First of all, mice are a little dumb, but that fact won’t help much when you have tried everything and are still having trouble getting rid of mice in your home. What they lack in cleverness, they make up for in tenacity and hunger. A Few Things You Need To Know About Mice Top Places To Look For Mice Helpful […]
Read ArticleHow Fast Do Cockroaches Reproduce?
I saw a German cockroach in my home, and now I am worried. How fast do german roaches multiply, and how long does it take before they overrun my home? Keep reading to learn how fast German cockroach reproduction occurs. German cockroaches are one of the most common and troublesome pests that infest human dwellings. […]
Read ArticleWhen Are Fleas Most Active?
Fleas are more than an itch-causing nuisance for you and your pets. They can affect your pet’s health and well-being and may cause health problems for you as well. With a moderate climate in Oregon, flea season can unfortunately extend throughout the year. While these pests can pester you year-round, it doesn’t have to be […]
Read ArticleBugs with Pincers: Everything You Need to Know about Earwigs
Do Earwigs (a.k.a. Pincer Bugs) Really Pinch? What’s the story of “earwigs”? Do they really get into your ears? A longstanding rumor is that earwigs burrow into people’s ears to enter the brain, where female earwigs lay eggs. Frightful! If that wasn’t bad enough, the names “Pincer Bug” or “Earwig” accompanied by those prehistoric-looking, gigantic […]
Read ArticleWhat are the Differences Between Bees and Wasps?
An ominous buzzing followed by a streak of yellow and black – and all of a sudden, it’s panic at the backyard barbeque! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re no stranger to stinging insects. With the warm weather of spring and summer comes all manner of creatures buzzing through the air. Our expert discusses bees […]
Read ArticleOregon Poisonous Spiders
Hairy large spiders (and let’s not forget the shiny, skeletal-looking spiders) strike fear in the hearts of people all over the world. In Oregon, if you’ve got a spider problem, we definitely have a solution, including ones for Oregon’s most dangerous spiders. Protect yourself with valuable information about the most dangerous Oregon spiders. A little […]
Read ArticleDanger! Fleas Spread Tapeworm!
Often customers comment that there pets only have a few fleas so they are not going to worry about treating for fleas. Danger fleas spread tapeworm and other diseases. Beware! If you know how dangerous fleas are you will not tolerate any fleas. Danger Fleas Spread Tapeworm & Diseases Diseases spread by fleas have claimed the […]
Read ArticleKinds of Ants: Identifying Common Ants in Oregon
We love living in Oregon! Our mild temperatures make it a great place to call home year-round. But somebody else also loves our temperate climate and high moisture levels: ants. Thanks to its weather patterns, Oregon is home to different kinds of ant species. Some of the most common species in our state range from […]
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