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...
by Aspen Pest Service | Oct 27, 2020 | Portland Pest Control
What is the boxelder bug? You might not know the boxelder by name, but they’re actually an incredibly common pest in the greater Portland and Southwest Washington area. In their maturity, these insects can be identified in appearance by how their black or very dark...
by Aspen Pest Service | Oct 27, 2020 | Spider Control
Do Americans fear spiders? Do spiders get a bad rap? Well, the spiders might think so! But here’s the reality: People do not like spiders at all. Reasonable or not, they’re one of the world’s most maligned creatures. Why? Well, part of the reason is the lore that...
by Aspen Pest Service | Oct 14, 2020 | Spider Control
Your home in Happy Valley would probably be a whole lot happier if it was free of spider infestations! What do you really know about spiders? It’s no secret that spiders are a greatly reviled creature. They’re villains in nursery rhymes, are the namesakes of killers,...
by Aspen Pest Service | Oct 14, 2020 | Carpenter Ants Control
Learn more about what carpenter ants are, the risks they pose, how you can exterminate them, and how professionals like the Aspen Pest Control team can help keep them gone for good! Carpenter ants: get the right info for your unique needs. It should come as no...