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Cascade Pest Control Blog

Pest Control Articles & Resources

Northern House Mosquito

Common Mosquito Types in Washington State

Mosquitoes in the Pacific Northwest Mosquitoes - those blood sucking, disease-spreading, painfully biting, itchy-bump causing nuisances of summer. While more than 40 different mosquito species...

Asian Lady bug, (Harmonia axyridis), Asian Lady Beetle

Ladybug Imposters: Asian Lady Beetles

You probably grew up hearing the old rhyme: Lady Bug, Lady Bug Fly away home Your house is on fire Your children are gone Well,...

bugs pest control

Spring Pest Control: what to look for

While spring may turn a young man’s fancy to thoughts of love, it turns a bug's thoughts to food and reproduction. As the weather warms,...

Biting Deer Fly

Identifying Biting Flies

As the weather warms and the world awakens, we increase our chances of running into insects and bugs who are also excited about the change...

pack rat

Why Do Rodents Come Inside Your Home?

The where and why of a rodent infestation are closely linked. Where you find a twitchy nose also reveals why they are there. Found a...

home rodent control

Where Rodents Hide In Your Home

Scratching noises in your walls at night? Dropping in cupboards? Chewed holes in boxes? You just might have a rodent problem. Part of rodent control...

odorous ants

5 Effective Ant Control Tips

If you’ve ever had your home invaded by ants, then you know that you don’t want it to happen again. A trail of those industrious...

black roof rat

Common Pests in Snohomish County, WA

Pests and rodents plague many home and business owners all over Washington. It’s something that unfortunately is common across people living in this area. The...

bugs pest control

Seattle’s Biggest Pest Problems

What are Seattle’s Biggest Pest Problems? The Seattle area is home to many beautiful areas and fun activities, but unfortunately also home to a variety...

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...