The Pests
Annoying, destructive, and sometimes dangerous.
Wood Destroying Organisms (Pests)
Carpenter AntsMost problems in Washington caused by carpenter ants are due to Camponotus modoc and Camponotus vicinus. These species commonly nest in standing trees (living or dead), in stumps, or in logs and branch off into nearby structures forming satellite colonies/nests.
Anobiidae BeetleIn coastal areas of Washington wood-infesting beetles cause extensive damage to wooden buildings. Damage often is overlooked, as these insects live in portions of the structure where people seldom see them.
Moisture AntsAnts (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)3 are an easily recognized group of social insects. The workers are wingless, all possess elbowed antennae, and all have a petiole (narrow constriction) of one or two segments between the thorax and the abdomen.
Western Subterranean TermitesSince subterranean termites live in and obtain their moisture from the soil, damp wood is not essential for attack. This makes any wood structure a potential site for subterranean termite feeding.
Nuisance Pests
SpidersBlack Widow, Brown Recluse, Hobo Spider, and Giant Spider feed on many types of insects and generally considered beneficial. However, there are times and places when they are not welcome and can be of danger.
Rats & MiceRats and mice in and around our homes, buildings, and workplaces are of a great concern. They are known to chew on, and damage, various materials within these dwellings.
Bees & WaspsThere are several types of bees and wasps that are indigenous to our area. Though they are considered beneficial, they can also be dangerous, and deadly, to humans and our pets.
Odorous House Ants (Sugar Ants)They get their names from the “odor” they put out when crushed. This odor resembles that of rotten coconut.
CockroachesCockroaches have been around for millions of years and will continue to be here for millions more. Their behavioral instincts for adaptability and survival, along with their sheer reproduction ability, make them a formidable pest to eradicate.
FleasDid you know? The Oriental rat flea was the primary vector of the Bubonic Plague? And the United States presently averages about a dozen human plague cases per year? In addition, 1,000 to 3,000 cases are reported worldwide each year.
