Additional Articles & Resources

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Outbreak Precautions

March 6, 2020|

It is, of course, our hope that with reasonable precautions – both in our office workplace and with our field pest technicians – that the impact of COVID-19 in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound Region will be minimal and we can continue to enjoy our beautiful springtime.

Exterminator vs Pest Controller — a Historical Metamorphosis

December 19, 2019|

Our team at Rambo Total Pest Control views this partnership with a reverence that keeps the focus on quality, sustainability, efficacy, value, and most of all safety.  Today we are proud to be able to represent the professional Pest Control industry and to be able to provide these services to our many clients.

Have You Noticed More Ants Than Normal This Spring?

May 20, 2019|

This winter we had many weeks with average high temperatures above 50 degrees, therefore those queens were able to produce more eggs than a traditional colder winter would have allowed, resulting in larger overall populations this Spring. 

How to Protect Your Home from Bed Bugs

November 6, 2018|

Bed Bugs must have a blood meal before each stage of growth. Their bites only trigger a reaction in about half of the human population, and those that do react, can react differently. Some get bumps, some get rashes, for some it may be days after the bite before they even show a mark.

5 Common DIY Pest Control Mistakes

September 18, 2018|

Do-it-yourself pest control can come with a number of pitfalls, though, and we want you to be as safe as possible; mistakes can create an unsafe environment, fail to resolve the pest issue, waste money, or even cause injury.

An Introduction to Carpenter Ants

June 19, 2018|

Of all the pests we deal with Carpenter Ants are the most interesting, at least according to me.  For one thing, they are large enough to visually follow along their trails.  If you see a trail during the daylight hours, come back at night with a flashlight and you will see ten times as many! 

Spring has sprung, the ants are on the run!

April 24, 2018|

We see it regularly, a person posts on social media about the “Ants” they are dealing with and then everybody chimes in with their various home remedies, without ever asking what kind of ants this person has. Carpenter Ant control strategies are typically very different from Odorous House Ant control strategies.

Beware of Aggressive Door-to-Door Pest Control Salespeople

March 20, 2018|

There seem to be more and more companies popping up each year, hiring temporary unlicensed people to go door-to-door selling pest control services. These temporary workers are typically not trained in proper identification of insects, and they are often brought in from out of state for the summer months.

Announcing a newly redesigned website!

March 6, 2018|

While reviewing our other website pages, you can learn about each of our team members, read reviews from real customers, and be enlightened about our values and company goals. We are proud of our new website and invite you to take a tour and bookmark today.

Now providing Bed Bug Inspections and Control Services

February 5, 2018|

Bed Bug reports have been on the rise for the past 15 to 20 years. In most cases, Bed Bug infestations go several weeks or longer before they are discovered. By the time they are found, they have already had plenty of time to spread into multiple rooms. And as new infestations are starting to take root, they can sometimes go unseen during a professional inspection.

G.I.V.E.S. Fundraiser Results

January 18, 2018|

Together with the help of our clients, friends, and families, we were able to raise over $3000 toward local charities!  After it was all said and done we raised $1689 through our incredibly generous client base, and after being matched by Rambo Total Pest Control we were able to have a strong impact for many local families this season!  We are grateful to have such a supportive community to serve!

Kids at work, New techs, We’re Hiring!

May 10, 2017|

Spring is in full swing and the pests and rodents are out and keeping us busy protecting you and your neighbors. We even brought in some young recruits to help out…well, at least for a day. But seriously, we have been expanding our staff to accommodate growth and better manage scheduling strategies.