Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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Sugar Ants in Your Oak Grove Home?
Ant infestations seemingly come out of nowhere. And they can’t be ignored. Once they start, they will grow and grow and keep growing unless you address them with the help of seasoned professionals. In our experience, and in the experience of many of our clients over the years, these ant infestations tend to occur at the least convenient times. Maybe you’re hosting guests, or about to leave town, and now you suddenly have an endless parade of ants searching for shelter and nourishment in your home. Now what are you going to do? What are sugar ants? Well, first, we suggest you don’t...
Why Your Oak Grove Home Deserves Year-Round Pest Control Services
Pest infestations are unpredictable occurrences, but your ability to keep pests from invading your home doesn’t have to be. Learn why the majority of Aspen Pest Control’s new clients love the Home Protection Plan’s year-round service. Have you ever considered preventative pest control? If you’re like most folks, the answer is, “Probably not.” We tend to think of pest infestations as things that happen to us vs. things that we could take minor steps to avoid. And that attitude makes perfect sense. Pests are certainly not things that we’re inviting onto our property or into our homes, but...
Spiders In Oak Grove? Call Aspen!
We’ve been wary of spiders throughout our history As of the time of this writing, just shortly before Halloween, spiders are experiencing a bit of an increase in visibility, at least in terms of their being a popular decoration. And there’s a good reason for that! People have a tendency to find spiders pretty spooky! In fact, arachnophobia (the clinical name for a fear of spiders) is one of the most common fears there is. It is estimated that approximately a third of adult women and a quarter of adult men in the United States have some fear of spiders. Millions and millions of people,...
DO THIS To Exterminate Mice From Your Milwaukie, OR Home
Facing a mouse infestation? We can help! Realizing that your home and property have been infested by mice can feel discouraging. Many of our clients have made the assumption that having rodents means that their homes aren’t as clean as they should be, but that isn’t the case. Rodent infestations are incredibly common, and there are a few simple things that you can do in order to rid your home and property of the mice you have while preventing them from returning. Here are steps that your friends at Aspen Pest Control recommend you take to keep the mice away from your Milwaukie home. Call...
In Milwaukie, OR? Need Pest Control? You Need The Home Protection Plan!
Learn how home and property owners in the greater Milwaukee, Oregon area can benefit from Aspen Pest Control’s Home Protection Plan all year long!
Box Elder Bugs In Lake Oswego
Fall is upon us in Lake Oswego! The days are shorter, the air is crisp, and the leaves are beginning to turn beautiful hues of red and orange. In the Fall, we are home to many things including the Lake Oswego Farmer’s Market, Luscher Farm’s Scarecrows, and many, many box elder bugs! What do box elder bugs look like? Box elder bugs, or box elder beetles as they are commonly called, are a fact of Fall life in the Pacific Northwest. You’ve likely seen them around before but probably didn’t know the name for these little guys. Box elder bugs are black with reddish or orange markings on their...
Spiders in Lake Oswego
Oregon is home to many different types of spiders—over 500 species of spiders call Oregon home! Spiders have managed to develop a bad reputation over time, mostly due to their looks and potentially venomous bite. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to have eight legs AND eight eyes? Many people find spiders creepy, even terrifying. The good news is that most of the spiders found in Lake Oswego homes are harmless. A spider problem can be easily remedied as part of a process with the help of a skilled pest control service. What causes spiders to come indoors? Contrary to popular belief,...
Mice Control In Lake Oswego
Despite the gray skies that define the cooler months in the Pacific Northwest, they can’t take away from the beauty of the forested land and beautiful homes that define Lake Oswego. The winter months have little impact on the city’s activity. Winter is a wonderful time of year in Lake Oswego and our community fully embraces the season. From a full schedule of plays and performances at the Lakewood Center, to a number of seasonal events at the Oswego Heritage Council, Lake Oswego is an active and vibrant community throughout the year. But as the weather begins to cool and the outdoor...
Ant Control in Lake Oswego
We Pacific Northwesterners live for the summer. That warm, not nearly long enough sacred stretch of sunlight practically erases the cold, constant drizzle of winter almost completely from our memories. If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the seasons, it’s that summer must be cherished. And cherish it we do. We host barbecues and see old friends and plant gardens and take every opportunity we can to keeps our lawns and yards looking great. Hospitality is a big deal to us, and while we’re always happy to have guests over, little critters, — namely sugar ants — have a...
Lake Oswego Extermination Services
In our experience, when folks need extermination services, it’s most often due to an unexpected infestation — one that not only catches people by surprise but also causes stress, worry, and most certainly a feeling of, “Uh oh — what do we do now?!” Commonly, our first-time clients contact us because they’re experiencing problems with rodents, ants or spiders, or concerns related to wasps, yellowjackets, or hornet nest removal. We specialize in all these types of pest control services and more, because we understand that our homes are our sanctuaries, and there are few things that feel...
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