An estimated 7,061,400 people lived in the Evergreen State as of April 2015. The state gained about 93,200 people between 2014 and 2015. The 1.34 percent increase is the largest annual bump since 2008. As a result more mismanaged waste and storage in the same amount of space has lead to most pests being dependent on humans for food and shelter. Dog waste in a backyard attacks rats and mice a very good example of mismanaged waste. Rats cause many of the same problems that mice do, they are larger, the damage can be more extensive. Since their teeth grow throughout their life, rats are prolific chewers and will wear their long teeth down on anything from cardboard to electrical wiring, exposed electrical wires can be a huge fire hazard.
Pest control is Preventing Conflict between insects, Rodents and people As the weather continue to turn colder, we are not the only ones feeling the freeze. Rodents and insects also seek warm places to nest, and our homes are all too appealing. In the Puget Sound area, typical winter pests include carpenter ants, mice, rats and spiders. A pest problem is pretty easy to spot. Mice and rats in particular are not very good at cleaning up their tracks. If an infestation is present there will be signs of mouse droppings, which look like tiny oblong pellets. When a carpenter ant infestation is severe, piles of wood shavings can usually be found beneath wooden items. Carpenter ants burrow into wood to create their nests, and an infestation can also be detected by faint rustling noises inside woodwork or walls. Furthermore, when large winged ants emerge from ceilings, walls and other hidden crevices, an infestation is almost certain.Signs of house spider infestations include the spider and their webs. Signs of bed bugs: • Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed. • Dark spots (about this size: •), which are bed bug excrement and may bleed on the fabric like a marker would. • Eggs and eggshells, which are tiny (about 1mm) and pale yellow skins that nymphs shed as they grow larger. • Live bed bugs. Preventing bed bugs from hitchhiking The greatest risk for encountering bed bugs appears to be while people are traveling. Regardless of the type of accommodations, it is a good precaution to check rooms. Check around the headboard and adjacent areas of the bed. Also inspect luggage stands or other areas where suitcases are typically set down. Be aware of any unexplained bites in the morning; that could be the result of bed bugs. Also watch for fecal spots, which could occur on bed sheets or nearby areas. Inspect luggages when heading home. Bed bugs can be associated with the scavenging of used furniture. Residents and tenants are strongly cautioned against “scavenging” beds and furniture that have been discarded and left by the curb for disposal, or behind places of business. Bed bug infestations are not limited to beds and mattresses, and they can be found on tables, drawers, and even electronics if these items were located in a bedroom or other place that could support an infestation. PEST CONTROL FOR ANTS IN AROUND THE HOME Ants invade homes and other structures in search of food, water, and shelter. Therefore, effective ant control needs to be a combination of extermination methods that involve inspection, sanitation and exclusion, habitat modification, and often some types of insecticides. Ants exterminators Inspections