by Aspen Pest Service | May 28, 2021 | Battle Ground Pest Control
When the weather gets warmer in the Pacific Northwest, we all clamor outside so we can enjoy the blooms of spring and the fruits of summer. The thing is, we’re not alone! Nuisance pests like wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets become prominent during these sunnier...
by Aspen Pest Service | May 28, 2021 | Spider Control
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...
by Aspen Pest Service | May 28, 2021 | Aspen 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...
by Aspen Pest Service | Apr 23, 2021 | Ant Removal
By calling upon the same trusted, experienced pest control experts your friends and neighbors do — Aspen Pest Control! Are you experiencing an ant infestation? Odds are, they’re sugar ants, one of the most common nuisance pest infestations to occur in Felida and...
by Aspen Pest Service | Mar 17, 2021 | Carpenter Ants Control
TL;DR Carpenter ants burrow through wood to create nests but don’t consume it like termites, feeding on insects, plant juice, and honeydew. The most common carpenter ant in Ridgefield is the black carpenter ant, which can be identified by its black color with a...
by Aspen Pest Service | Mar 17, 2021 | Aspen Pest Control
“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...
by Aspen Pest Service | Feb 5, 2021 | Ant Removal
TL;DR Carpenter ants are common in the Pacific Northwest, with reddish-black ants around 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, and some may have wings. They are often mistaken for termites but don’t eat wood; they burrow into decayed wood to create nests called galleries. Carpenter...
by Aspen Pest Service | Feb 5, 2021 | Ant Removal
Carpenter ants? Yikes! That doesn’t sound so good. And while we agree, we do want you to stay calm and know that carpenter ants, with the right know-how and professional support, can easily become a thing of the past. In our estimation, educating our clients lies at...
by Aspen Pest Service | Nov 25, 2020 | Aspen Pest Control
You hate to see it, but it happens all of the time. It might start with a scratching sound in the walls, or a thought of, “Did I just see something scurry by?” in the corner of your eye. You might see pet food, bird seed, or your own food’s packaging gnawed open. Even...
by Aspen Pest Service | Nov 25, 2020 | Box Elder Bug
Life in the Pacific Northwest is a special one. Our unique climate affords us a broader, richer array of flowering plants than many other areas of the country might experience. That greater variety of blossoms, trees, and shrubbery will often bring with it an equally...