Our comprehensive Rodent Prevention Checklist is your go-to guide for keeping mice and rats at bay.

Is winter pest control really necessary? Pests in the PNW
Seattle winters bring chilly weather and rain, making your home a cozy retreat. Unfortunately, you aren't the only one looking to keep warm and dry this season. If you've ever wondered, "Do I really need to worry about pests invading my home in winter?" - you're in...

The Difference Between Bees, Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets
That familiar buzz you hear every summer isn’t just the AC kicking on during hot days—stinging insects are out in force during summer months around Seattle. But what kind of buzzers are invading your home? How would you know to be worried or not? Some stingers are...

Rats and Mice Carry Diseases that Endanger Humans
There are as many as 35 diseases carried by rodents such as rats and mice. It is important to protect yourself from contamination or infection if you ever need to deal with dead rats or mice, or if you have an infestation of rats or mice in your home. Diseases...

Is New Construction in Your Neighborhood Bringing Rodents Into Your Home?
If you live in the Seattle area, then you probably have a construction project happening right now in your neighborhood, which means rodents could be making their way into your area. Seattle is the fastest-growing city in the country, with more building cranes in use...

How to Identify Ground Wasp Nests
The traditional mind’s-eye picture of a wasp nest is one that hangs from a tree branch or eave. The papery texture, the honeycombs — a beehive is distinctive. What most people don’t realize, however, is that the majority of bees, wasps, and hornets actually nest...

How to Get Rid of a Rat Infestation by Yourself
USA’s most troublesome rodents are the Norway rat and the Roof rat, and services like rat extermination can do wonders for your household once you determine there’s an infestation. As rats are a very dangerous pest in our area, it’s important that you understand how...

How Squirrels Damage Your Home
You might not think of them as major pests, but squirrels damage homes all over the United States. They can cost you thousands—or even tens of thousands—of dollars in home damages. Their jaws are stronger and more destructive than they appear, and help squirrels chew...

Hantavirus Reports Surface Nationwide
Cases of Hantavirus have been popping up throughout the world recently, including a woman in Oregon who died in June 2018 from exposure to the virus. Four mice in San Diego County, California, tested positive for Hantavirus in January of 2018, and although no humans...

Common Pacific Northwest Spiders
There are 24 confirmed types of spiders that reside in the Pacific Northwest. The most common kind of spider by far is the common House Spider. They are typically brown or gray in color and have darker markings along their bodies. Because of their common features and...