EcoCare Pest Control: Blog

What is Integrated Pest Management?
When pests such as cockroaches, rats, mosquitoes, ticks, and stinging insects infiltrate our homes and businesses, they pose significant health risks to our communities. Cockroaches, for instance, can transmit 33 different types of bacteria, including salmonella. In...

How to deal with Raccoon Problems and Damage
Large pest cause serious issues here in Portland, OR. Whether it’s a raccoon, squirrel, or other large pest, your safety and your wallet could be affected in substantial ways if wildlife have decided to take up residence in your home. In this post, we'll go over what...
How to identify a bug by stains, spots, trails, and more!
The best way to know if your home is infested with insects or rodents is an inspection from an experienced exterminator. However, there are some warning signs you can be on the lookout for. In today’s post, we’ll talk about the 7 most common pests in the Portland and...

How to get Rid of Pest and Bug Infestation
Updated: 8/11/2022 Pest infestation? You’re probably here wondering how to get rid of those bugs FAST! We know insects and critters can be frightening and gross. EcoCare is Portland’s go-to pest control company — we’ll help you through this one step at a time.Stop...

8 Uncommon Signs You Have a Pest Problem
In some cases, there are obvious signs of a pest problem. For example, if you see a mouse scurrying across the floor or termites crawling all over the wooden beams in your basement, it’s pretty clear there’s an issue that needs to be addressed. But sometimes it isn’t...

The Most Common Pests in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest, with its lush forests and wet climate, is a breeding ground for life of all sorts — including creatures you want nowhere near your home! Whether it’s Spiders, Rodents, or even larger wildlife, Washington and Oregon are filled with pests that can...

Storing Your Prized Possessions: How to Prevent Pest and Wildlife Damage
Everyone has those items that are special or essential to them — the family photograph, the favorite sweater, the chocolate truffles you’ve been saving for a bad day. So it’s understandable you’d want to keep these things protected and pest-free, but maybe don’t know...

Are All Ants the Same?
Ants can be a frustrating nuisance in your home, costing you money, causing damage, or just plain being annoying while you’re trying to eat, watch TV, or get your work done. And while it can be easy to lump all ants under the “annoying” and “pest” category, it’s also...

Tips for Controlling Pests
As a landlord, the last thing you want is trouble renting out your property, or for your phone to ring alerting you of damage to your property. However, if you notice signs of a pest infestation and leave it untreated, it’s probable both of these things will happen....

Kid Safety and Pest Control: What You Need to Know
When you're a kid, bugs are cool! Furry Caterpillars, Banana Slugs, Potato Bugs, Lady Bugs — they love them! As a parent, you might encourage their young bright minds to learn more about insects through bug catchers, books, or other insect educational resources. But...
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