Carpenter ants are a common sight in the Pacific Northwest, but when should you be concerned? While these wood-destroying pests typically nest outdoors, they can eventually move inside if conditions are right. Learn how to identify carpenter ants, understand their nesting habits, and take preventive measures to keep them from turning your home into their next project.
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2024 Supply Drive
We’re thrilled to announce that Good Earth Pest Company is once again partnering with local organizations to support those in need within our communities. With a spirit of compassion and unity, we’re organizing a supply drive to provide essential items for kids who...
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.
Spring Landscaping: Tips to Minimize Rat and Mouse Activity Around Your Home
While sprucing up your outdoor space can enhance curb appeal and create a vibrant atmosphere, it’s essential to be mindful of potential pest problems, particularly when it comes to rats and mice.
Annual 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...
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...
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...
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...
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