Have you heard the BUZZ?
Mediterranean Seed Bugs: What are they and why are they on my house?
The Mediterranean seed bug is a small true bug of the family Rhyparochromidae. They’re small, 7-8mm long, and tan with black markings. Think small, black and tan, Box elder bug. They aren’t considered an agricultural pest per se because their food mostly consists of fallen seed that they glean from the ground, but they are certainly agriculturally adjacent.
2023 Supply Drive
We are happy to announce that Good Earth Pest Company is partnering with local organizations to support those in need within our communities. With the spirit of compassion, we are organizing a supply drive to provide essential items to kids who could benefit from some...
Protect Your Summer Garden From Gophers
I wish I had been more proactive and done it before they did so much damage but what’s done is done. If you ever find yourself in a similar battle with Gophers, I’d advise going this route: Before you start buying and dealing with messy traps, or running up your water bill, give us a call and we can get one of our wildlife specialists on the case.
Red Clover Mites: Tiny Intruders or Harmless Visitors?
Clover mites may be tiny, red, and a bit startling when they invade your home, but fear not – they are harmless visitors. These little arachnids seek shelter from the elements and accidentally find themselves exploring the comforts of your abode. Remember, they won’t bite, sting, or cause any damage to your home!
Getting the most out of your professional pest control service.
As a Pest Control Technician with Good Earth, my job is to perform the most thorough and comprehensive pest service that I can in any given situation while being safe and responsible with the products that I use. In the warmer parts of the year, when the flowers are blooming and the gardens are being planted, that balance becomes harder and harder.
It’s a TRAP!
When using pheromone traps, it’s important to place them in the right location. Traps should be placed in areas where wasps and yellow jackets are likely to be found, such as near garbage cans and fruit trees. Avoid placing them in areas actively occupied by people, because due to the pheromone they will attract the wasps to them. Instead place them on the periphery to draw the wasps away. They should also be placed early in the spring before the queens have had a chance to establish their nests.
Early risers: Why am I seeing big ants inside?
Unlike the termite, carpenter ants don’t actually eat the wood in which they lives. They simply mine it out to create caverns for storing food and raising their young. Carpenter ants are active throughout the spring and summer, and then they go dormant when temperatures drop in the fall.
Top 5 Pollinators – Bee Edition!
In my last post I went on at length about European honeybees and their importance in agriculture and pollination. I hold to that stance but ever since that story posted I’ve been barraged with messages, scathing criticisms, even a few death threats. They all had the...
To Bee…or not to Bee?
With the turn of the year, we find ourselves on the tail end of winter here in Oregon. That doesn't mean it’s going to get nice out, we still have months of rain ahead of us. However, it does mean that were going to start getting some warmer days occasionally. String...
How to Catch a Rat
Welcome! You’re here for probably one of two reasons: You have a rat inside your home, you’ve decided to tackle the problem yourself and are looking for a few tips from the professionals, or You know me personally and that I will eventually ask you “have you read my...
Tis the Season of Rodents
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not a rat…not a mouse. As we enter the holiday season, the insect division here at Good Earth Pest Company lets out a collective sigh of relief. The cold temperatures of the...
Let’s Talk Carpet Beetles
So…you find Carpet Beetles inside your home, what do you do now? Luckily, you have made it this far into my article and have earned yourself some helpful hints:
First and foremost, try to find the source. Finding the source can be difficult to do with small infestations but start with the rooms with the highest activity. Even though the adults may only show up at the windows, do not limit your search to that immediate area. Inspect areas in those rooms that are away from the windows such as inside cupboards, pantries, around light fixtures, exhaust fans, behind furniture or appliances, heat registers, and any crevice that dander or animal hair can collect.
How to handle Box Elder Bugs and Stink Bugs
We have built them a prefabricated, heated, dry, winter chalet that they cannot resist. The insects work their way into the cracks and crevices of the home, getting into the tracks of windows and under doors, entertaining the resident housecat and annoying the…
Nutria, Chickens, Opossums, and the Northern Giant Hornet…We’re Talking Invasive Species!
Some are more harmful than others and some seem like they’ve been here forever, but they all have one thing in common: they didn’t choose to come here. Through either ignorance or greed, they were brought by people and then released into the wild where conditions were adequate to thrive. Let’s explore some of the biggest “winners” of the invasive species game.
5 Travel Tips for Avoiding Bedbugs
It’s 97 degrees outside today in Corvallis Oregon. With the Covid threat, many of us have been cooped up and isolated for the last two years, slowly going mad and pining for the carefree days of yore. Days full of hugs and handshakes, pickup basketball games, and...
Neighborhood Watch: Protecting Our State from Invasive Species
Native to Asia, EAB was first identified in the US in 2002. It has since spread to 36 states and in June was found in Forest Grove, Oregon. Less than ½ inch long and metallic green, the adult EAB lays its eggs under the bark of the ash tree where the larvae go to work, feeding on the cambium area of the tree, damaging the xylem, and cutting off nutrients from getting to the canopy of the tree. This causes the canopy to start dying (crown dieback) in the top third of the tree. The tree will eventually succumb to starvation in 3-5 years.
Wasps…what are they good for?
Mad at me you fly/ You think I threaten your home/ I was just mowing I wrote that Haiku. It’s bad. But you know what isn’t all bad? Wasps. When it comes to public relations wasps have really gotten the short end of the stick. While bumble bees and...
Top 6 Favorite Spiders in the Willamette Valley
From ancient mythology to modern pop culture. From horror films to Halloween décor. Few things can creep people out as much as the spider. Arachnophobia usually comes up on any google search top ten lists of most common phobias including #1 on Betterhelp.com. They say...
Velvety Tree Ants – They’re anything but soft
Here in the pacific northwest, we’re no stranger to ants. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say “They built my house on an anthill” I’d have, well, like 50 bucks. That’s enough for Burgerville for me and bae, including marionberry shakes and some Walla...
Sugar Ants: Oregon’s #1 Pest!
Sugar ant, grease ant, vinegar ant, people have all sorts of names for little black ants. They invade your kitchens and infiltrate your bathrooms. They even infest your pantries! Every region has its problem with ants but if you are in Oregon and have ants in your...
COVID-19: Gift Card Giveaway
Our local communities are being impacted greatly by this Coronavirus pandemic and at Good Earth, we decided to try and help. Many businesses are being asked to close their doors and thousands are losing their jobs locally. This is our plan to help ease the burden on...
Sponsoring Youth Teams
Every year, we sponsor multiple youth teams in the communities…
Good Earth Dream Program
Dreams, we all have them. In our youth, they are easy to define, and everything seems attainable. People around you, along with most of the world, tell you to “reach for the stars” or “follow your dreams.” As we get older, this encouragement slows down and the voices...
GE Holiday Adoption
Traditions are important. They allow us to come together, create memories, and give us a chance for reflection or pause. We have a few annual traditions at Good Earth, but one holds a special place in our hearts. Every year, we shop as a team for 30 underprivileged...
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