If, like most of us, youโre not a fan of big, hairy spiders, youโre sure to hate the hobo spider. Itโs ugly and appears aggressive, but is a hobo spider bite dangerous? Read on to find answers to this and other questions you might have about this arachnid commonly found in the Pacific Northwest. How [โฆ]
If youโve ever spotted a beetle in the house, youโre probably wondering how it got there. Knowing how to identify small beetles in your house can help you find the root cause of an infestation and prevent future encounters with these tiny but destructive pests. Carpet Beetles The carpet beetle is a common pest. Black [โฆ]
You keep setting mouse traps. Youโve read all the directions. Youโve used every type of bait you can think ofโall variety of cheeses, peanut butter bait (both crunchy and creamy), catnip, snickers, ding-dongs, ho-hos, stove-top stuffing. But those crafty little critters either: Youโve just realized youโre running a self-serve mouse restaurant. Itโs kind of like [โฆ]
All yellow jackets are wasps but not all wasps are yellow jackets. Yellow jackets are a small genus of the wasp family, and both can bring outdoor activities in your yard to an abrupt end. Wasps and yellow jackets can cause panic in even the bravest outdoor enthusiast. For those who already dislike the outdoors, [โฆ]
Carpenter ants are known for the damage they can inflict on wooden structure. Like termites, carpenter ants can destroy a house from the inside out. But unlike termites, carpenter ants donโt actually ingest the wood they are removing from a structure! So what attracts carpenter ants, if itโs not food? Carpenter ants seek wood as [โฆ]
STEP 1: Contact a Professional Never try to tackle a bed bug infestation alone. Proper intervention demands a deep understanding of bed bug biology and behavior, and the pesticides that are most effective are only available to trained, licensed professionals. Applying pesticides without proper training can be ineffective at best and dangerous at worst. Contact [โฆ]
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 โsugar ants,โ odorous house ants are the common culprit. When crushed, these ants [โฆ]
Thereโs 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 theyโve gone from not seeing any bugs to being unable to walk to their driveway without [โฆ]
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 [โฆ]
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 [โฆ]
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