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Close-up of carpenter ants on weathered wood, showing the kind of wood excavation Oregon homeowners see in wet seasons
InsectsNovember 11, 2026

Carpenter Ants in Oregon: What Homeowners Need to Know

Oregon's wet weather makes carpenter ants one of the most common pest issues we see. Here's what to watch for, how they damage a home, and what actually keeps them away.

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Large black rat tucked against wooden framing in a dark attic or crawl space in a Portland Oregon home
SeasonalSeptember 2, 2026

Fall Rodent-Proofing: Why September Is the Best Month to Act

By October, mice and rats are already inside. September is the last practical window to seal your home before Portland's fall rodent migration begins. Here's the exclusion checklist we use on every crawl space visit.

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Close-up of a garden orb weaver spider on its web outside a Portland Oregon home in late August
InsectsAugust 25, 2026

Spider Season in Oregon Starts in Late August: Prevention Guide

Portland and the Mt Hood corridor see a dramatic spike in indoor spiders starting in late August as males search for mates. Here's what species to expect, what to ignore, and how to keep hobo spiders out of your home.

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Cluster of small sugar ants on a pale indoor surface in a Portland Oregon home
InsectsAugust 5, 2026

August Ant Season: Why Portland Homes See More Ants This Month

August is the single worst month for indoor ant activity across the Portland Metro area. Sugar ants, carpenter ants, and odorous house ants all peak now. Here's why, and what actually works to stop them.

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Close-up of a yellowjacket perched on weathered wood in a Portland Oregon backyard
InsectsJuly 28, 2026

Yellowjackets in Portland: Why Late Summer Nests Turn Aggressive

By late July, yellowjacket colonies in Portland and the Mt Hood corridor hit peak size and start defending nests aggressively. Here's how to spot the warning signs and when to call for professional stinging insect control.

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Snowy Pacific Northwest neighborhood at dusk with a rodent approaching a home foundation
RodentsJuly 1, 2026

Tepid Winter Drives Rodents Indoors

Milder cold-weather stretches keep mice and rats active longer and push them into homes and businesses earlier. Here's what a tepid winter really means for rodent activity in the Pacific Northwest, and what to do about it.

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