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Natural Pest Control in Portland - Pest Patrol PDX
Pest control is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home environment. However, using harsh chemicals to control pests can have negative impacts on the environment, pets, and even humans. Fortunately, there are all-natural pest control options that are effective in controlling pests without harming the environment. One of the most effective all-natural
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Crawlspace Restoration in Portland - Pest Patrol PDX
As a Portlander, if you own a home with a crawlspace, you know how important it is to keep it dry and protected. We get so much rain here that it's extremely important to keep your crawlspace in good working order. One crucial component of crawlspace maintenance is the vapor barrier, which is a plastic
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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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Why we use Nature-Cide Products - Pest Patrol PDX
The entire goal of pesticides is to repel or kill a target pest in order that it might not cause harm to the humans, plants, or animals needing to be protected. Pesticides are used for all sorts of thing: Agriculture, roof maintenance, pest control, lawn care, structural protection against termites, protection against rodents, and the
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How to keep rats out of your crawlspace - Pest Patrol PDX
Termites might be able to do more structural damage than rodents, but nothing can match the sheer volume of damage caused by rodents all across the world. Here are some helpful ways to ensure that you keep rats out of your crawlspace for good. Doing regular inspections is a great first step in multiple home maintenance
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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 inspect your gutters - Pest Patrol PDX
We see gutters all the time that are in terrible shape. These entry points provide access into the attic for rats, squirrels, and other wildlife. Find out below how to keep your gutters in tip-top shape to protect the largest single investment you'll ever make, your home. What causes gutters to fail Clogged downspouts are
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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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How to inspect your attic for rodents - Pest Patrol PDX
Winter is upon us and it's time to inspect your attic. Maybe you're planning on selling your home this Spring. Maybe you just got done cleaning your gutters and noticed some rotten facia board which has been providing entry points into the attic. Maybe an attic inspect is a normal thing for you and you
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How To Inspect a Crawlspace For Rodents
If you are thinking about selling your home then keep in mind that the inspector will always inspect the crawlspace and the attic and will call out any rodent activity that they find. It is best to find this beforehand and make sure that everything is dealt with prior to listing the home, if possible.
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How to remove squirrels from your attic - Pest Patrol PDX
Squirrels are cute and furry, but they can cause a lot of damage in crawlspaces or attics if they invade to build their nests. Not to mention some squirrels are considered endangered or protected species so you have to be very careful how you deal with them. With that said, if you have determined that
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How To Set A Rat Trap - Pest Patrol PDX
Rodent trapping has been going on for millennia using everything from the simplest “stick-holding-up-rock” traps, to the most advanced electronic zappers on the market today, and everything in between. If you are experiencing rat activity and need some guidance for how to trap them, this should help point you in the right direction for how
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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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Is your crawlspace winter-ready? - Pest Patrol PDX
Do you have drafty floors during the winter? Have you experienced having a pipe break in your crawlspace due to cold weather? Do you want to avoid potential mold and mildew growth under your house? Install foam blocks to cover vents It’s fall time here in Oregon which means weather starts to become wet and
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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
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How to find rodent entry points - Pest Patrol PDX
Do you have a rat problem? How about mice? Are they in your crawlspace? How about your attic? Have you found droppings? Are you hearing noises in the walls? Whatever the case, rodent infestations are never fun, and can often be a serious hassle. Inspection: The first step in dealing with rodents is performing a