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Cascade Pest Control Blog

Pest Control Articles & Resources

Black Widow Spider

Are There Dangerous Spiders in Washington?

You may think spiders are typical household pests regardless of where you live. This is true, but did you know that different areas are prone...

rodent builds nest inside car engine

Can Rodents Damage Your Car?

Many of us in the Seattle area have run into a rodent from time to time. They thrive in this area because of the weather...

House mouse (Mus musculus)

What Attracts Mice?

We’ve all seen the old cartoons or common traps that advertise mice being lured in with the promise of cheese. Have you ever wondered what...

rat

What are Rats Afraid Of?

If you’ve ever unexpectedly come across a rat, they can be quite startling. Especially if they’re traveling with friends, rats are not what you want...

seattle rodents

Winter Pests in the Seattle Region

Just because you may not see as many pests out and about once winter hits, doesn’t mean that they aren’t around. Particularly in the greater...

rat control billboard in Seattle-photo source King County

Seattle’s History of Rats

As many residents and business owners may know, the rat population in the Seattle area continues to grow with its population. Rat control in the...

Carpenter ants

What Happens to Carpenter Ants in Winter?

Many think that household pests hibernate during the winter. While there are varieties that do, there are some types that remain active when the colder...

pack rat

What’s a Pack Rat? Is It a Real Rat?

Are Pack Rats Really Rats? As a kid my dad would look in my bedroom and jokingly call me a “pack rat.”  It’s a phrase...

subterranean termites

Crazy Termite Facts

Have you ever been curious what more there is to know about household pests like termites beyond the fact you don’t want them in your...

city rats getting larger - FLORIDA MUSEUM PHOTO BY NATALIE VAN HOOSE

City Environments are Making Rats Larger

Giant Rats—Wild Urban Animals, including rats, mice, opossums, and others are growing larger! Yes, those stories of huge rats in our city environments have proven...

Carpenter Ant

What Attracts Carpenter Ants

Ants are a common summertime pest. The warm weather allows them to move about easily, and there’s more outside activities to attract them to your...

Deer Mouse

Deer Mouse vs House Mouse

What’s the Difference Between Deer Mice and House Mice? There are many similarities between the house mouse and the deer mouse… and there is often...