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Read our pro tips for getting all-natural pest control for ants, rats, spiders and wildlife, and how to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to solve your pest problems. Safe & Easy.

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Ant Extermination
The Complete Guide to Pet Safe Ant Control
by Keith | June 22, 2022 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
The Secret on How to Keep Ants Out of Your House
by Keith | March 8, 2022 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
5 Best Ways to Keep Your Home Naturally Pest Free
by Keith | August 11, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest, Rodent Control, Spider Control | 0 Comments
How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants Without Spraying Chemicals
by Keith | May 27, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest, Pollinators | 0 Comments
Is All Natural Pest Control A Good Way To Manage Ants?
by Keith | March 13, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
Essential Guide on How to Get The Best Ant Control
by Keith | February 13, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
If you’re in Portland, sugar ant control in the springtime can be a struggle. Kitchen windowsills, sinks & showers are their favorite haunts. Sugar ants aka odorous house ants are tiny pests that get into food and crawl over people & pets. This article will walk you through the integrated pest management approach on how to get rid of sugar ants.
Insider Guide: What Pesticides Do Pest Control Companies Use?
by Keith | January 18, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
Frustrated with ants that never go away? After the fifth trip to the hardware store for ant control baits & sprays, you might ask yourself: “What pesticides do pest control companies use?” This article will summarize a few chemicals and how they’re best utilized. I’ll also make some recommendations for pollinator safety.
Garden Pest Control
Why Compost Is Amazing For Garden Pest Control
by Keith | February 17, 2021 | Garden Pest Control, Pollinators | 0 Comments
There is so much information on horticulture, gardening and nursery websites that it can be daunting to dig through. Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, and a whole aisle of brightly colored pesticide products on the shelf at the hardware store, it is tempting to just start buying bottles for the heck of it.
2 Amazing Organic Sprays That Stop Bugs Eating Plants
by Keith | March 1, 2021 | Garden Pest Control, Pest, Pollinators | 0 Comments
Many gardeners scorn bugs eating vegetable plants. Garden pests can be devastating if you’re like me and you love vegetables, plants & trees.
5 Best Soil Amendments For Stunning Gardens and Trees
by Keith | March 20, 2021 | Garden Pest Control, Pollinators | 0 Comments
Native Plants & Pollinators
How to Remineralize Your Soil With Basalt Rock Dust
by Keith | October 23, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pollinators | 0 Comments
How To Start A Permaculture Garden? Mulch!
by Keith | March 21, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pollinators | 0 Comments
Pioneering Portland’s Best Trees to Plant for Climate Change
by Keith | March 20, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pest, Pollinators | 0 Comments
How To Imagine The Best Climate Change Resilient Trees and Landscapes
by Keith | February 25, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pollinators | 0 Comments
How To Distinguish Invasive Species From Good Ones
by Keith | January 12, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pest, Pollinators | 0 Comments
You may have noticed convoys of Portland pest control trucks patrolling the highways and backroads of the metro area. Or maybe you’ve recently had to call one yourself. Pest control is something most of us have grown up with. But what is the definition of pest? One species that’s a pest to one may not be to another. For Portland pest control, our two main urban “pest” species are rats and ants. Why do we define rats and ants as pests?
Rodent Prevention & Control
How To Stop Bird Feeders From Attracting Rats
by Keith | January 11, 2021 | Pest, Pollinators, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
Humans love feeding birds. Sometimes we find ourselves asking how to keep rats away from bird feeders. Putting out sunflower, millet, and other seeds is certain to attract adorable songbird visitors. Seeds contain perfectly proportioned packets of fats, carbohydrates, protein and nutrients. Nature designed seeds to give the plant everything needed to germinate and survive.
Essential Guide on Getting the Best Outdoor Rodent Control
by Keith | March 14, 2021 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
Best Rodent Control Means Facing Portland’s Scary Rat Problem
by Keith | March 14, 2021 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
Why Portland Rat Control Can Actually Be Green
by Keith | March 21, 2021 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
What Does Humane Rat Removal Actually Look Like?
by Keith | May 25, 2021 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
5 Best Ways to Keep Your Home Naturally Pest Free
by Keith | August 11, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest, Rodent Control, Spider Control | 0 Comments
What Scents Will Repel Rats? Using Repellents in IPM for Rats
by Keith | November 9, 2021 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
The Best Techniques for Trapping Rats Outside
by Keith | November 16, 2021 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
Does Bird Seed Attract Rats? This Research Suggests Yes
by Keith | April 5, 2022 | Rodent Control | 0 Comments
Cleaning Away The Mice (Guest Blog by Grove Pest Control)
by Keith | May 18, 2022 | Pest, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
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Spider Management
5 Best Ways to Keep Your Home Naturally Pest Free
by Keith | August 11, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest, Rodent Control, Spider Control | 0 Comments
Hobo Spiders: Facts, Look-alikes and How To Get Rid of Them
by Keith | May 18, 2021 | Pest, Spider Control | 0 Comments
8 Natural Spider Repellents And How to Use Them
by Keith | March 24, 2021 | Pest, Spider Control | 0 Comments
How To Make Peace Instead of Spraying For Spiders
by Keith | February 21, 2021 | Pest, Spider Control | 0 Comments
In Portland spider habitat is abundant. Outdoors, they’re an important part of the food chain. Indoors, their presence is not appreciated. With the right information we can begin to rethink some of our fears and misunderstandings about spiders. This article will help us make the right decisions for pollinators & wildlife. Let’s look at a few techniques on how to make peace with the spiders around your home.
Urban Wildlife
How To Stop Bird Feeders From Attracting Rats
by Keith | January 11, 2021 | Pest, Pollinators, Rodent Control | 0 Comments
Humans love feeding birds. Sometimes we find ourselves asking how to keep rats away from bird feeders. Putting out sunflower, millet, and other seeds is certain to attract adorable songbird visitors. Seeds contain perfectly proportioned packets of fats, carbohydrates, protein and nutrients. Nature designed seeds to give the plant everything needed to germinate and survive.
How To Distinguish Invasive Species From Good Ones
by Keith | January 12, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pest, Pollinators | 0 Comments
You may have noticed convoys of Portland pest control trucks patrolling the highways and backroads of the metro area. Or maybe you’ve recently had to call one yourself. Pest control is something most of us have grown up with. But what is the definition of pest? One species that’s a pest to one may not be to another. For Portland pest control, our two main urban “pest” species are rats and ants. Why do we define rats and ants as pests?
Insider Guide: What Pesticides Do Pest Control Companies Use?
by Keith | January 18, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
Frustrated with ants that never go away? After the fifth trip to the hardware store for ant control baits & sprays, you might ask yourself: “What pesticides do pest control companies use?” This article will summarize a few chemicals and how they’re best utilized. I’ll also make some recommendations for pollinator safety.
5 Things You Need To Know About Squirrel Removal
by Keith | February 10, 2021 | Pest, Squirrel Control | 0 Comments
Zebra mussels, wild boars, and Burmese phythons are famous examples invasive animal pests. In the Everglades wildlife biologists report the pythons have slurped up to ninety-five percent of the small mammals there. And thats just in twenty five years of pythons being escaped in the Everglade ecosystem.
Essential Guide on How to Get The Best Ant Control
by Keith | February 13, 2021 | Ant Control, Pest | 0 Comments
If you’re in Portland, sugar ant control in the springtime can be a struggle. Kitchen windowsills, sinks & showers are their favorite haunts. Sugar ants aka odorous house ants are tiny pests that get into food and crawl over people & pets. This article will walk you through the integrated pest management approach on how to get rid of sugar ants.
Why Compost Is Amazing For Garden Pest Control
by Keith | February 17, 2021 | Garden Pest Control, Pollinators | 0 Comments
There is so much information on horticulture, gardening and nursery websites that it can be daunting to dig through. Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, and a whole aisle of brightly colored pesticide products on the shelf at the hardware store, it is tempting to just start buying bottles for the heck of it.
How To Make Peace Instead of Spraying For Spiders
by Keith | February 21, 2021 | Pest, Spider Control | 0 Comments
In Portland spider habitat is abundant. Outdoors, they’re an important part of the food chain. Indoors, their presence is not appreciated. With the right information we can begin to rethink some of our fears and misunderstandings about spiders. This article will help us make the right decisions for pollinators & wildlife. Let’s look at a few techniques on how to make peace with the spiders around your home.
A More Compassionate History Of Pest Control
by Keith | February 21, 2021 | Pest | 0 Comments
The ancient Sumerians are usually referenced for the first recorded pest control using sulfur compounds to control insects & mites. The most detailed sources say that sulfur dust was actually rubbed on the body to control insects & chigger mites. I searched around curious to learn more, but didn’t find an original source to confirm this. The original statement was almost implying it was first used as agricultural use of a pesticide.
How To Imagine The Best Climate Change Resilient Trees and Landscapes
by Keith | February 25, 2021 | Habitat Restoration, Pollinators | 0 Comments
From Honey Bees to Possums, The Beneficial Invasive Species We Love
by Keith | February 26, 2021 | Pollinators, Urban Wildlife | 0 Comments