Every city has seen its fair share of rats but some cities see them more predominately than others. Last year, Portland was ranked through a study as being the 24th rattiest city out of 50 cities within the U.S. With rodent populations continuously increasing over the...
Rodent populations have continued to increase past the city limits in suburban residences for decades. With food and water being rodents' survival staples, they have found neighborhoods outside the city limits to be just as accommodating as the inner city. Why Are...
Is it an opossum or a possum? In the Pacific Northwest, we have Virginia opossums, also known as possums. They arrived in Washington state in the early 1900s when they were considered novelties and pets. Now, they inhabit most urban and suburban environments within...
Some homeowners have never even stepped foot into their attic while others generally use it as another storage space. Whatever the case may be, attics are a great space to maximize in your home and we have some ideas on how you can make the best use of your unused...
Rats are pests that homeowners, renters, landlords, and restaurant owners do not want to deal with. They are a nuisance that can be devastating to business sales and the property's actual structure. Rats breed quickly and carry a variety of diseases that are harmful...
Permits may not be required for raising livestock in Portland, Oregon but there are regulations that have to be followed when it comes to small and large livestock in the city and outside. Which Livestock Is Allowed Within City Limits Bees - On a lot less than 10,000...
Rats are always a problem in big cities. Due to never-ending food sources from restaurants, public trash, and litter along with the unfortunate homeless camps in Portland; rats have a smorgasbord of food options to choose from. A rat’s main objective is to eat which...
Washington State is home to three species of moles. The moles that are most commonly seen causing a problem to your landscape however are the Townsends mole and the Pacific mole. Both of these species can cause serious damage to home landscapes. The Townsend Mole The...
If there are people around then you are sure to find rodents. Rodents benefit from human waste and their places of shelter. Whether it's garbage tossed in a trash can or a shed in the backyard, rodents will find their way into your living spaces if they have reason...