by Blog Pest | Jun 17, 2026 | Pest
Asian needle ants are an invasive ant species recently found in Washington. They like to nest in shady areas underneath debris. Asian needle ants can pose environmental concerns and have a painful bite that can cause allergic reactions. A pest control technician can...
by Blog Pest | Jul 20, 2026 | Pest
Asian lady beetles are beneficial predators outdoors, but they can become frustrating household pests when large numbers enter homes for the winter. They resemble several native lady beetle species, although their variable coloring and distinctive marking behind the...
by Blog Pest | Aug 11, 2026 | Pest
Paper wasps, bald-faced hornets, and yellowjackets are often confused for each other, but actually have distinguishing features and behaviors. Some stinging insects are more dangerous than others, which means that it’s important to be careful. Some types of insects...
by Blog Pest | Sep 28, 2026 | Pest
Washington has two main types of termites. Subterranean termites live underground and can cause severe damage to homes, while dampwood termites live and feed in wet or rotting wood. When termite colonies are well established, they produce reproductive winged members...
by Blog Pest | Feb 21, 2023 | Pest
During the winter, rodents can be a big problem Our pest of the month is rodents, which includes rats and mice. During the winter, rodents can be a big problem. No homeowner wants to deal with a rodent infestation, but there’s always a possibility. Thankfully, there...
by Blog Pest | Apr 19, 2023 | Pest of the Month Control
Queen Yellowjackets begin new colonies in the spring time. A queen yellow jacket begins a new colony in the spring. She builds a small paper nest where she lays her first batch of eggs. After the larvae hatch, the queen feeds them until it’s time for them to pupate...
