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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at pdxpest@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question. 



 For most homes and properties, we recommend regular maintenance every 2–3 months. This helps prevent infestations before they start and keeps pest activity under control year-round. 


 Not always. Exterior treatments can be completed without anyone home. If interior service is needed, we’ll coordinate a time that works best for you. 


 Most services take between 15–45 minutes depending on the size of the property and the type of treatment needed. 


 Yes. We use professional-grade products applied according to strict safety guidelines. We’ll also provide any specific instructions if temporary precautions are needed. 


 We treat a wide range of common pests including ants, spiders, cockroaches, rodents, wasps, fleas, wildlife, and more. If you’re unsure, just ask—we’re happy to help. 


 It’s normal to see some activity after the initial service. Treatments work over time, and pests may continue to emerge as they come into contact with treated areas. Persistent issues may require follow-up visits.


 Yes. Many of our services include follow-ups or warranty periods depending on the pest and treatment plan. We’ll go over all details before starting service. 


 Preparation depends on the type of treatment. In most cases, we recommend clearing access to treatment areas and keeping pets secured. We’ll provide specific instructions if needed. 


 If pests return within your service window, contact us and we’ll schedule a follow-up to address the issue. 


 Simply contact our team to schedule an inspection or service. We’ll assess your needs and recommend the best treatment plan. 


 Yes. Different pests become more active at different times of year. Seasonal changes in temperature and moisture can drive pests indoors or increase activity around your home. 


 Spring and summer bring increased activity from ants, spiders, wasps, fleas, and other insects. This is when many infestations begin as pests search for food and water. 


 As temperatures drop, rodents like mice and rats look for warmth and shelter indoors. You may also see spiders and other pests moving inside to overwinter. 


 Yes. Consistent service throughout the year is the best way to prevent seasonal infestations and maintain long-term control. 


 Rain, heat, or sudden temperature drops can push pests out of their hiding spots and into your home. This increase in activity is common and usually temporary. 


 Absolutely. While some pests slow down, others become more active indoors. Winter treatments help prevent hidden infestations from growing.


 Ants are usually drawn in by food, moisture, and shelter. Even small crumbs, sticky residue, pet food, or water sources like leaks and condensation can attract them. Most ant problems start outside, where colonies live in soil, walls, or under concrete. Worker ants then travel inside to search for food, which is why you may see them repeatedly. Weather changes—especially rain or heat—can also push ants indoors. Long-term control requires treating both the source outside and the activity inside. 


 

Spiders are there because they have a food source—other insects. If your home or property has flies, ants, or other small bugs, spiders will follow. They also prefer quiet, undisturbed areas like eaves, garages, basements, and corners where webs can stay intact. Seasonal changes, especially in the fall, can cause spiders to move indoors. Reducing overall insect activity is the most effective way to reduce spiders.


 Rodents are attracted to three main things: food, water, and shelter. Easy food sources like pet food, garbage, bird seed, or pantry items can draw them in. They can enter through very small openings—often the size of a dime—and once inside, they look for warm, hidden nesting areas like attics, crawlspaces, and wall voids. Activity tends to increase in colder months when they move indoors. Ongoing issues are usually tied to entry points and available food sources that need to be addressed alongside treatment. 


  Cockroaches are highly resilient and reproduce quickly. They hide in cracks, crevices, behind appliances, and in wall voids—making them difficult to fully reach with surface treatments alone. They are attracted to food residue, grease, moisture, and clutter. Even small amounts of food or water can sustain them. Effective control requires a combination of targeted treatment, sanitation, and consistency over time. 


 After treatment, it’s common to see increased pest activity temporarily. This happens because pests are being flushed out of their hiding places and exposed to treated areas. As they come into contact with the product, activity will decline. Seeing pests after service doesn’t mean the treatment isn’t working—it’s often part of the process.


 There are helpful steps you can take, like keeping areas clean, sealing cracks and gaps, storing food properly, and reducing moisture around your home. However, most pest issues originate outside or in hidden areas, which makes professional treatment important for long-term control. Prevention works best when combined with routine service. 


 

Odorous house ants are one of the most common pest issues in our area. They’re attracted to sweets, moisture, and even small food residue. These ants often live outside but will travel indoors in large numbers when they find a food source.

They’re known for forming large colonies and can split into multiple colonies if disturbed, which is why DIY treatments sometimes make the problem worse. Weather changes—especially rain—can also drive them inside. Effective control requires treating both the source outside and the activity inside.


 

Spiders are very common in the Pacific Northwest due to the damp climate and abundance of insects. Most spiders found in homes are harmless and are simply there because they have a food source.

A common concern we hear is about brown recluse spiders—but they are not native to the Pacific Northwest and are extremely unlikely to be found in this region. Most spiders seen locally are non-dangerous species like house spiders or hobo spiders.

If you’re seeing a lot of spiders, it usually means there’s an underlying insect issue attracting them. Reducing overall pest activity is the best way to reduce spider presence.


 

Box elder bugs and stink bugs are nuisance pests that become more noticeable during seasonal changes, especially in the fall. They gather on sunny sides of buildings and may enter homes looking for warmth.

While they don’t cause structural damage, they can be frustrating due to their numbers. Stink bugs can also release an odor when disturbed. These pests typically overwinter inside walls or attics and become active again when temperatures fluctuate.

Prevention focuses on sealing entry points and treating exterior areas before they begin to move indoors.


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Ant Treatment Prep (pdf)

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Bed Bug Prep (pdf)

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Flea Carpet Beetle Prep Sheet (pdf)

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Grain Beetle & Pantry Pest (pdf)

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Roach Prep (1) (pdf)

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Prep Sheets

Ants

 

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Ant Treatment Preparation 

  • Option 1 (most effective): Spray Interior

We will be spraying baseboards around the entire home and around door jambs. We will spray whatever is accessible and will not be moving any tenant belongings. Furniture and bulky items do not need to be moved.

People and pets should stay out for 2 hours or until the product dries.

Fish tanks can be covered with a towel.

  • Option 2 (may void warranty): Spot Treat/Bait Interior

No birds in or around treatment.

We typically bait in areas ants are found, such as kitchens, bathrooms, or near doors. We will only be baiting areas that have current activity.

When baiting we try to place bait in areas away from animals and kids so that the bait will not be disturbed. Ant gel bait is chemically designed for ants. The toxicity is low. The bait lasts 30 days; please leave the bait out for ants to consume. Bait needs to be removed after 30 days by the client.

Please do the following things to have the most successful ant treatment:

  • Clean off counters in the kitchen and move clutter away from baseboards.
  • The exterior needs to be free and clear of items. We will be applying treatment 1 foot up and 1 foot out around the foundation perimeter. 

Pets will need to be away from the treated area during treatment and afterwards until dry.

Bed Bugs

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Bed Bug Preparation


● Remove all bedding and store in the bathroom, remove pillows & blankets

from couches.

● Floors need to be cleared of clothing, toys & shoes. Pick up animal food

bowls.

● Remove personal belongings and clothing from dressers for treatment. You

can put clothing back in after treatment.

IMPORTANT: The technician will be spraying a very light mist over as much

of the floor surface as possible, including under beds and between the

mattress and box spring.

People and pets should stay out for 2 hours or until the product dries.


Preparación para chinches


● Retire toda la ropa de cama y guárdela en el baño, retire las almohadas y

mantas de los sofás.

● Es necesario limpiar los pisos de ropa, juguetes y zapatos. Retire los

platos de comida y agua de las mascotas.

● Retire las pertenencias personales y la ropa de los tocadores para recibir

tratamiento. Puede volver a ponerse la ropa después del tratamiento.

IMPORTANTE: El técnico aplicará una ligera niebla sobre la mayor cantidad

posible de la superficie del piso, incluyendo debajo de las camas y entre el

colchón y el box spring.

Las personas y las mascotas deben permanecer fuera durante 2 horas o hasta

que el producto se seque.

Cloth Moth

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Cloth Moth Treatment Preparation


● Vacuum or shampoo your carpet and furniture, including under and in the

furniture.

● Make sure the floors of closets are cleaned out including shoes

● Remove your pets’ food and water containers as well as litter boxes.

● Remove all toys & clutter from your floor. Exposed floor space is a key factor

in elimination.


IMPORTANT: The technician will be spraying a very light mist over as much of

the floor surface as possible, including under beds and between the mattress and

box spring.


People and pets should stay out for 2 hours or until the product dries.


After care: Tech will place a lure in the unit for monitoring. Lures last for 3 months.

Report excessive activity to the property manager.

Cockroaches

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Cockroach Control Preparation


Your home has been scheduled for cockroach extermination. In the treatment

we will apply gel bait to cockroach infested places. We will apply a liquid

product along the edges of the rooms and behind the appliances.

Additionally, we will apply a liquid product inside drawers and cabinets.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS:

● Remove all food, small appliances, dishes and other small items from

kitchen counter tops & cabinets.

● Remove and clean behind the refrigerator and stove.

● Remove belongings under the sink.

● Move things away from the water heater.

● Thoroughly clean the kitchen, paying attention to the floor, countertops, and

cabinets.

● Clean any oil accumulated on the kitchen hood, cabinets, or walls.

● If possible, vacuum up live cockroaches and carcasses behind appliances

and clean the floor, and empty vacuum cleaner bags.

● Remove trash and other food sources for cockroaches (open food boxes,

etc.)

People and pets should stay out for 2 hours or until the product dries.

Be Patient:

• Please do not use aerosols and other store-bought products.

• It may take several weeks for all the cockroaches to disappear.


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Preparación para el control de cucarachas


Su casa ha sido programada para el tratamiento de cucarachas. Aplicaremos cebo

en gel en las áreas infestadas, producto líquido en los bordes de las habitaciones y

detrás de los electrodomésticos, y también dentro de cajones y armarios.

POR FAVOR LEA Y SIGA ESTAS RECOMENDACIONES:

• Retire todos los alimentos, pequeños electrodomésticos, platos y otros

artículos pequeños de las encimeras y gabinetes de la cocina.

• Retire y limpie detrás del refrigerador y la estufa.

• Retire las pertenencias debajo del fregadero.

• Aleje las cosas del calentador de agua.

• Limpiar a fondo la cocina, prestando atención al suelo, encimeras y armarios.

• Limpiar el aceite acumulado en la campana de la cocina, gabinetes o paredes.

• Si es posible, aspire las cucarachas vivas y los cadáveres detrás de los

electrodomésticos, limpie el piso y vacíe la bolsa de la aspiradora.

• Retire la basura y otras fuentes de alimento para las cucarachas (cajas de

comida abiertas, etc.)

Las personas y las mascotas deben permanecer alejadas durante 2 a 4

horas o hasta que se seque!

Ser paciente:

• No utilice aerosoles ni otros productos comprados en tiendas.

• Pueden pasar varias semanas hasta que desaparezcan todas las cucarachas.

Flea & Carpet Beetle

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Flea/Carpet Beetle Treatment Preparation

• Vacuum or shampoo your carpet and furniture, including under and in the

furniture.

• Make sure closets are cleaned out including shoes. Exposed floor space is key.

• Remove bedding from the bed, and place on top of the bed.

• Remove your pets’ food and water containers as well as litter boxes.

• Remove all toys & clutter from your floor. Exposed floor space is a key factor

to colony elimination.

IMPORTANT: The technician will be spraying a very light mist over as

much of the floor surface as possible, including under beds and between the

mattress and box springs.

People and pets should stay out for 2 hours or until the product dries.

After care: Vacuum daily, empty your vacuum cleaner into an exterior

receptacle. You may see a temporary influx in activity as the mechanical

vibration from the vacuum can cause flea eggs to hatch, this is good, it will help

to speed up eradication and limit the need for retreatments.

Grain Beetle/Pantry Pest

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Grain Beetle / Pantry Pest Treatment Preparation

● Remove items from your kitchen cupboards, pantry, drawers, counter

tops, stove and fridge tops.

● Vacuum pantry, shelving, and baseboards.

● Wash all cupboards, drawers, and shelving.

● Remove everything from your pantry.

● Move appliances away from the walls.

● Remove your pets’ food and water containers as well as litter boxes.

● Place all grains, flours, cereals in plastic containers to help reduce the

risk of infestation. Look for the source and throw it out in the exterior

receptacle.

IMPORTANT: The technician will be spraying a very light mist on

baseboards and in cabinets, drawers, on shelves and in pantries.

People and pets should stay out for 2 hours or until the product dries.

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