Sometimes, an ant problem never really gets solved. If an over the counter type of treatment is used, mostly just contact killing is occurring (despite what the sales information on the container says.) The problem just temporarily subsides. Other times, the root of the problem, the colony, is actually destroyed or killed out. In this case, the solution is off to a good start but not necessarily completely solved.
Ant Trails are the Super Highways of Ant Life
Because of the pheromone trails that all ants leave, subsequent ants tend to stay on the same trail until they find what the original trail sought out – food or shelter. Unfortunately, when the end of the trail is inside of your home, that can cause quite [...]
Some pest is eating away your home, but you’re not sure which it is.
This is a common question we receive. Ultimately, if you take quick action and have a competent pest control company like All Pest take care of it for you, it likely won’t matter too much. If we suspect that it has been [...]
The ants go marching one by one… Unfortunately, they often go marching straight into your home.
Portland’s carpenter ant season is just starting, and already calls are coming in fast and furious.
Carpenter ants mean business. In just one year, a colony of carpenter ants could cause several thousand dollars of hidden, structural damage to your home. [...]
Rodents – mice and rats – they can enter your home through many different locations. Due to their flexible spines, rodents can find their way through many a spot deemed secure by unsuspecting Portland homeowners. Watch this short video that reviews a few common entry areas.
Whether seeking warmth and shelter, attracted by bad [...]
Here is a helpful article that focuses on which pests are deserving of prompt eradication. Of course there are numerous more, but this is a good starting point for a Portland homeowner. – Tom
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Heidi_Ball]Heidi Ball
Nothing is much worse than seeing a cockroach scurry across the kitchen.They have been shown to transport a number of [...]
Usually, it is just one or two that you spot the first time that you see ants in your home. “What is an ant or two?” you might say to yourself as you either squish it, grab it with tissue is preparation for flushing or personally escort it to the back door. You [...]
Without a doubt, spring and summer are seasons when pests are most active.
But that doesn’t mean that there is no pest activity during winter. Particularly during untypically severe weather, some pests can be prompted into action.
As mentioned in the previous post, rodents are one of the most common critters to start showing up during the [...]
Everyone wants to stay warm…even the rodents. We have received quite a few calls over the last couple of weeks regarding some early holiday guests. Except that these unwelcome guests have long leathery, scaley tales, beady eyes and short, coarse fur.
The cold temperatures are pushing some of last mice and rats indoors for more comfortable [...]