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Combatting pests in the Seattle area. Things you can do.
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Good  morning! I hope you had a nice weekend!
I've been fortunate to be part of Paratex Pest Control for a little over 4 months now. In that time, I have learned a lot about pests and how they are specific in different regions. In Seattle, pest control is composed primarily of three different varieties.
One, Seattle has a large rat population (third largest in North America). This is due to there being so much water here. The key is to eliminate their sources. For example, we recently told a building owner to cut the ivy off the side of his building. Although ivy can look pretty and aesthetically pleasing, it also is  a conduit for  rodents. In addition to baiting  outside, it is also important to cut off all entry points to the inside. This can be done with wire mesh or another exclusion material.
The second scourge in the Seattle area is cockroaches. We primarily  see these in food service  facilities. The key is to monitor, spray and bait often enough in order to be effective. For example, we often  see cockroach infestations where we need to treat at least once/month. The key is to ... more

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