At Critter Control, we provide full service pest control in Spokane including termites and bed bugs. There are over 700 insect species in Washington; most are harmless. Others, however, can be annoying, invasive, and may damage your property. We create an integrated pest management strategy to eliminate your pest problem and prevent others from occurring.
You will always know what part of pest control process we are in. The integraged pest management strategy includes constant communication until the job is done. Call today to schedule an inspection.
Western Yellow Jackets in Spokane
Yellow jackets are in the wasp family. Their yellow and black bodies make them easy to identify. If you see a yellow jacket, avoid contact if possible. They will deliver multiple painful stings if threatened. Females, especially, are the most aggressive. Yellow jackets go where they can prey on insects and larvae, and anywhere they can access human foods.
They build paper nests on homes, sheds, garages, and other structures. Some may build nests underground. Professionals control hives by applying the correct lures and traps with chemicals designed to eliminate the pests at the right time of day when they are least active.
Odorous House Ants in Spokane
Odorous house ants are hard to eliminate because they build nests in multiple locations, usually moist and warm. Also, they typically live in colonies of thousands of ants. If you cannot find all their nests, the problem will persist. If not controlled, ants will contaminate foods they can access.
Bed Bugs in Spokane
Bed bugs live in mattresses and feed on blood. While sleeping, they are active, causing painful bites on your skin. You may have bed bugs if you notice small, itchy welts upon waking. Before applying chemical treatments, please seek professional advice to confirm it is bed bugs, not mites, lice, or fleas.
Female bed bugs can lay up to 400 eggs in their life cycle, making them difficult to control. Experts use integrated pest management techniques to eliminate bed bugs and prevent future infestations effectively.
Spiders in Spokane
Spokane has many spider species, about 950 according to some reports. Common spiders in your home include cellar, house, hobo, jumping, woodlouse, mouse, spitting, and wolf spiders. You may also see venomous black widow spiders or nonvenomous false black widows.
Different spider species require different removal and exclusion methods, which makes hiring a professional beneficial. For example, they know where to find and seal the small cracks through which spiders enter your home.
Flies and Mosquitos in Spokane
Aside from carrying diseases that affect human health, flies and mosquitos leave you with a bite that stings and itches for days. The best way to get rid of these flying insects is to create an environment they do not want to inhabit. Remove stagnant water from things like birdbaths, animal troughs, or old tires in your yard. Also, properly store garbage and remove piles of manure that attract flies.
It’s crucial to seek advice from a pest control expert to determine the size of your mosquito or fly infestation before trying to control it.
Japanese Beetles in Spokane
While Japanese beetles don’t bite humans or spread diseases, they destroy plants, crops, and trees essential to the ecosystem for pollination and food. Residents of Spokane can help control this species by learning how to identify them and when to call a professional for removal.
Commercial chemical products that a licensed expert applies will control the Japanese beetle population. Ingredients like Acelepryn G and Acelepryn are toxins combined with clay or other binders. They are not known to harm humans, but it is best to avoid applying them near pets, livestock, and water runoffs that lead to ponds or wells.
Hiring a Full Service Pest Control Professional in Spokane
Do-it-yourself sprays and applications can be expensive, costing you hundreds of dollars without resolution. Even skilled DIYers find that hiring a professional for pest control in Spokane, Washington, saves them time and money in the long run. Store-bought solutions are temporary but great for quick, minor pest issues. Professionals have integrated pest management solutions that last.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
When a pest control professional uses multiple techniques to reduce or eliminate insect or bug problems, they use integrated pest management strategies. One reason for using IPM includes safety for you, your family, and the environment. Another is to prevent future pest problems.
Effective IPM techniques may include modifying habitats, growing healthy crops, caulking cracks and holes in a home or building, and using natural predators. Additionally, they may recommend traps, soil sterilization, bait stations, and barriers. Pesticides are typically a last resort and always as part of a multi-layered strategy.
Hiring a professional also provides the following benefits:
- Inspections to locate colonies, nests, and eggs.
- EPA-approved and eco-friendly solutions.
- Custom integrated pest management plans.
- Indoor and outdoor treatment services.
- Multiple pest control techniques and equipment.
- Excellent customer service in all seasons.
- Technicians are licensed and insured.
Critter Control offers inspection, identification of the problem, IPM plan, treatment, and monitoring of the progress of the IPM. If you think you may have a problem with insects, bugs, rodents, or any other wildlife, contact Critter Control today.
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Brandon was out to please and make out lives easier with out bat situation. Above and beyond of the call of duty and got the job done. Thank you!
BAT POOP CLEAN-UP AND PREVENTION! Bat guano removed from gables. No bats found in attic, so put new screens on all gable vents, as one screen was close to breaking and then bats may have gotten in! Great work in
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Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.
Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.
Because
bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
On recommendations from a nearby pest control company, I called Critter Control for suspicious
bat droppings.
Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.
She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!
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We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.
He found evidence of a mice infestation, provided a referral and they are helping us as well. Great service, very informative, very professional! We are very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone who has any issues with any critters!
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