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Bed Bugs in Apartments: What Oregon Tenants and Landlords Must Do

Bed bugs in an apartment are never a one-unit job. Here is what tenants and landlords in Salem and the Willamette Valley each need to do, from the first report to the last follow-up.

Commercial Pest Control in Salem: A Manager’s Fall Rodent Checklist

Harvest is over, the rain is here and rodents are looking for a warm loading dock. A zone-by-zone checklist for restaurant, warehouse and office managers in the Salem area.

Pest Control with Pets and Kids: What to Expect and How to Prepare

What a responsible pest control visit looks like when dogs, cats, toddlers, fish tanks or backyard chickens are in the picture, and how to prepare so the plan works.

Is Pest Control in Winter Worth It? Why Oregon Pests Stay Active

Winter does not end pest season in the Willamette Valley, it moves it indoors. Here is what stays active from November to February and what a winter service visit actually does.

Cockroaches in Winter: Why German Roaches Thrive in Apartments

German cockroaches live entirely indoors, so an Oregon winter just packs them into the warmest kitchens in the building. Here is how they spread between units and what a real fix looks like.

Holes in Your Sweaters? Carpet Beetle Damage vs Clothes Moths

Wool comes out of storage in November, and so do the holes. Learn how to tell carpet beetle damage from clothes moth damage, find the larvae and stop both for good.

Bugs in Christmas Tree Branches? What Rides in on Oregon-Grown Trees

Aphids, spiders, adelgids and the occasional mantis egg case ride in on real trees. None of them can live in your house, and a hard shake at the lot handles most of them.

Mouse Droppings in Storage Boxes: What to Check Before You Decorate

The first trip to the attic for the holiday boxes is often the first sign of a rodent problem. Here is how to read the evidence, clean up and store smarter next year.

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths Before Holiday Baking Starts

Indian meal moths turn up in flour, nuts and birdseed right when holiday baking starts. Here is how to find every source, clear the pantry and keep them from coming back.

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