Always a summertime pest, mosquitos and their bites can sometimes penetrate through whatever bug spray you’ve tried to arm yourself with. This can be problematic if you already don’t enjoy the smell and feel of bug spray or if you’re tired of being distracted by the discomfort these bites ensue, especially if your bites swell […]
According to the Washington State Department of Health, there are over 40 mosquito species in the state of Washington – but mosquitoes may be more than just a nuisance, they can carry diseases that pose a health threat to you, your family, and pets. While the Pacific Northwest has not seen too many cases, the […]
While there are about 51 stink bug species in the state of Washington, the brown marmorated stink bug has been making its home in the western Washington King, Pierce, and Thurston counties in the last several years. Native to the Asian regions of China, Japan, and Korea, the brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive […]
Pest control has been a part of the human experience all the way back since we began farming for ourselves. Even contending with mosquitos and fleas could be considered pest management, and those insects even have preceded our existence. In order to understand how to implement pest control and protect your home or business, it […]
While it can feel like fall is the beginning of the bug decline, there are actually naturally occurring pests that only begin to thrive come autumn. Specifically in Seattle, it is important to be aware of the different critters that might be attempting to make a home in your space come cooler weather. Read on […]
A rodent or pest infestation is many homeowners’ worst nightmare, and rightfully so—the most effective way to eliminate an infestation or remove a pesky critter is to enlist the help of professional pest control services. However, taking pest prevention measures, both inside and outside your home or structure, can save you time, money, and stress. […]
So you’ve made an appointment with a Cascade professional for pest control service. Now what? Well, there are many helpful steps you can take before your technician gets there to increase the chance of treatment success and make the visit go more smoothly in general. Prepare for Rodent and Pest Control Services Common household rodents […]
The Seattle / Puget Sound region is a spectacular area known for its beauty – and enjoyed by residents and vacationers alike. While the region provides humans a lush, rich landscape of vegetation, it can also provide wood destroying pests and organisms an ideal environment for breeding, and infestation. And unfortunately, these pests can cause […]
Spiders Native to Washington State Spiders are famous for their ominous appearance, ability to bite-often with venom, their webs and their predacious nature. Different than insects, which have six legs, spiders have eight legs and their thoraxes and heads are “fused” into a “cephalothorax.” The eight legs and body type make them “arachnids,” and not […]
Below we briefly identify and describe theses pests, and provide instructions on how to prepare for pest control treatment of carpet beetles or clothes moths. Carpet Beetles Carpet Beetles are abundant in the Seattle / Pacific Northwest regions and do most damage to clothing that we’d otherwise attribute to clothes moths. They originally gained their […]