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Cockroaches are among the most unpleasant pests to have in your home. They are large, fast, and dirty. They can also glide through the air—a frightening experience for most people.In this quick guide, we’ll explain why cockroaches are a problem for Tukwila homeowners, and we’ll help you get started with some easy-to-follow prevention tips.

At Alta Pest Control, we’re dedicated to keeping your yard and home free from fleas with our expert flea control services. Our guide offers comprehensive advice on identifying flea infestations, the benefits of professional flea control, and why Alta Pest Control is your best choice for flea eradication. Using eco-friendly pesticides that are safe for both children and pets, we target all stages of fleas, ensuring immediate and lasting relief. Learn the signs of infestation, the benefits of our services, and get answers to frequently asked questions about maintaining a flea-free environment.

At Alta Pest Control, we understand the challenges of dealing with rats in your home. Our comprehensive guide provides expert insights, proven methods, and speedy solutions to help you get rid of rats quickly and effectively. Learn to identify signs of a rat infestation, and explore our meticulous approach to rat removal, which includes thorough inspections, strategic baiting and trapping, exclusion techniques, and sanitation recommendations. Discover why swift action is crucial, as rats carry diseases that pose health risks to your family and pets. From disease prevention to property preservation, our commitment to quick and efficient rat removal is rooted in ensuring a healthy and secure living space. Don’t let rats take over—act fast with Alta Pest Control, your trusted ally in fast and effective rat removal.

Are you unsure how to eliminate cockroaches from your home? Don’t worry, you are not the only one. Cockroaches can be found in many household pests around the world.

In this blog post, we at Alta Pest Control provide a comprehensive guide on how to safely remove a hornet’s nest. We cover the necessary steps from assessing the situation, gathering protective gear, choosing the right time for removal, and properly applying insecticide. We also include tips for preventing future nests and information on different types of hornets, such as bald-faced hornets and European hornets. Additionally, we address common questions about hornet nest removal, ensuring you have all the information needed to handle this task safely. If the task seems too daunting, we’re always here to help with professional pest control services.

Our experienced team at Alta Pest Control utilizes targeted treatments and preventative maintenance to address fire ant infestations at their source. We also discuss common attractants for fire ants, how to identify them, and when they’re most active in San Antonio. Additionally, we provide answers to frequently asked questions about fire ants and their control, including safety considerations for pets and the environment.

We can assume that pests have been a nuisance for humans since before recorded time. There is no doubt that early humans were swatting flies away and keeping critters off of their food. From rats to mosquitoes and crop-eating insects, there is no shortage of pests to cause trouble. And with bothersome pests comes the need for pest control. Pests cause many problems, including public health concerns and agricultural concerns. Essentially, pest control is a vital part of any community. Even the most primitive civilizations needed some pest control to survive.

When people think of pests it’s usually insects or arachnids, also known as spiders. Spiders are unique in the sense they get a bad reputation due to the few species that are truly harmful to humans but are also known to be helpful since they prey on other unwanted pests.