European Fire Ants in the Pacific Northwest
When you think of “fire ants” do you think of hot desert climates? Red colored insects? Burning sting? Well, all of those can be true...
Identifying European Fire Ants
When you think “fire ant”, you might think swarming, stinging insects from the south, but perhaps surprisingly, the fire ant threat to the Pacific Northwest...
History of European Fire Ants
Recently, there are rising concerns regarding European Fire Ants which have made their way into the Seattle and Puget Sound region. The fight against invasive...
The Unexpected Role of Mice in Pacific Northwest Forests
Whiskered noses and scurrying feet are not an uncommon occurrence in our homes. And while we want our homes and businesses to remain rodent free,...
Rat Superhighways: Navigating Cities & Spreading Disease
As long as humans have graced these shores, so have the rats. They have thrived in our trash and survived in our homes. Rats seem...
Boxelder Bugs – What You Need to Know
Boxelder bugs, those distinctive dark bugs with reddish-orange marking, are common throughout the Pacific Northwest. While they don’t pose a threat to health or structure,...
Where Are Cockroaches Hiding?
The infamous cockroach is the bane of homeowners everywhere. These insidious critters seem nigh indestructible. But knowing where they are hiding in our homes and...
Where Are Termites Hiding?
While termites play an important role in the environment by breaking down decaying organic matter, we don’t want them breaking down matter that holds up...
Unveiling the Mysteries of Termite Mounds
Termites are tiny insects with a big impact - and not just their ability to damage huge structures. They also BUILD huge structures. Termite mounds...
Kurt Treftz, Recipient of Entomological Society of America ACE Professional Award
Congratulations to Cascade Pest Control’s co-founder Kurt Treftz, for receiving the ACE Professional Award from the Entomological Society of America (ESA)! This prestigious ACE award...
