Wasps
If you are planning a picnic in Vancouver, Washington, or Portland, Oregon, you may encounter wasps. Wasps can be a nuisance and potentially dangerous if they sting, but with a few precautions and strategies, you can enjoy your outdoor picnic without worrying about them. In this guide, we’ll cover how to identify wasps, how to…
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Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Pacific Northwest, but it also brings an increase in wasp activity. Wasps are attracted to sweet and savory foods, making them a common pest at outdoor gatherings and in gardens. In addition to being a nuisance, wasps can also be dangerous, as their stings can cause…
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Spring is the time of year when pests start to become active after a long, cold winter. In Vancouver WA in the Pacific Northwest, there are a few common pests that homeowners and gardeners should be on the lookout for. These pests can cause damage to property, spread disease, and be a nuisance to those…
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Whether you’re from southern Washington or just visiting there are many beautiful places to go camping that offer a picturesque landscape along with sought-after amenities. So much so that it’s hard to decide which campground you choose! Wherever you land, it’s always a good idea to keep camping tips in mind to give you the…
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The fall season is not without its share of pests. On the contrary, fall is a busy time for certain pests as they sense the winter season approaching. If you notice an increase in pest activity around your home or business it could be any of these most common fall pests in Vancouver Washington. Ants…
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Bug bites can be annoying, worrisome, and sometimes painful. No one likes to get bit by bugs but it does happen from time to time. However, sometimes they can be challenging to identify as they leave similar bite marks. Identifying a bug bit not only helps you identify the bug that bit you but also…
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Spring has arrived and though the temperatures may still be debating between colder and warmer temps, nature is still going about its routines and that includes the life cycles of pests such as wasps. Some may have already started to see these pests buzzing about their yards but by the time warmer weather decides to…
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Within the Pacific Northwest, there are three main wasps that people come into contact with. They are the yellowjackets, the paper wasp, and the bald-faced hornets. All of these are social wasps who live in colonies and build new nests every wasp season. Wasps are an essential part of the ecosystem because they feed their…
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As much as we may find wasps to be a nuisance they are actually quite beneficial to our ecosystem. Wasps feed their young other insects which makes them great at keeping the insect population down. They also help to pollinate, just not to the same extent that bees are known to do. However, most people…
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What if yellow jackets were left alone to build a nest that was so huge it would send most people running? Left somewhere in nature, completely undisturbed, until someone happened to cross its path? This is what one of our lead technicians experienced on a call to deal with a yellow jacket issue. Here we…
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