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Crawlspace Restoration in Portland

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…

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What Are the 3 Most Common Types of Ants in Portland, OR?

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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Why we use Nature-Cide Products

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…

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How to keep rats out of your crawlspace

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…

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How to clean up rodent droppings safely

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…

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How to inspect your gutters

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…

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How to get rid of ants in your kitchen

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…

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How to inspect your attic for rodents

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…

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How To Inspect a Crawlspace For Rodents

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. …

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How to remove squirrels from your attic

Squirrels are cute and furry, but they can cause a lot of damage in crawlspaces or attics if they invade to build their nests. Not to mention some squirrels are considered endangered or protected species so you have to be very careful how you deal with them. With that said, if you have determined that…

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Joseph S.

Responsive, professional, and transparent pricing. Tech did a great job explaining where the mice were getting in and what the mitigation would be. Would use again!

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Namita D.

Gabe, Katie and team were great! They were very helpful and super quick responsive and efficient. I also love to support small local business- and this company went the extra mile and were SUPER responsive !

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D.A Wiley

These guys are the best and I would highly recommend them! Easy to schedule and reschedule with, plus such a delight and professionalism with them. I don’t review companies very often unless I think they are wonderful, and these guys fit that bill. Thank you Gabe and Adam

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Stephanie B.

They were extremely responsive, explained everything and overall great service.

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Dennis M.

Sam did a very good job of getting rid of my ant problem. He knew what to look for and found where they were coming into the house. I would highly recommend Pest Patrol.

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Brian S.

Gabe was professional and informative. We would recommend his services to others.

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Darcy M.

Very thorough. Listened carefully to our needs and serviced all areas. Also very happy they came at all in weather conditions no one else was venturing out in!

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AJ F.

Gabe is amazing. We highly recommend his work. We are really thankful for the quick turnaround, attention to detail, and great support that Gabe provided through the whole process

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Jim S.

I hired Pestpatrol to take care of an ant problem inside my home. Gabe was professional, patient and very thorough when he diagnosed the problem. He communicated what the solution was, discussed safety of the recommended products and performed the work efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend pestpatrol.

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Chris T.

My shop has had an infestation of rats for over 9 years! I tried traps and occasionally caught a rat but always they came back. On their first visit we discovered two entry points for the rats and plugged them up. After a few rats caught, my shop has returned to normalcy. Thank you Pest Patrol.

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