Until you’ve done a thorough inspection of the hotel, or place you are staying, make sure to head straight to the bathroom to store your luggage. Bed bugs generally do not venture into the bathroom because of the tiled floors and lack of hiding spots. You will want to make sure to check the bed first. You […]
This April is Pest Awareness Month, and for those who are unaware, this tradition has been going strong for 30 years. The purpose of Pest Awareness Month is to increase public awareness about the risks involved with household pests as well as to educate homeowner’s of the importance of being proactive to prevent pest infestations in and […]
Swallows are migratory birds that breed in Washington State starting in the spring and continuing into the fall season. Swallows are about the same size as a sparrow and have long, pointed wings with streamlined bodies. There are a total of 7 different members of swallow family that breed in Washington State every year. Out of these […]
Some may be unaware of the differences between a bee and a wasp, and with an appearance that is near identical, it is easy to see why. However, when we get down to it there are many differences between the two. Let’s take a look at our chart below to learn more: DIFFERENCES BEES VS. WASP […]
As our weather begins to change, and we all start to haul out the holiday decorations from the attic, garage, storage or other areas that we only go into once a year….the phone lines at Senske start to ring with homeowners panicked over finding evidence of rodents in their beloved belongings. Many people ask us […]
Seeing a swarm of bees slowly moving through the air can be a very intimidating sight. Although a bee swarm can be dangerous to those that are allergic to stings, in most cases bee swarms are docile and don’t pose a threat to humans. A bee swarm is a bee’s method of reproduction. It usually […]
Recently I attended The Global Bed Bug Summit put on by The National Pest Management Association in Denver. At first I was pretty anxious about going to the conference because until recently I didn’t even know that bed bugs were an actual problem. However, when I got to the conference I was able to attend […]
The winter time is not normally a time of year when people think that they need to be concerned with pest control. Normally pest control is something that home owners think about during spring and warm summer months when spiders and other pests are more noticeable. The truth is, however, that the winter is a […]
