Sugar ants can seem like an endless plague, especially in the Pacific NW. It can be frustrating to understand where these tiny pests come from and what attracts them in the first place! Although a number of species are commonly known as “sugar ants,” odorous house ants are the common culprit. When crushed, these ants […]
There’s nothing quite like springtime in western Washington. After an often long rainy season, spring brings out the sunshine, flowers, and, yes, the bugs. With everything in full bloom, people who live in western Washington often feel like they’ve gone from not seeing any bugs to being unable to walk to their driveway without […]
1. Raccoon Mating Season Basics Raccoon mating season, also known as breeding season, typically spans from January to June, with the peak occurring in March and April. During this time, male raccoons are on the prowl, seeking out multiple female raccoons to mate with. After a successful mating, the female raccoon will undergo a 65-day […]
Striped skunks breed from February to March and need a den site to do so. Female skunks will look for potential nesting sites in late winter. Den sites include: Under homes Beneath decks and porches Within or beneath sheds Within wood piles In crawl spaces underneath the home Skunks will also use the deserted burrows […]
Keeping pests at bay is essential for any business, but it’s perhaps the most critical for restaurants. Nothing will lead to negative reviews or get your business shut down faster than having unwanted bugs and rodents in your restaurant. Even if these bugs are mostly harmless (like a spider), the mere sight of them […]
The Oldest Settlement on the Puget Sound When you think of the Puget Sound, you probably think of Seattle. Or, perhaps you think of Olympia since it’s Washington State’s capital. However, while these are prominent cities now, neither of these is the oldest settlement. That honor belongs to Tumwater, which is now a city of […]
As temperatures drop through the fall and winter, animals and insects everywhere are looking for one thing: shelter! The worst culprits in Portland, Seattle, Boise, and other cities within the Pacific Northwest seem to be rodents, specifically mice and rats. Even if you think that all the holes in your exterior walls are sealed, mice can […]
If you’ve ever dealt with rats or mice in your Pacific Northwest home, you know how unnerving it can be. Rodents may be a common pest all year long, but did you know infestations spike during the fall in Portland, Seattle, and Boise? While there are home remedies that you can use to help repel […]
Kirkland, WA, is one of the more well-known parts of the Seattle area. Most people outside of the area know of it from the Kirkland brand that Costco sells. The brand name comes from a time when their headquarters was in Kirkland. However, the HQ now resides approximately 12 miles east in Issaquah. Of course, […]
As one of the most common wood-destroying insects, carpenter ants are well known for their capability for widespread destruction. They can tunnel out support beams, collapse wall supports, and destroy a house from the inside out. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood–they remove it from their tunnels. Carpenter ants also nest within these tunnels. […]
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