GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN BELLEVUE?

House mice and Norway rats both invade Bellevue 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 Bellevue's most common pest ants. Signs: persistent trails despite bait stations, ants ignoring bait, branching trails leading to multiple nests.

Most Bellevue spiders are harmless, but brown recluse and black widow bites require medical attention. Signs: violin-shaped marking on brown recluse back, red hourglass on black widow abdomen, irregular webs in undisturbed areas.

House centipedes in Bellevue are predators that hunt other insects — heavy centipede activity signals a larger pest issue. Signs: fast-moving multi-legged insects near drains, found in damp basements and bathrooms, dead centipedes in sinks.

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

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