Carpenter Ants are the most common Wood Destroying Organism that we have in Oregon. They are easily recognizable, varrying in size from 1/8″ to 1/2″ and black to red and black in color. Several species of Carpenter Ants live in Oregon each species, if left unattended will cause damage. Carpenter ants do not eat wood like a termite, but will mine wood and other building materials for a nest.
Spiders
Spiders for the most part are beneficial insects, but if you experience bites, dislike their unsightly webs or the spiders themselves, you can take some measures to make your structure less attractive to them. Sometimes removing their webs and keeping vegetation trimmed away from the building may be enough to make a favorable change. Good Earth Pest Company provides spider control measures to all our regular clients.
Termites
Termites in your structure can be a threat to its structural integrity. If you come across what may be evidence of termites it is important that the insects or their damage be properly identified by a knowledgeable pest management professional or home inspector. The species of termite present will determine what corrective measures need to be taken.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs Adult bed bugs are brown to reddish-brown, approximately 3/16-inch long, 1/8-inch wide, broadly oval, and flat. Immature bed bugs (nymphs) are tiny and appear translucent or pale in color. The eggs are pearly white in color and only 1 mm in length, thus they can be very difficult to detect with the naked eye. Inspections for bed bugs include looking for live bugs, shed exoskeletons and characteristic black stains created by fecal droppings. Bed bug bites are essentially painless and often go unnoticed while the bugs are feeding. They hide in cracks and crevices, typically associated with beds and sofas, and can be difficult to detect. Therefore, infestations can grow rapidly and persist indefinitely until proper corrective actions are taken. Reactions to bed bug bites can range from no reaction at all to a very severe allergic reaction and the level of reaction tends to vary depending on the person.
Fleas
Cockroaches
Roaches in your home or place of business can potentially pose a health risk to humans, especially children. They can be brought into your home or business in cardboard boxes, food items or appliances. They like living conditions such as cracks and crevices and will contaminate and destroy stored food products. It is important to maintain food preparation areas in a clean and serviceable condition, this removes possible food sources. Spraying or “bombing” for roaches is very ineffective, it will simply scatter the insects into other areas or adjacent units in apartments. Good Earth Pest Company employs effective methods to deal with roaches that do not involve the application of materials into your living space or place of work. If you suspect you have a roach problem, save a sample of the bug in question and we will come take a look. Proper identification of a insect problem is the first key to dealing with it appropriately and efficiently.
Bees
Wasps, Yellow Jackets and Bees can build nests in or around your Home. To be clear, Good Earth does not provide service for Honey Bees or Bumble Bees, even if they are nesting within a structure. For those beneficial pollinators, it is best to work with a beekeeper to fully remove the nest rather than treating it. We have some great people to refer you too if dealing with Honey Bees or Bumble Bees.
Wasps
We do offer services for Wasps and Yellow Jackets when they build nests near buildings. For those who are allergic to stings, this can be a dangerous situation. Yellow Jacket, Wasp and Hornet nests can be serviced if the entrance to or the nest is accessible. In some cases the insects may even be collected and their venom used for the production of allergy injections, and this may be free of charge. Before you try anything on your own to combat any of these potential dangerous insects contact our office we will be happy to advise you on what would be best for your situation.
Flies
Beetles
Hornets
Yellow Jackets
Boxelder Bugs
Box Elder Bugs Box Elder Bugs are a common nuisance pest that does not cause structural damage but for those who deal with them on a regular basis, they can be quite bothersome. If they choose to use your home to sunbathe in the fall or spring their numbers can be mind-boggling. After spending the warm fall days on your home they may crawl under the siding or into the attic space to spend the winter. Sealing around all exterior cracks and installing proper screens on all vents will help keep them out. Good Earth Pest Company provides service that will decrease the numbers and make life more tolerable for you and your family. Regular maintenance service at your home will continually keep the numbers to a level where you can enjoy your yard in the fall and spring.
Living amongst wildlife is one of the many benefits of residing in Western Oregon. Unfortunately, sometimes these creatures can become pests. They can carry diseases, cause damage, and be dangerous for property, pets, and loved ones. We are happy to help with any wildlife removal or exclusion that you need. Good Earth Pest Company offer services for everything from the smaller wildlife pests, such as moles and gophers, to the larger ones like raccoons, birds, and opossums. We even have experienced technicians certified in bat exclusion, who can safely remove bats from structures while minimizing disruption and without harm.
Moles
Raccoons
Wildlife
Pricing for wildlife control varies depending on the type of animal, the extent of the problem, and the amount of exclusion needed.
Trim all vegetation away from the structure; a minimum of 8-10 inches is preferred. Make sure to keep grass mowed and avoid dense ground-cover within 3 feet of the building. Vegetation and the shelter it provides may allow insects or rodents entry.
Mice
Rodents pose a health risk to you and your family, it is advisable that a infestation be dealt with quickly and effectively. Rodents can easily find their way into a structure, in most cases a crack as small as ¼ inch will allow a mouse entry. Typically mice and rats will move into a building looking for food and shelter. Making sure the building is well sealed is one of the most important components of preventing rodent populations to. Not providing a food source for them such as pet foods, bird feeders, compost piles and fallen fruit are just a few items that may need to be attended to if you are having a rodent problem. Good Earth Pest Company provides rodent surveys pinpointing changes needed to make your home or business less attractive to these pesky little critters. We do not advise using baits as a preferred option when dealing with rodents, as they may die in the most inconvenient locations, rodents may move bait and dead rodents will support other pest infestations such as flies and beetles. Because rodents are a health risk to you and your family it is advisable that a infestation be dealt with quickly and effectively.
Rats
Besides keeping our home free of carpenter ants and rats, the office staff is always super-friendly and helpful when I contact them.