Home Owner Advice
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How Much Does Attic Insulation Replacement Cost? - Pest Patrol
If you're a homeowner in Portland considering insulation removal, it's important to understand the costs involved. Whether you're dealing with outdated insulation, contamination from pests, or simply upgrading your home's energy efficiency, knowing the expenses can help you budget effectively. At Pest Patrol, we specialize in insulation removal and installation, ensuring your attic is clean,
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Squirrel Removal in Portland
If you live in Portland then you know how many squirrels there are around here. And if you're reading this article then they probably have made their way into your attic space. I am sorry. I of all people know how much of a pain it is to get squirrels out of attic spaces
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What Are the 3 Most Common Types of Ants in Portland, OR? - Pest Patrol PDX
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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How to clean up rodent droppings safely - Pest Patrol PDX
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 get rid of ants in your kitchen - Pest Patrol PDX
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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3 Reasons why rats aren’t going for your traps - Pest Patrol PDX
Hello homeowner, are you trying to trap some rats? At first were you having some measure of success but now it seems like the rats aren’t interested? Maybe you have a chicken coop out back and have been desperately trying to get your rodent issue under control but they never seem to go for the
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How to trap Norway rats - Pest Patrol PDX
About Norway rats The Norway Rat (Rattus Norvegicus) is a hardy, adaptable, aggressive, and sly mammal. It has been in America for over 250 years and is well known for it’s large size, along with it’s burrowing habits. Norway rats will often create burrows around sidewalks, home foundations, patio slabs, or any other protected area.
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How to control ants in your kitchen - Pest Patrol PDX
Do you hate that feeling when you wake up for your morning cup of coffee only to discover that ants have invaded your kitchen and are marching across your countertops? Did you leave a crumb of food on the floor? Did you leave a drop of sugar somewhere? Now you have unwanted guests ruining your
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Why a broken vent screen could cost you $10,000 - Pest Patrol PDX
It’s Fall time here in Portland and this is the time of year when rodents start seeking shelter inside of homes and other structures where they might have previously nested inside in bushes and trees during the Spring and Summer. Here are the top 3 reasons to keep your crawlspace vents SEALED, why it’s so
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4 Ways to keep your home pest free this Fall - Pest Patrol PDX
1). Clean and inspect gutters This is especially important during fall when all of the leaves and heavy debris fall from trees surrounding your home. If you live in a place with few trees this might be something that you can get away with doing less frequently, but its always good to get up on