It’s one of the most common misconceptions we hear: that Bellingham is too cool and wet for termites. The reality is that Whatcom County does have termites — they’re just different from the aggressive, fast-moving species that make headlines in the South. Our region’s main players are the Pacific dampwood termite, drawn to wet, decaying […]

“Eco-friendly” and “green” are two of the most overused words in pest control, so it’s fair to ask what they actually mean. Here’s the honest answer: real eco-friendly pest control isn’t about a single “natural” spray — it’s an approach that solves pest problems while minimizing impact on people, pets, pollinators, and the environment. In […]

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a smarter, more sustainable way to control pests that focuses on solving the root cause of a problem rather than just spraying whatever shows up. Instead of reaching for chemicals first and asking questions later, IPM starts with inspection and understanding: why are pests here, how are they getting […]

Rodent-proofing isn’t about traps — it’s about making your home a fortress a rat or mouse simply can’t get into. Done right, exclusion is the most permanent form of rodent control there is: seal every gap with the right materials, and the problem stops at the walls instead of becoming a recurring winter battle inside […]

Yes — you absolutely can bring bed bugs home for the holidays, and holiday travel is one of the most common ways they spread. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers: they don’t fly or jump, but they’ll happily climb into luggage, bags, and clothing at a hotel, a rental, or even a relative’s guest room, then […]

If spiders suddenly seem to be everywhere in your Bellingham home this fall — bigger ones in the corners, webs across the porch overnight, the occasional fast-mover darting across the floor — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Fall is peak spider season in the Pacific Northwest for two main reasons: it’s mating […]

For government buildings, industrial plants, warehouses, and institutional facilities across Whatcom County, winter is the season pests apply the most pressure — and the season a reactive approach costs the most. As temperatures drop, rodents and overwintering insects push indoors seeking warmth, and large facilities with loading docks, utility penetrations, and constant door traffic offer […]

For commercial properties across Washington State, seagulls and swallows are more than a nuisance — they’re a source of real damage, health concerns, and liability. Gull droppings corrode roofing and equipment and create slip hazards, while swallow colonies plaster mud nests across building faces, entryways, and signage. The solution is exclusion: physically denying birds access […]

The best way to stop a winter rodent problem in Bellingham is to act in the fall, before rats and mice move in. As the first cold nights arrive, rodents start hunting for a warm, dry place with food and water to overwinter — and your home is a prime target. Sealing entry points before […]

As the year winds down, it’s a good moment to look back at the pests that kept Whatcom County homeowners busy this year and to look ahead at what’s coming. The short version: our region followed its familiar seasonal rhythm, with winter rodents, spring ants, summer stinging insects and mosquitoes, and a fall wave of […]