Unhappy Trails – Ant Trails in Portland

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 [...]

The Ants Go Marching One By One

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 [...]

Mice and Rat Entry Points – Many Possibilities

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 sanitation [...]