How to Get Rid of Silverfish
What are Silverfish? Silverfish is the name given to a shiny silver insect with metallic scales. The oval-shaped, flat critters run fast giving the illusion...
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...
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...
Do Roly Poly (Pill) Bugs Bite?
As children, many of us knew the joy of rolling over a rotten log or long-standing rock and discovering the fascinating creatures living beneath. But...
Odorous House Ants – What You Need to Know
Odorous House Ants (aka tapinoma sessile) are very common household pests. These small ants are attracted to human food, particularly sweet food, which has earned...
Velvety Tree Ants – What You Need to Know
Washington state is home to a number of types of ants, but that is no surprise as these common insects are found the world over...
Ponerine Ants – What You Need to Know
Adult Female Ponerine Ant of the of the Genus Neoponera Ants are one of the most common insects found all around the world. New species...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Different Mouse Infestation Confusion in Seattle/Puget Sound
There is definitely some confusion surrounding mouse infestations within the general public in and around the greater Seattle/Puget Sound region. While our region’s urban and...
