Pacific Northwest Pest Control Blog
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Aspen Pest Control: Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets in West Linn
If you’re like many of the clients we’ve worked with over the years, you’ve most likely found yourself in a pest situation when you have the least amount of time and attention to deal with it. How many times have you either hosted or attended a backyard event that’s suddenly been overrun with pests like flies, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, or other annoying (and sometimes even dangerous!) insects? It’s pretty common, right? And while many might have your standard off-the-shelf sprays to treat these stinging creatures, what seems helpful in the moment won’t provide a long-term solution...
Need Carpenter Ant Extermination in West Linn?
Carpenter ants? Yikes! That doesn’t sound so good. And while we agree, we do want you to stay calm and know that carpenter ants, with the right know-how and professional support, can easily become a thing of the past. In our estimation, educating our clients lies at the heart of delivering a great pest control experience. We want you to make decisions about your pest control needs with confidence, not just take action out of fear. While carpenter ants are pests that need to be dealt with swiftly and decisively, we also want you to know that you do have options when it comes to pest...
Ant Extermination in Washougal
Has it happened to you? Your house suddenly filled with sugar ants? That endless parade of insects that seems to know precisely where it’s going and clearly has no intentions of leaving. Only growing. And you’ve got company coming over this weekend! What are you gonna do? If you’re like most folks, you scramble to the nearest home building or gardening store, hit the pest control aisle and grab the first thing you can find labeled “ant killer.” You buy it, bring it home, and, hopefully you’ve read the directions far enough down the label that you’re looking for where the ants have entered...
Should I Invest in Year-Round Pest Control in Washougal?
One of the questions we most-often are asked by your friends and neighbors in Washougal is, “How often should I be using extermination services?” and our answer is almost always, “All year long!” You’re probably thinking, “Well, you’re a pest control business. Of course you’d say that.” and while you’re right that providing the best pest control services in the Washougal, SW Washington, and greater Portland area does lie at the heart of our business, the reason we make this recommendation is because it’s truly the right recommendation for our clients. While most folks consider pest...
Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jacket Extermination: What every Washougal Home and Business Owner Should Know
It’s finally summertime. And while the way we’re treating our summers in 2020 is slightly different than it’s been in the past, we still have plenty of opportunities to safely and joyfully bask in the splendor of the summer months — the sunshine, the long, hot days, and the warm nights filled with chirping crickets, croaking frogs, and maybe the occasional firework or two. Of course, one of our favorite summertime activities is enjoying the outdoors — particularly when we can share an outdoor meal with our families. There’s usually something for everyone at a backyard barbecue, and we...
Wasp, Hornet, and Yellow Jacket Extermination in Washougal
Having an infestation of wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets can be a big problem. Not only are these insects a nuisance, but they can also pose a threat to your safety — either through the pain their stings can cause or if you have an allergic reaction to their stings. Aspen Pest Control is committed to helping you understand these pests, the threat they pose, how to effectively get rid of them, and how you can prevent them from returning with the right long-term pest control plan. What are stinging insects? Stinging insects are a very broad category of pests that include honeybees,...
How Do I Get Rid of Spiders in Washougal?
Do Americans fear spiders? Do spiders get a bad rap? Well, the spiders might think so! But here’s the reality: People do not like spiders at all. Reasonable or not, they’re one of the world’s most maligned creatures. Why? Well, part of the reason is the lore that exists around them. Throughout the history of folklore, books, TV, and film, spiders have been cast as harmful and villainous. They’re creepy. They’re crawly. And some of them are downright deadly! It’s no wonder that folks are afraid of them. The fear of spiders is called arachnophobia, roughly translating to “fear of...
How to Treat Carpenter Ants In Washougal
Carpenter ants can cause significant damage to your home Carpenter ants have a justified reputation for being destructive little creatures. Though they may not have the notoriety of the termite (or the termite’s association with billions of dollars in property damage) they can nonetheless cause significant damage to your home or other buildings on your property if they were to go untreated. Carpenter ants likely made their way inside your home due to moist or rotting wood. Unlike termites, who actually consume wood, carpenter ants burrow their way through wood, preferring dead, dried, or...
Is Your Washougal Home Infested With Boxelder Bugs? Aspen Can Help!
A boxelder bug infestation can be a huge headache, but Aspen Pest Control can provide you the prompt, personalized, and effective service you need to rid your home of and lives of these bugs!
Wasp Removal Vancouver WA
Wasp Removal in Vancouver Washington Aspen Pest Control Wasp Removal Services in Vancouver WA You may have noticed more bees and wasps near or in your home. For you and the safety of your family, have the pest control experts at Aspen Pest Control professionally remove the bee and bee hives near and in your home. Request a professional to come out and inspect for bee hives on your home, roof or that are out of sight. Just because you can not see a hive, doses not mean there isn't one. Be safe. Professional wasp removal for Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal,...
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