Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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Effective Spider Extermination in Battle Ground, Washington
Spiders are not the sort of creature that too many folks love, right? Don’t get me wrong, we at Aspen Pest Control are fascinated by all sorts of nuisance pests, but for us it’s a professional passion. Is a fear of spiders normal? We’re not experts on phobias, but in our experience as exterminators, a dislike of spiders amongst our clients is pretty common! A lot of people in the United States — about 30% of all Americans — are said to experience some level of arachnophobia, which is the scientific term for having a fear of spiders. That’s 90 million people, all of whom, for one reason...
Bee Removal in Vancouver WA
Bee Removal in Vancouver WA Protect Your Vancouver Home with Aspen Bee Removal Services Summer can bring out bees and wasps. Protect your home and family with the professional bee removal services from Aspen Pest Control. Contact Aspen Pest Control by phone or email to schedule a free no no-obligation meeting and estimate. Act now before the bees increase around your home! Let the experts at Aspen Pest Control find your bee hive(s) and professionally remove them from your Vancouver area home. Local, friendly and the area experts at bee and wasp removal! Why Use Aspen Pest Control...
Pest Control in Vancouver, WA
A Preventative vs. Reactive Approach to Pest Control Even the cleanest home and the most well-maintained property can attract pests. With so many factors contributing to pest activity — not to mention the wide variety of pests that your home can attract — Aspen Pest Control recommends a preventative approach to pest control. Our comprehensive services include local pests such as sugar ants & carpenter ants, mice & rats, bees, wasps, and hornets, spiders, box elder bugs, and more. Common Pest Infestations In Vancouver, Washington Sugar Ants — Sugar ants are the most common home...
What to know about wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets in Vancouver
Stinging insects. Typically, we’re doing our best to avoid them at all costs. However, once they’ve decided to set up shop around our homes, it’s all the more important to know what you’re dealing with — and how to deal with it — in order to keep your family and any potential visitors safe so you can get your life back to normal in a wasp-, yellow jacket-, and hornet-free way. These insects can be aggressive, their stings painful, and, for those who are allergic, can be potentially life-threatening in nature. Below you’ll find the essential “What/Why/Will/How” information related to these...
Spider Pest Control in Vancouver, WA
Is there a creature as reviled as the spider? The snake? Maybe. Cockroaches? Perhaps. Sure, snakes have been portrayed as a symbol of evil long throughout history, and cockroaches, well, they’re just gross, right? But spiders? People — a surprising number of people*, in fact — are freaked out by spiders. In fact, you probably even know the specific scientific name for “fear of spiders (arachnophobia), but who knows what a fear of snakes or cockroaches is called? Fearing spiders is just that deeply ingrained in our culture. And with over 500 species of spiders found in the greater...
Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets in Multnomah County
It’s becoming an increasingly less well-kept secret that the spring and summer months in the Pacific Northwest are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenes in the entire nation. Our consistent rainy season and overall moderate temperatures make this area a virtual rainforest consisting of a gorgeous and wide variety of flowering and blooming plants. And while we know that climate plays a key role in our plant life, we also know that pollination is essential to its existence. Bees are the most widely known pollinators, but did you know that wasps and hornets also play a key role...
Everything You Need To Know About Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets
Is your Orchards’ home infested with stinging insects? You need professional help! The pest experts at Aspen Pest Control can help you with your wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket problem.
Mice In Your Orchards Home? DO THIS!
DO contact pest control experts Mice are an incredibly common issue that homeowners face, but they can be incredibly difficult to deal with. At Aspen Pest Control, we have expertise in our ability to determine how mice are entering your home, where they’re nesting, and what we can do to break the life cycle. DO examine the areas of your home where food is stored If mice have made their way into your home, it’s because they are after food, shelter, and water. Should you notice traces of mice inside your home — droppings, traces of gnawing on different materials throughout the home, or an...
Why You Need A Professional for Carpenter Ants In Camas
You need to know what you’re up against Carpenter ants often get confused for termites. And though they are indeed similar, the type of damage they cause is different, and the approach to treatment is also tailored to the type of insect you’re dealing with. Full grown carpenter ants, which are black in color and sometimes have red or yellow accents, can sometimes grow up to one-half inch in length, placing them on the larger end of the North American ant spectrum. You might be surprised to learn that carpenter ants do not consume wood. They are actually predators, and get their food from...
Carpenter Ants In Washougal? You Need Aspen Pest Control!
Facing a carpenter ant infestation? You need professional help! What does the name “carpenter ant” mean to you? If you’re like many, you’re probably thinking of them in the same way that you might think of termites. And it makes sense, since termites are probably a much more commonly known insect, known specifically for consuming wood and causing potentially billions of dollars in damage to people’s homes, businesses, and building materials. In fact, carpenter ants and termites are altogether different creatures. Termites feed on wood, whereas carpenter ants are incapable of digesting...
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