Are you in a seemingly never-ending battle with rats or mice getting into your home? Wondering how to find their entry points, and seal them out for good? This article will teach you the common rodent entry points and gives you instructions on how to seal them best to...
Ants –in the insect order hymenoptera– are fascinating because of the highly organized societies they live in. But these societies, or colonies, are also what cause them to become a nusiance for many people, especially those of us in Portland Oregon. And in Portland...
Picking any contractor can be a hassle. Pest control is no different. Use this article as a guide to picking the right pest control company. Local Pest Control If you ask for pest control help on reddit, you’ll notice a lot of pest professionals recommending to...
This article is a guest post from The Pest Collective. Moles are the dark grey or black burrowing critters with large front paws that occasionally make those large hills of dirt in your yard. Given that you may never see a live mole, only its evidence of burrowing,...
Carpenter ants are notorious for freaking out homeowners who think their house is about to fall down. Luckily, unlike termites, carpenter ant cannot digest wood, but rather excavate burrows called “galleries” for nesting. Carpenter ants can be hard to get...
If you want to stay on top of ants without using chemicals, obviously cleaning is important. But how do you get the most out of your efforts? Sealing Food Ants are highly evolved foragers. Sometimes the colonies are referred to as “superorganisms,” because...
Wondering how to get rid of a wasps nest naturally? This article answers common wasp treatment questions. So you can make the right decision to protect yourself, pollinators & the environment. Hornet vs. Wasp If you’re wondering whether you have a hornet,...
Did you see a rat outside… Or hear one inside? Before you go buying a bunch of DIY rodent repellents online, read this article to help you decide whether that’s right for your situation– or if you need to try something else. How Do I Keep Rats Off my...
If you live in a city like Portland Oregon, chances are you’ve encountered a rat at some point. Most city people aren’t fond of harming furry little animals. So you’re definitely not alone in the search for good-quality information on how to get rid...
Ants can be a huge nuisance, but you might not consider them “pests.” Certainly not enough to go spraying a bunch of weird chemicals around your kitchen. But you’d like them gone, no worries. You’ve come to the right place. This blog has 5...
