GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN BEND?

Once inside a Bend home, subterranean termites can compromise structural integrity within 3–8 years. Signs: buckling floors, doors that no longer close properly, mud spots on drywall.

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

Both species enter Bend homes through utility line penetrations, gaps under doors, and damaged vents. Signs: grease marks at entry points, droppings along travel routes, gnaw damage on wooden structures.

Bed bug infestations in Bend multi-unit buildings often require coordinated treatment across multiple apartments. Signs: bites only at night, bugs in headboard cracks, sweet musty odor in heavily infested rooms.

Paper wasps build small open-comb nests under Bend eaves, deck railings, and outdoor furniture. Signs: 1–3 inch papery combs visible from below, wasps hovering near entry holes, evening returns to the nest.

Wolf spiders in Bend don't build webs — they hunt at night and can be alarming to find indoors. Signs: large hairy spiders running across floors at night, found in basements and garages, eight eyes visible in flashlight beam.