Sugar ants, also known as small house odorous ants, are a common household pest that can be difficult to control due to their large colony sizes and multiple queens. We will discuss what sugar ants look like, how to identify an odorous ant infestation, the dangers they pose, what attracts them to your home, and…
Carpenter ants pose a significant threat to the structural integrity of homes and buildings, causing damage that is often mistaken for termite damage. We’ll discuss the dangers of carpenter ants, their appearance and behavior, typical home infestations, prevention tips, and effective pest management strategies. Damages and Dangers of Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are large species…
Life in Eastern Washington is as beautiful as it is diverse. It brings rain alongside heaps of sunshine to instill a blooming and beautiful spring. As the world comes to life with winter at our backs, common pests throughout the area will begin to rear their heads again. It is during this time that most…
Ants are a common pest in homes – in the summer, anyway. When the weather is warm, ants forage outside for bits of food and materials they need for their nest. When the weather gets cold, ants seem to disappear – from outdoor and indoor settings. This makes it extra frustrating for homeowners when they…
As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures prepare to plummet, pests throughout Spokane are preparing themselves to enter your home. There is a range of common pests that routinely make their presence known, often waiting until the colder months to become more prevalent in our lives. While we understand the importance of pests…
Summer is here, which means more time outdoors for many of us! Despite the summer heat, there’s still plenty to enjoy outdoors — and indoors as well. Unfortunately, humans aren’t the only ones who get more active in the summer months. All sorts of pests come out in force in the summertime, and they can…
Getting rid of ants can be frustratingly difficult. Many homeowners will find ants in their homes throughout the year, sometimes multiple times per year. Ants typically live outside but come inside for food and water as needed. There is no silver bullet for ant removal. Most homeowners must take preventative action and work with a…