Here is a list of common pests you may encounter here in Wenatchee…
Ants:
Black Ant –
A common black ant will typically be found living in a colony, rotting wood, or other infested areas near the foundation of your home.
Sugar Ant-
Sugar ants like to reside in warm dark places. You will tend to find them in your kitchen/bathroom areas. These pose some concern because of they’re knack to make nests inside of food.
Carpenter Ant –
Carpenter ants are aggressive wood eaters. They can cause significant damage to your home. If you spot a Carpenter ant problem we recommend getting ahold of us so we can treat your Carpenter ant problem. See Here
Spiders:
Wolf Spider –
Wolf spiders vary in size. The smallest may measure only 3mm in body length, while most are larger, reaching up to 30 mm. Many live in areas in the ground, and most are nocturnal.
Hobo Spider-
Hobo Spiders tend to be more aggressive and one of the larger spiders you’ll find in the valley reaching 2 inches in length. Eliminate their food source so you make sure that you don’t have other insects in your home that they are going to be preying on.
Black Widow-
Black Widows can be dangerous because of the venom they contain. They prefer to live in a dark damp habitat. They are easily recognizable because of the red dot on the back of the abdomen.
Others:
Bed Bugs-
Bed bugs are small-brownish insects that feed on human blood. They most active at night when people are sleeping. If you find a Bed Bug we strongly recommend getting treatment done ASAP because of the rate at which they can reproduce. Learn about our BED BUG SERVICE
Millipedes-
Millipedes are similar to centipedes, but have two pairs of legs per body segment. Millipedes are usually restricted to moist places where they feed on organic matter. Although harmless, millipedes become a nuisance when they invade homes in large numbers.
