Can your mice give you hantavirus? The answer depends on the type of mouse and where you found it. Learn how hantavirus spreads, who is at risk, and how to protect yourself while cleaning up rodent activity.
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What Are the Most Common Pests in Wineries?
Fruit flies, yellowjackets, rodents, and ants are just a few of the pests that can challenge Oregon wineries. Learn how Integrated Pest Management keeps tasting rooms, production areas, and guests protected.
Why Is There an Opossum in My Yard? A Look at One of Oregon’s Most Misunderstood Urban Neighbors
Opossums are a common sight in Oregon neighborhoods, but are they a problem? Learn why they’re attracted to urban areas, when they become pests, and what you can do to keep them out.
What Should I Expect from a Bed Bug Service?
Think you might have bed bugs? Here’s what to expect from a professional bed bug service—from inspection and prep to treatment and follow-up—so you can tackle the problem with confidence.
Why Am I Seeing Tiny Flies Around My Windows? (Fungus Gnats Explained)
Tiny flies hovering around your windows or houseplants are usually fungus gnats. Here’s how to identify them, find the source, and actually solve the problem.
Tap Houses and Tasting Rooms: Fruit fly Control in Commercial Fermentation Facilities
Fruit flies thrive in fermentation environments. Here’s how breweries and wineries can manage them using bioactive cleaners, foam treatments, and true IPM strategies.
Pseudoscorpions: The Tiny Hitchhikers That Sometimes Ride in on Your Christmas Tree
Live Christmas trees can occasionally bring harmless outdoor hitchhikers indoors. Learn what pseudoscorpions are, how they end up on Christmas trees, and why they’re nothing to worry about.
What’s Biting Me?
Unexplained bites can be frustrating. This guide explains the most common biting pests—fleas, bed bugs, mites, mosquitoes—and how to monitor, collect evidence, and work with a pest professional to identify the source accurately.
Fall Pest Control Tips: Preparing Your Property Before the Rain Arrives
Fall maintenance like leaf removal, gutter cleaning, and trimming vegetation helps prevent moisture issues and keeps pests outside. These steps also allow for superior foundation treatments during your pest control service.