Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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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...
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...
Aspen Pest Control: Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets in Lake Oswego
In a world of pests, stinging insects are unique In the world of pest control, we see a wide variety of infestations that cause our clients stress. There are those that are a great nuisance, such as sugar ants; there are those that pose a genuine threat to our health and safety, such as rodent infestations; there are those that can take a mental and emotional toll, like spiders; and then there are those that present themselves in a manner combining all of the above, as is the case with wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets are stinging insects that can...
Happy Valley Extermination Services
Rats. Mice. Sugar ants. Spiders. Hornets. Carpenter ants. If the mere thought of these creatures gives you the creeps, then imagine how you’d feel if any one of these were to invade your home. Odds are, if you’re reading this, then that’s exactly why you’ve come to our site. Our homes are our sanctuaries, the one sure place in the world where we can find solace from the noise and distraction from the outside world, so when the pests outside suddenly come inside you deserve having the confidence that your infestation problems will be solved quickly, efficiently, safely, and completely....
Help! Box Elder Bugs Have Infested My Happy Valley Home
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 diverse number of pests. The box elder bug, a perhaps lesser known though no less prevalent insect, is one such pest.So what is a box elder? Well, a box elder is a flying insect that is generally around one-half inch in length. They possess quite a distinct appearance, with their bodies consisting of a dark brown or black hue...
How Do You Exterminate Sugar Ants in Felida?
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 the greater Vancouver and Portland areas. If you believe you have a sugar ant infestation, then we recommend that you call a team of pest control specialists to help you manage the infestation. Why is working with a professional pest control company so important? We’ll help you eradicate the ants you can see and the ones...
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