Our Pest Control Blog
Interested in learning more about pest control in Washington? Read our blog posts for the latest industry news as well as tricks and tips from our experienced staff!
Moles and voles are easy to mix up, but they're very different animals. Moles are insect-eaters with tiny eyes, no visible ears, and huge, shovel-like front feet. They push up volcano-shaped mounds of dirt. Voles are small, mouse-like rodents with visible eyes and ears. They eat grass, roots, bulbs, and bark, and they leave narrow surface runways and small open holes instead of mounds. In Washington, both are common, and they often share the same tunnels.
Rats and mice move indoors in the fall because cooler nights, heavy rain, and shrinking outdoor food sources push them to look for warm, dry shelter. In the Puget Sound region, that usually starts in September and October. Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as ¼ inch, and rats through gaps about ½ inch wide, so small openings around pipes, vents, crawl spaces, and rooflines are often all it takes.
If your yard was buzzing with wasps all summer and now seems quiet, you might be wondering where they all went. It's a fair question. Learn winter's direct effect on wasps in your backyard.
This blog will provide you with detailed tips on how to keep your holiday decorations pest-free and offer smart storage solutions for the post-holiday season.
To ensure a pest-free winter, it's essential to take proactive measures. We'll explore effective strategies for preventing pests from invading your Tacoma home during the colder months.
Detecting the presence of rats in your house is paramount for maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment. Rats are resilient pests that can cause structural damage, contaminate food, and pose health risks to humans.
There are four common types of cockroaches that can be found in our area:
No one wants to find cockroaches running across their kitchen floor or find droppings in the back of draws. To help keep roaches out of your home, read our blog to understand what attracts roaches, where they like to hide, and what you can do to prevent roaches from getting into your house.
What’s that sound in your attic? It’s much more likely to be one of the many species of rodents native to the state of Washington. While many of them live in the woods and forests, some of them find their way into your home.
There is no doubt that Washington is an ideal place to live for many people, as it has a diverse geography and many enjoyable activities to enjoy. The Pacific Northwest has numerous pests, and if you are considering moving here or already living here, you should be aware of them.
If you've ever had a problem with wasps, you know how annoying and dangerous they can be. These stinging insects seem to show up at the worst times and can cause a lot of damage.
If you're like most people, you probably don't think about your crawl space very often. But if you have pests living in your crawl space, it's something you should be thinking about!
While many people joke about it, cockroaches are extremely resilient and highly adaptable. So how do we keep these disgusting, bacteria-ridden critters out of our homes? Keep reading and find out how.
A bed bug infestation can happen to anyone—these pests don’t care if you live in an apartment or a house, are tidy or cluttered. While bed bug infestations are certainly stressful, they are manageable, especially if you realize there’s a problem early on.
No one wants to share their home with rats and mice. And for obvious reasons—they cause damage to homes, can carry diseases, and contaminate food in your pantry.
