Did you know that bed bugs are notorious for thriving in urban areas, and Portland’s apartments, hotels, and even family homes aren’t immune? With summer travel season in full swing, people are bringing home more than just souvenirs and sand in their luggage. These pesky hitchhikers hide in suitcases, second-hand furniture, and even brand-new mattresses. […]
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It’s a warm spring morning in Oregon, and as you sip your first cup of coffee, you spot an unwelcome sight along your baseboard – a line of ants steadily marching across the floor. Sound familiar? If you’re a homeowner in areas like Salem, Portland, Vancouver, or Canby, ants can be a recurring headache, especially
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If you’ve ever walked through the wooded paths around Lake Oswego or taken a stroll through your backyard in Salem during early fall, there’s a good chance you’ve come face-to-face with the masterpiece of nature that is a spider web. These intricate creations are not only mesmerizing, but they also play a crucial role in
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While most people know termites as destructive pests that wreak havoc on homes, very few of us consider their potential impact on human health. At Natura Pest Control, we often get asked a surprising question by homeowners across Oregon and Washington: can termites make you sick? The answer, as it turns out, is a bit
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If you’ve noticed little black specks around your home and are wondering what in the world they could be, it’s time to start playing detective. Proper bug droppings identification could be the difference between a pest problem that is eliminated quickly, and one that drags on forever with no resolution in sight. While it might
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If you’re a homeowner in Oregon, you know that spring and summer bring all kinds of creatures out of hiding. While most are harmless, some can stir up real concern. One of the most common questions we get here at Natura Pest control is, “are there black widows in Oregon, and if so, what can
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Here in Oregon and Washington, from Portland to Salem to Vancouver, we know all too well that spiders tend to show up in unexpected places come late summer and early fall. And they’re certainly not welcome visitors, either. Among these familiar eight-legged visitors are hobo spiders, which are often misunderstood and feared. But are hobo
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We’ve all heard the nursery rhyme, “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” perhaps so much so that we know its tune and words by heart. But chances are, if you live in Oregon or Washington, you know that our spiders aren’t always so itsy bitsy, nor are they fun to have around. While spiders offer a number of
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It’s a crisp, rainy evening in the Pacific Northwest, and you’re cuddled up with a hot cup of coffee in your cozy Oregon or Washington home. Sounds perfect, right? But then… what’s that? The sound of tiny feet scurrying across your floor. Before long, you’re Googling late-night pest control tips and trying to figure out
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Dealing with any kind of rash is no fun, but do you know what’s even worse? Not knowing what’s causing it or how it got there in the first place. If you’ve woken up covered in painful, itchy bumps, you might be wondering, “what’s the difference between bed bug bites vs. shingles? Understanding the differences
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