Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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Wasp, Hornet, and Yellow Jacket Extermination in Happy Valley
Concerned you have a problem with stinging insects around your Happy Valley home? You need to know what you’re dealing with! Let Aspen Pest Control assist you in understanding these creatures, exterminating them, and preventing them from returning! Stinging insects can be a real problem. They are disruptive, they make your family and guests uncomfortable, and in many cases they can be downright dangerous! So what should you do about them? We always encourage folks, whether they’re neighbors of yours in Happy Valley, or if they’re home or business owners in the greater Portland and...
Mice Control in Happy Valley
Happy Valley is a beautiful place to call home. The picturesque backdrop of Mount Scott, our city’s trademark extinct volcano, and the vast trails and scenic views available in Scouters Mountain Nature Park contribute to the allure of Happy Valley. Since its incorporation in 1965 with just over 300 residents residing mostly in rural areas, our community has grown to become a thriving suburb and home to over 20,000 residents. Happy Valley continues to grow, and is now one of the fastest growing cities in the Portland Metro Area. As the...
Rat Control in Happy Valley
The cooler months really bring out the beauty of Happy Valley. The pace of the bustling community does not slow down when the temperatures drop and the winter rain begins to fall. For instance, The Happy Valley Hikers, a casual group of Happy Valley residents who organize group walks in the area, have a full schedule of events and hikes on the docket for the winter months. Although the cooler temperatures don’t deter the people of Happy Valley from spending time outdoors, the less comfortable weather does encourage one local pest to seek shelter indoors. Fall and winter is a common time...
Sugar Ant Extermination in La Center, WA
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 carpenter ants, their presence in and around the home can create substantial problems. This article explores the various issues caused by sugar ant infestations, discusses the lifecycle of these pests, and emphasizes the importance of seeking help from a professional pest control provider, such as Aspen Pest Control, to manage...
How to Prevent Carpenter Ants from Invading Your Oak Grove Home
Discovering carpenter ants invading your Oak Grove home can be a concerning challenge. While these insects play a vital role in the ecosystem, their presence within our living spaces poses serious threats. In this step-by-step guide, we will explore the positive environmental impact of carpenter ants and, more importantly, equip homeowners with essential steps to keep these industrious insects at bay. From understanding their habitat to implementing preventive measures and considering professional assistance, this guide aims to empower Oak Grove residents to stop carpenter ants from...
Sugar Ant Control and Removal in Woodland, WA
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 ants, why they're attracted to the home, steps you can take to deter them, and the benefits of choosing quarterly service from Aspen Pest Control for effective sugar ant control and removal. How to identify Sugar Ants To control sugar ants, you first need to identify them. They can be identified by observing their physical and...
Mice in West Linn
Fall kicks off a season of beauty in West Linn, but those first couple of cold snaps also get underway the start to another much less pleasant in West Linn known as mouse season. Gross. Mice are active all through the year in West Linn, but as the weather cools the rodents begin to prepare for the winter. Mice begin to look for a comfortable place with a reliable food source to wait out the cold weather. In the fall and winter our office receives a high volume of phone calls regarding mice problems in West Linn. The first step in contending with a mice problem is being able to recognize...
Ant Extermination in Portland
There’s nothing quite like the “ick” factor of waking up one morning to a trail of what seems like thousands of tiny black ants marching across the floors of your home. Nearly all Portland residents have had this experience at one point or another as the Pacific Northwest is a mecca for ant activity. The sugar ant, also referred to as the Odorous House Ant or the grease ant, is by far the most common ant in the Portland metro area. These ants are small, usually black, and when found indoors are commonly located in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, or other areas of moisture inside a...
Ant Control in West Linn
It doesn’t matter how common it is, an ant infestation just feels embarrassing. You strive to keep your home clean, and despite the effort, ants still find their way inside. It’s gross. And It’s frustrating. And it always seems to happen when you’re about to have guests over. So what do you do to keep these little buggers out of the house for good? For starters, you call a professional. That’s what folks like us at Aspen Pest Control are here for. Sugar ant infestations in West Linn are an incredibly common occurrence, and we have the processes, experience, and commitment to service...
Do I Need Quarterly Pest Control in West Linn?
If you’re like most people, “pest control” is not something that springs to mind when asked the question, “What’s the key to a more stress-free home life?” Hey, we’re a home and commercial pest extermination service, and we understand that. Odds are, you have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and chores to do (in addition to a whole slew of other things, right?) But those are the precise reasons we encourage folks just like you in West Linn and the greater Portland and Southwest Washington area to consider quarterly pest control. You don’t think you need it, but boy-oh-boy, when you need it,...
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