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As temperatures creep up and daylight lengthens, Seattle’s waterfront — from the ferry terminals and marinas to the bustling piers and shoreline parks — transitions out of winter dormancy. That transition also signals an uptick in activity for urban rodents. Rats and mice that have survived the cold rely on sheltered harbors, food waste from…

Pioneer Square’s historic brick facades, narrow alleys and dense mix of restaurants, bars, offices and retail make it one of the city’s most characterful — and pest-prone — commercial districts. As March ushers in milder temperatures and more frequent rain, many pests that slowed during winter begin to re-emerge and seek new food, water and…

First Hill’s mix of older apartment buildings, dense multi-family housing, and convenient access to downtown makes it a desirable place to live — and, unfortunately, a place where rodents can thrive. Rats and mice are attracted to the same things residents value: food, shelter, and close proximity to people. Warm basements, aging foundations, shared trash…

Lower Queen Anne’s mix of historic homes, apartment buildings, mature trees and compact yards creates an environment where ants can move in and thrive as soon as temperatures begin to climb. Early spring — when daytime highs start to hold above the chilly lows of winter and soils gradually warm — is the time when…

Montlake, a historic and tree-lined neighborhood in Seattle, is prized for its picturesque older homes, Craftsman bungalows, and waterside properties. Those charming character houses—many with original trim, wooden siding, attic spaces and mature landscaping—also bring maintenance challenges that become especially visible as winter gives way to spring. As temperatures rise and daytime humidity increases, both…

As snow melts and temperatures rise, many View Ridge residents notice an unwelcome change: rodent activity suddenly becomes more visible. What looked like a quiet winter retreat for mice, rats, and other small mammals can turn into a spring-time surge of sightings, chewed wiring, damaged insulation, and droppings in basements, attics, and garages. For homeowners…

As Bitter Lake moves out of the damp chill of winter and into the milder days of spring, homeowners and property managers should turn their attention to a small but persistent threat: ants. The neighborhood’s mix of mature trees, garden beds, and older homes creates plenty of attractive habitat for a variety of ant species,…

As winter loosens its grip, March is a turning point for pest activity—and for Greenwood homeowners it’s one of the most important months to get ahead of problems. Warming days trigger insects and rodents to become active again: ants start foraging, termites and carpenter bees begin mating and swarming, ticks and mosquitoes emerge as temperatures…

As winter gives way to longer days and warmer temperatures, Sammamish homeowners and property managers should prepare for the annual uptick in pest activity. The city’s mild, wet Pacific Northwest climate, dense tree cover, and proximity to Lake Sammamish create ideal conditions for a wide range of insects and rodents to become active each spring….

Ant problems in Issaquah often start small—one or two foragers crossing a countertop or a faint trail along a baseboard—but they can quickly escalate into a full-blown infestation when colonies are allowed to mature. Because the Pacific Northwest’s mild, moist climate and the city’s mix of wooded lots and suburban yards create ideal conditions for…