Columbia Pest Control

read moreColumbia Pest Control, Inc. has been a community leader in the pest control industry for over 30 years. Established in 1989, we have been independently owned and operated with the founding member. With Columbia Pest Control you'll get experienced, honest service from licensed technicians who have handled the toughest problems in pest control. We exceed pest control insurance requirements and additionally hold insurance and bonding for our technician's licenses for pest control and related repair work.

read morePlease feel free to contact us with any pest control questions or concerns you may have. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you and offer a quotation over the phone for most pest concerns. We are available for calls during normal business hours, but we also have voice messaging, so if you call and we are not available, please leave your name and telephone number and we will return your call as fast as possible, or you can email us by clicking contact us below.

read moreColumbia Pest Control provides our Commercial Service Treatment for businesses such as hospitals, schools, churches, and all other sorts of businesses. Our pest control treatment program consists of a complete evaluation of your business by one of our qualified inspectors. They will gather information regarding construction, existing evidence of pests, moisture conditions, possible entry points and other pertinent information. Our inspector will then customize a commercial treatment program for your place of work.

read moreOdorous house ants foraging in and around the home for food and/or water will often choose to establish colonies inside the structure since these items are readily available there. These ants are often seen in the kitchen and bathroom beginning in early spring. Inside the home they are generally found in wall voids, especially around hot water heaters and hot water pipes. While these ants do not cause structural damage, they can be very annoying due to their presence in our homes. Odorous house ants are found outdoors nesting beneath rocks, under logs and landscape timbers, under mulch, or just about anything lying on the ground can act as a nesting site for these ants.

read moreElm seed nymphs are smaller and do not have wings. They develop black wing pads as they grow as well as a lighter red abdomen with two black dots on the middle. In order to keep the number of elm seed bugs down in your yard and home, prevention is the best way to do so. Lastly, remember elm seed bugs are essentially harmless. So check now, make sure your house is sealed before the elm seed population explosion hits!

read moreCarpenter ants are a threat to structures because they make nests in and around our homes. Carpenter ants do not eat wood like termites do. They make extensive galleries in the wood to live in and raise their young. Carpenter ant colonies may reach the size of 2,000-3,000 ants. Ant activity is typically greatest between dusk and dawn. As a carpenter ant parent colony (where the queen resides) grows, it expands to the limits of the old nest and another suitable area for nesting becomes necessary.

read moreRats and mice have adapted to live in close association with man, where they damage structures, chew wiring, eat and urinate on human and animal food, and carry many diseases. While these rodents are present around our homes throughout the year, they often become a problem in the fall and winter when they enter homes seeking warmth. Rats and mice have no respect for economic level or status. The most common rodents encountered in our area are the Norway rat, roof rat and the house mouse. Both of these rodents are good jumpers, climbers, swimmers and gnawers, which enable them better access to your home.

read moreBelow is a listing of some of the more common pests we deal with here in the Pacific Northwest. The listing will help you to identify a possible infestation by giving a quick description of the pest. Carpenter ants are the most common and destructive wood destroying insects in the northwest. They are also the largest ants found invading homes. They may range in size from 1/5 to 3/4 inch. Winged ants or reproductive, (swarmers) are typically found in the spring and summer months. Carpenter ants are a nocturnal insect, the presence of an infestation may be heard at night or in the early morning hours.