Pest control is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home environment. However, using harsh chemicals to control pests can have negative impacts on the environment, pets, and even humans. Fortunately, there are all-natural pest control options that are effective in controlling pests without harming the environment. One of the most effective all-natural …
As a Portlander, if you own a home with a crawlspace, you know how important it is to keep it dry and protected. We get so much rain here that it’s extremely important to keep your crawlspace in good working order. One crucial component of crawlspace maintenance is the vapor barrier, which is a plastic …
It’s not just us residents of Oregon who enjoy a temperate climate year round – hosts of insects, including ants, thrive in these conditions. The naturally moist environment of the Portland area is especially kind to pests like ants that can thrive both in our local forests but also, unfortunately, in our homes. Ants are …
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The entire goal of pesticides is to repel or kill a target pest in order that it might not cause harm to the humans, plants, or animals needing to be protected. Pesticides are used for all sorts of thing: Agriculture, roof maintenance, pest control, lawn care, structural protection against termites, protection against rodents, and the …
Termites might be able to do more structural damage than rodents, but nothing can match the sheer volume of damage caused by rodents all across the world. Here are some helpful ways to ensure that you keep rats out of your crawlspace for good. Doing regular inspections is a great first step in multiple home maintenance …
Did you recently discover a rodent infestation in your home? Maybe you found a mouse nest in a random spot in your garage or saw a rat scurry across your kitchen floor? Whatever the case, rodents can make a big mess. Cleaning up rodent droppings can be a fairly simple process, but it in important …
We see gutters all the time that are in terrible shape. These entry points provide access into the attic for rats, squirrels, and other wildlife. Find out below how to keep your gutters in tip-top shape to protect the largest single investment you’ll ever make, your home. What causes gutters to fail Clogged downspouts are …
If you haven’t experienced ants invading your kitchen then you’re either lying, or you don’t own a kitchen. We all hate that morning occurrence when you forgot to clean up the random piece of food on your counter and all of the sudden you have a trail of ants swarming all over it. So what …
Winter is upon us and it’s time to inspect your attic. Maybe you’re planning on selling your home this Spring. Maybe you just got done cleaning your gutters and noticed some rotten facia board which has been providing entry points into the attic. Maybe an attic inspect is a normal thing for you and you …
If you are thinking about selling your home then keep in mind that the inspector will always inspect the crawlspace and the attic and will call out any rodent activity that they find. It is best to find this beforehand and make sure that everything is dealt with prior to listing the home, if possible. …