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As the rainy season arrives in South Park, so too does a familiar and unwelcome surge in rodent activity. Heavy rains and flooding drive mice, rats and other rodents out of saturated burrows and sewer systems in search of dry shelter, food and higher ground — often bringing them into close contact with homes, businesses…

As winter loosens its grip and the first hints of spring arrive, March marks a pivotal month for commercial ant control in Interbay. Located within the temperate, maritime climate of the Puget Sound region, Interbay’s mild, wet winters can allow ant colonies to remain active year-round, but the warming temperatures and lengthening daylight of March…

Madison Park is known for its historic homes, mature trees and established landscaping—qualities that give the neighborhood charm but also create conditions that attract and harbor pests. Older houses often have wood framing, aging foundations, original windows and trim, and a patchwork of repairs that can leave hidden gaps, moisture problems and entry points for…

As the weather begins to warm and Laurelhurst’s trees and gardens wake up, early spring is an important time for homeowners and renters to turn their attention to rodent control. After a long winter, mice, rats, and other small mammals become more active: breeding cycles ramp up, hidden nests are expanded, and foraging increases. Neighborhood…

Seward Park sits at the southern tip of a peninsula on Lake Washington, surrounded by mature forest, shoreline, and yards that blend into natural habitat. That beautiful interface between human homes and wild green space makes the neighborhood especially attractive to ants. As temperatures warm in spring and early summer—the region’s peak ant season—colonies that…

Rainier Valley Crawl Space Rodent Solutions addresses a common but often overlooked problem for homeowners and property managers in Seattle’s Rainier Valley: rodents taking up residence under the house. Crawl spaces are attractive to mice, Norway rats, and occasional other small wildlife because they offer shelter, hidden access to food and warmth, and connections to…

As winter gives way to spring, Phinney Ridge homeowners and businesses should be thinking about one of the season’s less welcome arrivals: an uptick in pest activity. March is a transitional month in Seattle’s northwest climate — warming temperatures, lingering soil moisture, and the first stirrings of wildlife after winter dormancy create ideal conditions for…

Ravenna homeowners know that the first warm days of spring can bring more than crocuses and longer evenings — they also herald the start of ant season. If you’ve ever found a dusty trail of workers marching across your kitchen counter or tiny winged ants near a window, you’ve seen the opening moves of a…

Living in the Mount Baker region means enjoying spectacular mountain scenery and a temperate, wet climate—but it also means being on constant alert for wildlife seeking shelter. Attics are especially attractive to rodents and small mammals because they provide dry, sheltered spaces close to human food and warmth. A Mount Baker Attic Rodent Prevention Guide…

As March nudges the University District from winter toward spring, property managers face a familiar annual challenge: pests that take advantage of warming temperatures and high tenant turnover. Student housing and mixed-use buildings near campus have a unique mix of risk factors — frequent move-ins and move-outs, communal kitchens and laundry rooms, late-night food and…