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The Best Techniques for Trapping Rats Outside
Rats are extremely smart. So before you try to trap rats outside, you need the best techniques that don't teach rats to avoid your traps. Luckily,...
5 Best Ways to Keep Your Home Naturally Pest Free
If you’ve ever had to get rats or ants out of the home, you know it can be a nightmare. Don’t let pest control be an afterthought. Follow these 5...
How to Remineralize Your Soil With Basalt Rock Dust
A super easy way to make your garden lush & green is to remineralize your soil with basalt rock dust. At a time where top soil is being lost at...
How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants Without Spraying Chemicals
Desperate to eliminate ants without spraying? Have you tried cinnamon, caulking, or store-bought ant killers to no avail? Some get success with ant...
Hobo Spiders: Facts, Look-alikes and How To Get Rid of Them
Startled by a huge brown—gray spider scurrying across your floor? Wondering if it was a hobo spider & how to get rid of it? Look no further....
What Does Humane Rat Removal Actually Look Like?
In Portland, humane rat removal is something folks are interested in. But what does humane rat removal actually mean? For many, this means live...
8 Natural Spider Repellents And How to Use Them
When looking for the best natural spider repellents, there’s actually lots of great options. We’ll look at a few things you can do besides spraying...
How To Start A Permaculture Garden? Mulch!
Now more than ever, folks are wondering how to start a permaculture garden. This article will detail some creative ways to jumpstart your soil for...
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Why Portland Rat Control Can Actually Be Green
In Portland rat control is incredibly important. We have a multitude of gardens, aging garages and old homes that are totally vulnerable to city...
The Truth About Natural Pest Control Products
With all the harsh chemicals out there today, people want all natural pest control products for their homes. Generally, natural pest control...
Pioneering Portland’s Best Trees to Plant for Climate Change
New pioneer gardeners and habitat restoration managers are wondering which species might be the best trees to plant for climate change. This article...
5 Best Soil Amendments For Stunning Gardens and Trees
You might ask yourself what are the best soil amendments when your garden and trees start looking sad. The best soil amendments are different than...
Best Rodent Control Means Facing Portland’s Scary Rat Problem
In Portland, we want the best rodent control. But we also want to be cautious with pesticides. This article examines what contributes to Portland's...
Essential Guide on Getting the Best Outdoor Rodent Control
Seeing a rat in your backyard during the day? Wondering what keeps rats away outside naturally? This article reviews the basics of outdoor rodent...
Is All Natural Pest Control A Good Way To Manage Ants?
Looking for an all natural pest control solution for ants? Have you tried endless cleaning, homemade organic ant sprays or sprinkling diatomaceous...
2 Amazing Organic Sprays That Stop Bugs Eating Plants
If you're like me and you love vegetables, gardens & trees, sometimes you want to get bugs to stop eating plants. This article will teach you...
From Honey Bees to Possums, The Beneficial Invasive Species We Love
Humans have introduced so many exotic species, so long ago we now think of many as natural. Some become disruptive, but others find a place within...
How To Imagine The Best Climate Change Resilient Trees and Landscapes
Axious about climate change? Wondering what climate change will do to trees, plants, and your landscaping? We'll explore these questions and offer...
A More Compassionate History Of Pest Control
Pest control websites often credit ancient Sumerians with the first record in the pest control history books. They apparently used sulfur compounds...
How To Make Peace Instead of Spraying For Spiders
Before spraying for spiders, let's look at a few facts. Outdoors, they're an important part of the food chain. Indoors, their presence is not...
Why Compost Is Amazing For Garden Pest Control
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...
Essential Guide on How to Get The Best Ant Control
If you're in Portland, sugar ant control in the springtime can be a struggle. Kitchen windowsills, sinks & showers are their favorite haunts....
5 Things You Need To Know About Squirrel Removal
Squirrel removal in Portland makes up more than half of of all nuisance wildlife removal services. Why is there such a high demand for pest control...
Insider Guide: What Pesticides Do Pest Control Companies Use?
After the fifth trip to the hardware store for ant control baits & sprays, you might ask yourself: "What pesticides do pest control companies...
How To Distinguish Invasive Species From Good Ones
Invasive species are organisms that disrupt natural ecosystems. Not every species introduced to Oregon is considered invasive. But without the...
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