Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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Do I Really Need Year-Round Pest Control?
Pest control is often thought of as a “call on it when you need it” sort of service. We understand that, most of the time, most folks aren’t thinking too deeply about extermination services. After all, that’s our job, not yours. But here’s the thing we would encourage you to to consider: Pest infestations tend to reveal themselves at precisely the time when they’re most inconvenient. Say you’re about to host some family and friends to an outdoor get together when you suddenly discover that you have a wasp’s nest on your covered porch. Or you’re ready to spend a relaxing...
Aspen Pest Control Recently Featured in Redfin.com
Aspen Pest Control was recently asked by Redfin.com, a national real estate brokerage company, to participate in an article that helps homeowners understand how to get rid of common household pests such as sugar ants, stink bugs, fruit flies, and mice. If you're a homeowner in the Portland, Or and Vancouver, WA area, check out this blog post to better understand how to control a sugar ant problem at your home....
Aspen Pest Control Recently Featured in the Columbian
Our great technician David Schuck was recently featured in the Columbian in an article that showcases his experience as a pest control technician in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metro area. Check out this article below to see what life is like as a technician, treating for mice, ants, spiders, and every other pest in the Pacific Northwest....
At-Home Methods for Preventing Sugar Ants in Your Milwaukee Home
Sugar ants are one of the most common pests in the Pacific Northwest. They’re resilient, breed quickly, and can be difficult for the layperson to stay on top of.
“Are the Pests Going to Come Back?” Why Battle Ground Loves the Aspen Pest Control Home Protection Plan
“Are the pests going to come back?” This is a question that we, quite understandably, hear over and over again from our clients, whether we’re helping them to exterminate ants, rodents, stinging insects — any pest, really. Homeowners want to know that once they’ve discovered something as unsettling as an infestation in their homes, that the services they’re investing in are going to be effective, and that they can have peace of mind to get back to their lives with one less worry. But back to that question: Will the pests come back? The answer is it depends. It’s not a...
Rats in Lake Oswego
Fall kicks off a season of beauty in Lake Oswego, but the transition from summer to fall and winter is also the beginning of another season. Rat season. Ew. Rats are year round pests in Lake Oswego, but as the weather cools the rodents may begin to seek shelter indoors or in comfortable outdoor nesting places near homes. Around this time of year our office begins to receive a high volume of phone calls regarding rat problems in Lake Oswego. Knowing how to deter rats as well as recognize the presence of rats is the first step to tackling a potential rat problem. What are the signs of a...
Exterminating Boxelder Beetles and Stink Bugs In Multnomah County
The Pacific Northwest is host to a wide variety of pests, from rodents to arachnids to all sorts of stinging insects. Two infesting insects that don’t get quite as much attention as perhaps they should are the boxelder beetle and the stink bug. While neither of these creatures pose physical threats to people or pets, they can cause harm to your property, or in the case of the stink bug, serious damage to agricultural crops and plants. Before we get into the specifics of what stink bugs and boxelder beetles are, where they come from, and the like, here are a few quick tips we...
Pest Control in Battle Ground WA
Professional Pest Control in Battle Ground WA Battle Ground WA Pest Control Services by Aspen Pest Control Do you need to get rid of ants, bees, spiders or another kind of pest? Find out why residents and home owners in the Battle Ground area trust and use Aspen Pest Control! Call Aspen Pest Control today to schedule a free no-obligation quote or contact us online. The leader in residential pest control in Battle Ground, Washington. Friendly, professional and green services. Request a Free Pest Control Quote in Battle Ground...
Pests to Begin Prep for Before Spring
While the Pacific Northwest is known for more temperate climates, if you live our region, you will still find it to be chillier during the winter months. During this time, you may be focused on the pests entering your home to keep warm, but this should also be a time to consider prepping for the pests yet to come once the warmer weather hits. It does not take much of a temperature change for many pests to begin becoming a nuisance, especially for Portland, Vancouver, and Camas residents. Below are some pests you should begin to prep for in the winter to avoid severe pest problems come the...
Why You Should Set Up Recurring Pest Control Servicing
The Pacific Northwest is known for many things, including our pests. With the temperate weather, we don't have a cold or hot season like other parts of the United States. Therefore, our pests are more of a year-round problem. As an individual living in this part of the country, you may notice a general steady pest situation occurring in and around your time. Whether it is stink bugs or spiders, the weather makes it a very attractive area for pests to live and breed. While many customers may call for the treatment of a certain pest, it is wise to schedule in routine, recurring pest control...
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