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Paper Wasps vs. Yellow Jackets vs. Bald-Faced Hornets: What’s the Difference?

Paper Wasps vs. Yellow Jackets vs. Bald-Faced Hornets: What’s the Difference?

As summer warms up here in Oregon, we’re joined by some less-than-welcome neighbors: Paper Wasps, Yellow Jackets, and Bald-Faced Hornets. Though they might seem similar at a glance, each has distinct traits and behaviors that set them apart. For example, Paper Wasps are relatively docile and easier to manage, while Yellow Jackets are notorious for their aggressive nature and tendency to crash our summer barbecues. Bald-Faced Hornets, with their striking black and white coloring, can be easier to identify and are known for their painful stings and formidable nest defenses. Recognizing these differences is crucial not only for safe identification but also for managing potential encounters with these stinging insects.

Tackle Spider Issues Naturally: Safe, Simple and Sustainable Solutions

Tackle Spider Issues Naturally: Safe, Simple and Sustainable Solutions

Spiders, though beneficial in managing other pests, often leave unsightly webs that can quickly take over a home. Fortunately, a combination of simple tools that are readily available can effectively manage spider populations without resorting to chemicals. In this blog, we’ll explore how tools like the Webster Web Mop, adhesive traps, and warm LED light bulbs can work together to keep your home spider-free and your peace of mind intact

Vintage Vibes with Bug-Free Buys: Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs in Secondhand Furniture

Vintage Vibes with Bug-Free Buys: Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs in Secondhand Furniture

Picture your beloved new-to-you Eames lounge chair – not just a piece of furniture, but a slice of history. But what if there’s something lurking beneath the surface? There may be more than pocket change wedged down in those cushions. In this blog, we’re diving into the unsettling reality of bed bugs in the used furniture market! But first, let’s take a look at the bedbug itself and its relationship with us.

Pest Control for Small Businesses in Historic Spaces

Pest Control for Small Businesses in Historic Spaces

You have this beautiful chaotic mess of repurposed, upcycled, retrofitted buildings, possibly alongside a waterfront. Awesome for selfies, awesome for culture, also awesome for rats, cockroaches, ants, mice, and any number of other pests that like to lurk in the many dark corners and travel the aging pipes and sewers of these old buildings

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