You laid down the slab, sealed out the rats: game over? Not even close. That concrete shield under your crawl space needs more than wishful thinking to stay solid. Left unchecked, it can crack, shift, or trap moisture, undoing the whole point of installing it in the...
How to Safely Eliminate Carpenter Ants at Home
Carpenter ants are more than a minor problem. These large ants tunnel through moist or rotting wood, weaken your home's framing, and build satellite nests that can spread quickly. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, a single carpenter ant can travel up...
Eco-Friendly Pest Control Methods: What the Experts Recommend
A growing number of homeowners are switching to eco-friendly pest control methods that are safer, smarter, and more sustainable. In fact, according to Environmental Magazine, 92% of homeowners now prefer environmentally conscious methods to protect their homes. This...
Say Goodbye to Moisture Ants with Exterminator-Approved Removal Guide
That musty smell wafting up from the basement isn't just bad ventilation. Moisture ants thrive in exactly that kind of environment: hidden, humid, and ignored. You may not see them, but they're quietly tunneling through softened wood and expanding their turf with...
7 Signs of Bed Bugs You Shouldn’t Ignore
You likely have bed bugs if you're waking up with itchy bites or tiny dark stains on your sheets. In Seattle, the culprit is almost always the common bed bug, a small, reddish-brown insect that hides in mattresses, furniture gaps, and other cozy spots in your home....
Protect Your Home with Humane Rodent Control Tactics
Humane pest control focuses on preventing infestations and removing pests with non-lethal methods. You can do this by sealing entry points, removing food and water sources, and eliminating shelter. You can also use various traps and deterrents, but it is important to...
Office Pests to Guard Against in Seattle Workplaces
Office pest problems can threaten employee health and disrupt productivity, so knowing what types of pests commonly invade Seattle workplaces, and how to stop them, is essential. The threat of rodents, insects, spiders, and birds are the biggest ones to prevent...
9 Essential Fall and Winter Pest Control Tasks
Worried about pests taking over your Seattle home this winter? You're right to be concerned; over 14 million U.S. households face rodents or other pests each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Seattle's mild climate keeps pests active year-round, and frequent...

How to Keep Spiders Out of Your House: Your Guide
You clean the house, shut the windows, and still there's a spider in the corner. Sound familiar? Spiders are a common household nuisance, especially during warmer months or seasonal changes. Here's something you might not know. If house spiders don't find what they...

Top 8 Bugs in Summer and Effective Solutions to Keep Them Away
Do you feel like more insects show up the moment the summer sun hits? Well, you're not imagining it. A recent YouGov poll found that almost 80% of Americans say they encounter the most insects during the summer. Warmer weather creates the perfect storm: more humidity,...