Archive for the 'Pests' Category

Bed Bugs Making Their Presence Known in Portland

Bed bugs….OK, is you skin crawling yet?   Just the thought of sharing your bed with these little vampires is enough to make most homeowners sleep in there car until the problem is solved.   We seem to have seen a uptick in calls regarding bed bug infestations over the last six to twelve months.
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Small Ants, Sugar Ants, Pavement Ants, Odorous Ants, Too Many Ants in Portland!

They go by many names but the result is always the same – they drive you crazy!   The odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) is the most common ant problem in the Portland area during mid winter through early spring.
Many of us have grown up seeing them and calling them by various names – small ants, [...]

Carpenter Ants Prepare to Invade Portland Oregon!

As temperatures have finally warmed up in the Portland Metro area over the last couple of weeks, ants of all types are starting to make their presence known.   Carpenter Ants in particular are easy to spot because of their size.
Some homeowners will immediately see them inside of their homes.
Others will first see ant activity (whether [...]

Do You Have Ants in Your Home?

This is a good, general article, applicable for the types of ants we experience in the Portland Oregon area.   It doesn’t go into any depth in terms of the strategical processes a professional pest control technician would use for best results, but is is helpful for a obtaining base  understanding of problem. – Tom
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