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1Mar
Close-up of termites crawling through a piece of decaying wood during termite season. The image shows numerous brownish termites clustered inside a wooden structure, highlighting the need to know about wood damage caused by these insects.
Termite Season: What You Need to Know

While termite season doesn’t necessarily have a beginning or end, homeowners often notice the warning signs of termite issues as the weather warms up in March and April. Whether you’ve historically had issues with termites, or you’re noticing discarded swarmer wings and other tell-tale signs of these wood-munching menaces zoning in on your living space […]

16Aug
Side-by-side comparison of two insects on a white background. Left: a flying ant with translucent wings extended. Right: a similar-looking ant with a more compact body and wings folded. Both insects, often mistaken for termites, have elongated bodies and jointed legs, highlighting their subtle differences.
Termites or Flying Ants: What’s the Difference?

Termite swarmers and flying ants look similar and both attack wood, but they aren’t the same pest. If you’re seeing winged pests near your home, it’s important that you correctly identify them so that you can treat the problem, appropriately. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the differences between termites vs flying ants and offer ways you […]

8Jul
Close-up of numerous Western Subterranean Termites crawling over and around a piece of decaying wood. Understanding their behavior reveals how the aged wood, partially covered in soil and debris, supports a thriving colony with termites clustered and moving in a line.
Understanding the Western Subterranean Termites: Termite Swarmers

Do termite swarmers have you concerned? Is it termite season? Understanding the Western Subterranean Termite Any termite exterminator will tell you that there is no set season for typical termite activity, although during the winter, most termite colonies tend to be less active. Consistent temperatures in a home offer termites and their colonies protection year […]

8Oct
A man in protective clothing stands outside a residential house with "Seattle Pest Control" emblazoned on his tank and spray wand. A white pickup truck, also bearing the company logo, is parked in the sunny suburban driveway.
Seattle Pest Control – Our Region’s Biggest Pest Problems

Whether you’re looking to buy a new home or recently moved into a new home, many people start to wonder about what type of pests they have and what they need to be concerned about. In Western Washington, there are only a few pests a homeowner needs to be worried about.  Here’s a breakdown of some […]