Ant Bait and Spray, Not!

I am continually educating home owners about the futility of using most of the commercially available ant bait stations, or ‘ant traps’ as they are called. I have yet to find a ‘trap’ for sale in stores that works here in Portland’s Pacific North Wet climate. IMHO, these ant bait stations were designed to be …

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We have enough already!

Nature First Pest Control is often asked about natural and green methods of controlling pests in organic gardens. Japanese beetles or Lady bugs were all the rage a few years ago. Folks bought them by the thousands and released them into their gardens as a green solution to control pest aphids. Now we seem to …

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Deer Mice myths

Here in Portland Oregon, we are called into a lot of situations where Deer Mice are invading homes. In a typical scenario we find that a bird feeder is close to the house, and the house is near some natural area. There is a lot of misinformation about this species on the net. In the …

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Hanta Virus

The Hanta Virus is present in the Pacific NorthWets. Variations of this virus are present in almost all rodent populations. Deer mouse droppings have been connected with deaths in the Arid South West and about four in our area. It is believed by most Medical professionals that this virus can only infect humans by inhaling …

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The Dangers Of Cockroaches

The Importance of Cockroach Control. The technicians, researchers and everyone else involved in cockroach control need to care and not be satisfied with anything less than total elimination. (3/3/2008) Austin Frishman Too often I heard a complacent “researcher” at a comfortable university state they are happy to report that XYZ performed at an 85 percent …

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Rare subterrainian termite flight

This swarm of reproductive subterrainian termites is even rarer this year. Reports from around the country say that termite swarming is way down from years past. The experts conjecture that atmospheric conditions have not been just right for mateing to be sucessfull and the workers in the colony are cannibalizing the flights. This swarm was …

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Hobo Bite?

A doctor said that this is the bite of a spider. Note that there are two distinct bite areas. This young girl was sleeping in the lower level of her parents expensive home. She awoke with these marks on her leg. My sources say that this is almost certainly not a spider bite. Your natural …

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Rat Holes

The cable TV and HVAC service guys leave a lot of open screens like this one. Why was this inviting rodent hole left open? Look at your foundation vent screens. This opening is more than big enough for Rats, cats, and other animals. Our Rat Control technicians see these openings every day. This is the …

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Squirrel entrance

If you are hearing noises in your ceiling or upper walls, look for holes like this. Nature First Pest Control will solve the problem without using poison baits. Your natural organic Rat, Rodent, removal and elimination experts. Serving Portland Oregon and the surrounding areas. Nature First Pest Control – 503-579-3680