Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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Mice Infestation In Felida? Do THIS!
I see mice in my home! What should I do? Some of the most common calls we receive from homeowners in Felida relate to mice and rodent infestations. Mice can be an incredibly difficult infestation for the layperson to deal with because of how difficult it can be to see where the mice are nesting, how many mice you’re dealing with, and precisely how you should be treating them. But never fear, your local pest control experts are here. Aspen Pest Control specializes in the treatment of mice infestations, and our experienced team of professionals is here to help you rid your home and...
Think You Have a Mouse Infestation in Your Damascus, OR Home?
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 worse, there could be mouse droppings. While we don’t want to be the ones to have to break it to you, someone should, so it might as well be us: It sure looks and sounds like you have a mouse infestation! It’s okay to be shocked, and it’s also okay to be a little grossed out, but it’s not the end of the world. Though it’s...
Help! How Do I Keep My Damascus Home Free of Mice?
We regularly receive phone calls from shocked and concerned Damascus homeowners due to the discovery of mice in their homes or on their property. The presence of mice doesn’t indicate that your home is unclean. Mice are adept at finding even the smallest accessible morsels, like the crumbs under a high chair or an unfinished bowl of dog food. While mice are pretty adorable, they can carry disease and cause a lot of damage to your home and property. And they reproduce very rapidly. A single female mouse can have up to 10 litters per year! It’s important to act quickly if you see evidence...
How To Get Rid Of A Spider Infestation In Damascus
Spider infestation in Damascus? Aspen can help! Now that spring has returned, so too will a variety of pests that need to be dealt with. A common pest on this list is, of course, the spider. Spiders are pervasive all over the world, of course, including where we live in the Pacific Northwest. The trouble is that most people do not like having spiders in or around their homes. At Aspen Pest Control, we provide comprehensive pest control services, including those related to spiders. In between contacting us for your free quote and us coming out to your home for your first service, it is a...
Battleground, WA Mice Infestation: How do I get rid of the mice I have, and prevent them from coming back?
I think I have a mouse infestation. How can I be sure? Are you seeing rodent droppings in your home or in out-buildings on your property? Is there a sudden smell of urine in your home? Have you noticed what appear to be gnaw marks on woodwork? Are there signs of nests? (Shredded paper or cardboard, bits of insulation, and other similarly fibrous material.) Are your pets acting unusual, as though they’re hearing or seeing something in the house? Have you noticed that corners of boxes or bags of food (human or pet) have been chewed on? If you’re experiencing some combination of the above,...
Effective Spider Extermination in Battle Ground, Washington
Spiders are not the sort of creature that too many folks love, right? Don’t get me wrong, we at Aspen Pest Control are fascinated by all sorts of nuisance pests, but for us it’s a professional passion. Is a fear of spiders normal? We’re not experts on phobias, but in our experience as exterminators, a dislike of spiders amongst our clients is pretty common! A lot of people in the United States — about 30% of all Americans — are said to experience some level of arachnophobia, which is the scientific term for having a fear of spiders. That’s 90 million people, all of whom, for one reason...
Bee Removal in Vancouver WA
Bee Removal in Vancouver WA Protect Your Vancouver Home with Aspen Bee Removal Services Summer can bring out bees and wasps. Protect your home and family with the professional bee removal services from Aspen Pest Control. Contact Aspen Pest Control by phone or email to schedule a free no no-obligation meeting and estimate. Act now before the bees increase around your home! Let the experts at Aspen Pest Control find your bee hive(s) and professionally remove them from your Vancouver area home. Local, friendly and the area experts at bee and wasp removal! Why Use Aspen Pest Control...
Pest Control in Vancouver, WA
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 Control recommends a preventative approach to pest control. Our comprehensive services include local pests such as sugar ants & carpenter ants, mice & rats, bees, wasps, and hornets, spiders, box elder bugs, and more. Common Pest Infestations In Vancouver, Washington Sugar Ants — Sugar ants are the most common home...
What to know about wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets in Vancouver
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 potential visitors safe so you can get your life back to normal in a wasp-, yellow jacket-, and hornet-free way. These insects can be aggressive, their stings painful, and, for those who are allergic, can be potentially life-threatening in nature. Below you’ll find the essential “What/Why/Will/How” information related to these...
Spider Pest Control in Vancouver, WA
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*, in fact — are freaked out by spiders. In fact, you probably even know the specific scientific name for “fear of spiders (arachnophobia), but who knows what a fear of snakes or cockroaches is called? Fearing spiders is just that deeply ingrained in our culture. And with over 500 species of spiders found in the greater...
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