Axious about climate change? Wondering what climate change will do to trees, plants, and your landscaping? We’ll explore these questions and offer which local Portland trees we think will be worst and best for climate change resilience. How Does Climate Change...
Pest control websites often credit ancient Sumerians with the first record in the pest control history books. They apparently used sulfur compounds to control insects & mites. However, reading on, the most detailed sources say they rubbed sulfur dust on the body...
Spiders are creepy. But before spraying for spiders, it’s good to learn why first. Outdoors, they’re a welcomed part of the food chain. Indoors, they’re not. With the right information we can begin to rethink some of our fears and anxiety about...
Compost is a key part of any good garden pest management strategy. As organic matter decomposes, it feeds soil life and releases nutrients back in forms your plants can use. Fascinatingly, plants, trees and shrubs sort of have an immune system like us. And like us,...
If you’re in the Pacific Northwest ant control can be an endless struggle. Kitchen windowsills, counters, sinks & showers start randomly crawling with ants. This article is part of a complete guide on using baits to get rid of sugar ants without spraying....
