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...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Follow The Trail Place a tiny bit of food down and watch where they go. You can often trace them back to the nest this way. Indoors, they love warm areas, especially between 70 and 86 degrees. In colder months, they may stay inside completely. Get Sugar Ant...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Why DIY Sugar Ant Fixes Usually Fall Short How does Dawn dish soap get rid of sugar ants? Homeowners love spraying vinegar or Dawn dish soap. Yes, they work on contact. Both suffocate ants by coating their exoskeletons. What does WD-40 do to ants? WD-40 does something...
by Aspen Pest Control Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Aspen Pest Control
Sugar ants, also known as odorous house ants, are one of the most common pests in homes today. But why do they seem to appear out of nowhere? Understanding why sugar ants invade your space can help you prevent future infestations. Why Are Sugar Ants in My House? 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. We are asked frequently, “What’s the hardest ant to get rid of?” and the answer is always Sugar Ants. These tiny ants measure about...
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, and one of the hardest ants to get rid of. Though they are known by many names, including...
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...