Bites and Stings: The Health Hazards of Household Pests
Household pests can be more than just a nuisance. They can be a hazard to you and your family. In fact, some insects can even be deadly with their bites or stings. It’s important to be able to identify these dangers, prevent them and treat them if they do occur....Tips for Keeping Your Attic or Basement Clean
Your attic, basement or other unfinished or unused area is prime territory for dusty, grime, and clutter. If left as it is, it becomes the perfect breeding ground for pests, including mice, rats and poisonous spiders. Here are a few tips to keep this space clean and...Identifying Common Oregon Household Pests – Part 2
We’ve discussed many common household pests, how to identify them and what danger they pose in a previous blog post. However, there are some more culprits you need to be aware of, which can also cause harm to your home or your health. Wasps Wasps are a common pest...How to Identify Common Oregon Household Pests Part One
Most household pests in Oregon are quite talented at hiding. They engage in their destructive behavior at night when everyone is asleep. Then, they disappear when everyone is up and moving around. If you’re lucky, you might get a glimpse of one of these pests on their...Tips to Prevent Rodent Infestation
Mice and rats as well as other rodents cause thousands of dollars of damage to homes every year. Yet, they are hard to find and even more difficult to remove for the average homeowner. The best method of treatment is prevention and you can take some steps to keep...Pest Control Advice When Buying a Home
You just bought your dream home or you placed an offer on the perfect property and it was accepted. You’re already dreaming of how you will decorate the place and what you will enjoy most about living there. Your dreams can quickly turn into nightmares if you don’t...Why Your Basement Needs a Sump Pump
If your Oregon home has a basement, a sump pump is needed for home protection in order to combat and prevent structural damage which can happen from standing water. Even if it’s just a crawl space, you’re sure to need the sump pump at some point in the future, so it’s...Why Natural Pest Treatment is the Way to Go
Natural pest elimination is becoming more popular with professionals over using chemicals to remove pests from homes and commercial properties. If you need pest removal, you might want to consider the benefits of working with a natural pest elimination company....Why Ants Like Your Home
It seems like no matter how often you mop your floors, clean your countertops and pick up clutter, your home is invaded by ants. You can have the cleanest home, and you may not be safe from the army of ants. Here are a few reasons they like to move into your...
