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What Is Integrated Pest Management?

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to pest management that moves along a continuum by assessing all available techniques (biological, cultural, physical, chemical)...

rat in toilet

Seriously, Can Rats Get In Your Toilet?

Yes, dear reader, rats can get in your toilet. But thankfully it isn’t very common. That being said if you have a basement toilet or...

Subterranean termites

Can Termites Return After a Termite Treatment?

Termites: Insidious, persistent, ravenous, destructive. There aren’t many positive adjectives to use when discussing this pernicious household pest. They can strike fear into any homeowner’s...

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How to Choose the Right Pest Control Company

Whenever you hire a pest management professional, you must do some homework. You don’t want to hand over your hard earned cash to just anybody....

bald faced hornets nest

Identifying Stinging Insect Nests

The buzzing, bumbling, building of spring is upon us. As the weather warms and flowers bloom, stinging insects become active as well. And while we...

Rocky Mountain Wood Tick - Cascade Pest Control

Ticks in Washington State

Soaring vistas, crashing waterfalls, verdant orchards, towering mountains, rushing rivers, and trickling streams: the Pacific Northwest calls to the nature lover. But all that outdoor...

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Is Pest Control Seasonal?

While pest control methods can vary with the seasons, pest control vigilance is a year-round endeavor. At different stages and different temperatures, insects and rodents...

Palmetto Bug

Palmetto Bugs vs Cockroaches

You may have heard the term palmetto bug and wondered what in the world that is and if you need to worry about it in...

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Pest Control Guide When Buying a New Home

Selling or purchasing real estate is a big deal. Whether it is your primary residence, rental property, or a business venture, you want to go...

cockroach infestation in kitchen

Cockroaches Are Not DIY Pests

Got cockroaches? Get help from the experts at Cascade Pest Control. We are here to make sure that you don’t have to go it alone...