Determining the Impossible: What Makes an Apartment Building Special? Home quality is so subjective, it’s nearly impossible to determine what makes one “the best.” Some renters won’t do without 1000 square feet, new construction smell, and a balcony overlooking the cityscape. Others are content with a weathered studio in a fragile 1920’s complex with no […]
Portland’s Best Food Delivery Options
Food Delivery for the Masses! The worst news when you’re hungry and don’t want to go outside is that a delivery service doesn’t cover your area. Well, to save you the late-night heartache, here are five meal delivery services that cover each quadrant of the city. And whether you’re sweatpant-clad and hopelessly sunk into the seventh […]
Best Museums in Portland
Portland has more than one museum? You might think that your apartment feels like a museum sometimes, but you probably don’t mean it as a compliment. If you’re itching to get out–which could be quite literal depending on which pest control service you needed from us–why not spend a day at one of the muesums the […]
Best Arcades in Portland
Are Arcades in Portland still a thing? Back in the day, practically every teenager enjoyed collecting quarters to challenge the high score on their favorite coin-op game. But with inflation these days, these games have to cost a lot more than they used to. Don’t they? That isn’t necessarily true. While in the early days […]
What are typical dynamics of a wasps nest?
Wasp 101 Wasps who live in colonies, known as “social wasps” are typically friendly insects. They construct their nests in tree cavities, unused animal burrows and buildings. A newly mated wasp holes up in a warm place during winter and the “queen” comes out in spring to start constructing a new nest. The queens first batch […]
Rodent Removal Tips
Suggestions for eliminating rodents Nothing quite sets you off like a rodent infestation. Those little scritch scratch sounds of skittering paws. The tiny squeaks that come from nowhere. These are signs that you have rodents in your house. If you do, then getting rid of them is your number one priority. Follow these tips to […]
A Pest Control Company’s Approach to Yellow Jackets in the Pacific Northwest
Profile of Yellow Jackets in Oregon and Washington Is this scene familiar to you? You’re out with your family on a spring or summer day. It’s warm, sunny and pleasant. Everyone’s having fun until you hear the buzzing. From one side and then another, buzzing yellow streaks dart by so quickly that you can barely […]
What Are Affordable & Effective Methods To Eliminate Bed Bugs?
Are Bed Bugs Robbing You of a Good Night’s Sleep? There’s nothing quite as annoying as being attacked by bugs living inside your mattress. Luckily, there are some effective and affordable ways that you can eliminate these pesky little critters. Here are 9 pest elimination methods you can try today. 1. Vacuuming Is Your Best […]
How do termites spread?
Termite infestation is one of the most devastating damages that can happen to your home. You need good pest control management to get rid of termites if you plan to save your home from falling apart as a result, their attack. In most cases, you do not see the infestation coming, as termites cannot survive […]
How to Get Wasps Under Control: From an Exterminator
How to Get Wasps Under Control Before you call an exterminator, figure out how it’s possible to get wasps under control. Gutters, soffits, and eaves on house exteriors are popular nesting spots for wasps. Plant life and flowers attract them to lawns, as will patios and additional outside eating spaces with sticky soda spills or […]