going. What Is The Best Ant Bait For Sugar Ants? Professional Picks: Advion and Niban We...