Flea-free Is the Way to Be

Author: AntsCant
June 26, 2009
Flea-free Is the Way to Be

As any Eastside resident knows, humans aren’t the only creatures who love to revel in the warm summer sun. Ducks and swans cool off in park ponds, and squirrels run rambunctiously along tree limbs. Some animals are less conspicuous, and some can be harmful.

 

Fleas are one such species; they attach themselves to pet hair before winding up indoors. The first step in careful Eastside flea control involves the thorough treatment of all pets. A number of effective remedies exist, but it’s essential to find a product with an insect growth regulator, which prevents immature fleas from developing. If you find your pets have brought in some uninvited houseguests this summer, don’t despair. You just need some effective treatment to make your home flea-free.

Keeping Your Bellevue Home Its Nicest

Author: AntsCant
June 10, 2009
Keeping Your Bellevue Home Its Nicest

If you have a home or apartment in Bellevue, you probably have a pretty stylish and new abode. Bellevue, after all, is known for being one of the most desirable spots outside of Seattle proper. Not only is it centrally located, but it’s also the base for some of the nicest homes in the state of Washington. But that doesn’t mean that rodents and other pests can’t rear their ugly heads in your Bellevue home.

 

Nothing can destroy the secure feel of a home quicker than when you realize that you’ve been infested with ants, cockroaches, rats, or anything else. Typically speaking, larger wildlife doesn’t pose a problem, because Bellevue has been cleared of its forest for many years. But if you find that your home is experiencing a problem with bees or other pests, make sure that you call a Bellevue exterminator. These people will be specially equipped to deal with the problems that will arise in a Bellevue home.

Ridding Your Eastside Home of Spiders

Author: AntsCant
May 27, 2009
Ridding Your Eastside Home of Spiders

Many people love the Eastside of Washington State because it offers so many locations that are remote but still close to a main city. In this way, people can enjoy the silence and solitude offered by the woods, but they can still be a close drive to places like the grocery store, bank, and other every day stops. Still, living in these remote areas does pose some problems if you’re at all scared of insect life.

 

After all, many of these remote cities and neighborhoods are firmly located in the woods, and that means a cornucopia of bugs and insects that can find their way into your home. One of the most common pests that invade a person’s home on the Eastside is the spider. Whether they’re small and numerous or huge and terrifying, spiders come in all shapes, varieties, and forms in the woods of Washington. If you only have a couple, you can probably pass it off as par for the course, but if you notice abnormal numbers, call Eastside spider control. Just because you live in the woods doesn’t mean you have to share your bed with wolf spiders!

The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Washington

Author: AntsCant
May 12, 2009

squirrelThere are so many benefits to living in the beautiful State of Washington. Known as the Evergreen State, Washington is full of stunning scenery and plenty of amazing outdoor hikes, kayaking opportunities, and camping sites. In the more populated and urban areas, there are book stores and, of course, coffee shops galore. For many people, it’s a fantastic blend of activity and laid back mentality.

 

But as with any state, there are some drawbacks. Because of all that beautiful wilderness, Washington has an abundance of animals that can quickly go from cute fuzzy backyard critters to home invading pests. One of these animals is the squirrel. While the numbers are generally managed well in more populated areas, there is generally a need for Eastside squirrel control. In smaller Eastside cities such as Renton and Issaquah, many neighborhoods are so small that houses are separated by large sections of wood. In this kind of environment, squirrels can often thrive to annoyance, and when they take over your garage or home, they can only be dealt with by calling in professionals.

Choosing a Local Exterminator

Author: AntsCant
April 28, 2009

spiderResidents of Washington State are lucky in that there aren’t that many poisonous or overly dangerous insects running around. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t an overabundance of pests. Especially if you live on the Eastside, there are many neighborhoods and areas that are fairly rural and secluded. In these wooded and less populated neighborhoods, it becomes much more likely that residents will encounter everything from carpenter ants to moles.

 

If you live in this area, make sure to go with an Eastside pest control company. If you’re going to deal with your problem in a successful way, you need exterminators that know how to quickly and effectively rid your home of unwanted pests. If you choose a more general exterminator, you run the risk of getting a company that doesn’t know how to best deal with whatever it is that has decided to invade your home.

The Star-Nosed Mole

Author: AntsCant
April 9, 2009
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When dealing with wildlife in your yard, you must be sensitive. That means understanding the creatures you are dealing with. People often call Eastside mole control to complain about moles digging holes in their yards, but what they don’t realize is that their yard is likely a mole’s natural habitat. The star-nosed mole is a type of mole often found in North America. These moles are found in a variety of habitats with wet and moist soil. This mole is distinct from other moles in that it has a hairless nose, ringed by a “star” of 22 pink, fleshy tentacles. Here are some additional interesting facts about star-nosed moles:

~ Star-nosed moles breed once a year, though females may mate again if their first litter is unsuccessful
~ Star-nosed moles breed from mid-March through April
~ Star-nosed moles reach sexual maturity by the age of 10 months
~ Average lifespan in captivity is 2 years

“Bugged” by Global Warming?

Author: AntsCant
March 26, 2009

seattlepestexterminatorcute-eastsideexterminators.jpgWhen people visit Seattle, they often notice there aren’t many bugs. And they are right. The cool year-round climate here in the Pacific Northwest is not ideal for insects. Insects are cold-blooded creatures, that means they thrive is warm, humid climates, such as that of New Orleans or Orlando. But as global warming inches its way towards the Pacific Northwest, residents may be calling their Seattle pest exterminator sooner rather than later.

 

A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that bugs may boom because of global warming. Insects will be able to adapt to a hotter world and will be able to reproduce faster. That means the populations of both bad and beneficial bugs could proliferate. But not all insects will flourish. Scientists are still trying to figure out who the winners ands the losers will be in the battle of global warming survival.

Waiting for the Flood Waters to Recede

Author: AntsCant
March 20, 2009
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It was the worst flooding we have seen in years, and we knew our house was definitely going to be affected. We had to leave and stay in a center for two days. We were relieved to see that the flood didn’t reach the inside of the house; perhaps this was due to our elevation. But we still knew there will be some problems so we had the house evaluated.We were all tense as the Eastside Exterminator guys did their survey. When they finished, they informed us that there was indeed damage at the crawlspace and it needs to be repaired right away, to minimize any other damage the flood may bring further. Our insulation would also have to be replaced. It was a big dent to our budget, but we went ahead with the repairs, because we wanted to fix the house before winter comes.

Trap & Release Programs

Author: AntsCant
March 6, 2009
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Our town is blessed to have rich flora and fauna in our landscape, but sometimes the animal population grows so big they spill into the streets. The opossums are our biggest cases. Time and time again, we would have ‘the battle’ with their population, so a city councilor created an Eastside opossum control program to contain the problem.They invited experts and animal wildlife conservationists to help with the town’s problem. Listening to them taught me a lot. One of the main points of argument was the balance in the ecosystem. An overgrowth in the population can throw the balance into disarray, which means it can also affect us humans. I got drawn into the discussions and that helped me decide to volunteer for the program.

eastside rodent controlWhen you start noticing small holes in cardboard boxes, or find shredded paper around your home, chances are you have a rat problem.  Rats and mice are very often quite irritating houseguests.  They are very harmful and can cause a lot of property damage.  Most people try and tackle the problem with old household remedies.  While some of them might work, it is always better to let the experts handle the problem for you.

If you happen to reside in the Eastside area, there are Eastside rodent control services that can take care of any kind of rodent infestation in your home.  They will also assist you in preventing any future infestation.  They start by doing a thorough inspection of your home to ascertain the specie of rodent that’s infesting your home.  They will then plug or bar any access points to your home.  After they capture all rodents, they will also clean up the infested areas.