by Aspen Pest Service | Jun 19, 2019 | Spider Control
Do you or someone you know have a fear of spiders? Arachnophobia, the scientific term for “fear of spiders,” is an incredibly common experience. In the U.S. alone, some 95 million people (reportedly one-third of all women and one-fourth of all men) identify as...
by Aspen Pest Service | Jun 7, 2019 | Aspen Pest Control
Who’s harmful, who’s helpful, and how to protect your loved ones Though it’s a badge of honor here in the Pacific Northwest to remain as active as possible during the winters (Bike to work in the rain? Sure! Use an umbrella? NEVER!) we’re even more prideful about how...
by Aspen Pest Service | Jun 6, 2019 | Spider Control
Is there a creature as reviled as the spider? The snake? Maybe. Cockroaches? Perhaps. Sure, snakes have been portrayed as a symbol of evil long throughout history, and cockroaches, well, they’re just gross, right? But spiders? People — a surprising number of people*,...
by Aspen Pest Service | Jun 6, 2019 | Spider Control
Do spiders give you the heebie-jeebies? You are not alone. In fact, one-third of women and one-fourth of men in the US experience arachnophobia, the fear of spiders. That’s approximately ninety-five million people! Ironically, out of the estimated 3,000 spiders in the...
by Aspen Pest Service | May 21, 2019 | Bee Wasp Removal
Stinging insects. Typically, we’re doing our best to avoid them at all costs. However, once they’ve decided to set up shop around our homes, it’s all the more important to know what you’re dealing with — and how to deal with it — in order to keep your family and any...
by Aspen Pest Service | May 21, 2019 | Aspen Pest Control
TL;DR Spring in Ridgefield and Camas brings an influx of stinging insects like bees, wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. Bees are important pollinators, but allergic reactions to their stings can be dangerous; hive removal is offered by pest control services. Paper...
by Aspen Pest Service | Apr 24, 2019 | Lake Oswego Pest Control
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...
by Aspen Pest Service | Mar 27, 2019 | Aspen Pest Control
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...
by Aspen Pest Service | Mar 22, 2019 | Pest Control Portland
Pests are an unfortunate reality for any homeowner, renter, or commercial property manager. Due to the temperate climate of Portland and its surrounding areas, a wide variety of potential pests — from mice and rats to bees, wasps, ants, and more — are incredibly...
by Aspen Pest Service | Mar 18, 2019 | Vancouver Pest Control
A Preventative vs. Reactive Approach to Pest Control Even the cleanest home and the most well-maintained property can attract pests. With so many factors contributing to pest activity — not to mention the wide variety of pests that your home can attract — Aspen Pest...