Moles
Moles: There are several species of moles in the Pacific Northwest but all have very similar habits. Although commonly mistaken for a rodent, moles actually belong to the insectivora class
Archives: Pests
Birds
Birds: In Oregon we have both protected and unprotected bird species. Once a bird enters your attic space, chimney, solar panels or soffits, they leave quite the mess. Examples of
Wildlife
Wildlife: Portland and surrounding areas are abundant with both daytime and night time wildlife. As urban farming and secondary food sources increase, so does the population. Examples of species we
Bats
Bats: The most common bat people might encounter is the Little Brown Myotis. A bat known to nest in attics and small gaps in buildings during summer months. Furthermore, weighing
Boxelder Bugs
Boxelder Bugs: Native to the western United States, boxelder bugs have become increasingly prevalent over the years. They get their name from commonly infesting boxelder trees. Characteristics of a boxelder
Rodents
Rodents: Oregon, and the Greater Portland Metropolitan area specifically, has a large rodent issue on our hands. Portland ranked in the top 30 worst cities in the nation for rodent
Spiders
Spiders: They are creepy, crawly, and it can be unsettling to see spiders running across the floors, walls, and ceilings. Or walking out your front door to walk straight into
Cockroaches
Cockroaches: This is one particular pest that most have zero tolerance for and we completely get why. They move fast, can be a major sanitation issue, and can spread rapidly.
Wasps and Hornets
Wasps and Hornets: They buzz around, can cause some people to do a crazy dance or suddenly have ninja moves when flying around them, and when threatened they can sting
Ants
Ants: In the Pacific Northwest, many ant species thrive due to our higher humidity. Some common examples are the: -Odorous House Ant -Pavement Ant -Moisture Ant -Velvety Tree Ant -Carpenter