GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN BLAINE?

House mice and Norway rats both invade Blaine homes seeking warmth and food. Mice need only 1/4 inch gap to enter. Signs: droppings in cabinets, oily rub marks along walls, chewed corners of food packages.

Ant baits work when matched to species — generic supermarket products fail against Blaine's most common pest ants. Signs: persistent trails despite bait stations, ants ignoring bait, branching trails leading to multiple nests.

Spider treatments in Blaine focus on entry points and the underlying insect populations that attract spiders. Signs: webs forming repeatedly in same spots, multiple spider species in one area, egg sacs in corners.

Centipede bites are rare but painful — similar to a bee sting. Blaine children and pets are most at risk. Signs: red painful welts on skin, centipede sightings increasing in spring, dampness around foundation walls.

Yellowjackets account for the majority of stinging emergencies in Blaine. They nest in soil, walls, and attics. Signs: ground-level entry holes with constant traffic, wasps inside homes through wall cracks.

Spreading rapidly across Blaine. Nearly impossible to eliminate without professional treatment. Signs: rust stains on sheets, itchy welts in rows, sweet musty smell.