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DIY Pest Control for Western
Oregon
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Summary:
The trend in recent years is for homeowners to do
more of their own pest control rather than
hiring an exterminator, or pest control operator.
Our site can help you with the basic information you
need to do this safely and effectively,
customized to where you live.
Jack
DeAngelis, PhD
OSU
Ext. Entomologist (ret.)
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Key pests for
western Oregon - metro Portland, Salem, Eugene,
Corvallis, Albany
This series about regional pests
is designed to help homeowners do more of their own
pest control around the home and garden, and to do
it less expensively and with less
pesticide use than hiring the typical pest
control company. The articles are arranged by region
because pests differ by region - what's important in
one may not be a concern somewhere else.
Homeowners
that
are willing and able to get a little dirty can save
money in the long run and often do things in a more
environmentally responsible way. Each article below contains detailed
life history and control for the key
pests for this region, click on the links for
more information.
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A few drops of
homemade
ant bait on a piece of waxed paper.
Ants quickly locate the poison bait and take
it back to their nest.
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- Ants
that nest in homes are a universal problem for
homeowners and baits are the best choice for
control.
- Boxelder
bugs are one of the most persistent and
annoying pests in the northwest. These relatively
large insects cause no real damage but alarm
homeowners when they congregate on homes in the
fall.
- Carpenter
ants are often treated professionally but new
perimeter sprays make them a potential DIY project.
Carpenter ants probably cause more structural damage
than termites in northern climates.
- Cockroaches
are less of a problem here than in other regions but
can be a nuisance in certain situations. Sanitation
and moisture control are the best first steps.
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- Fleas
occur almost everywhere; new medications and insect
growth regulators are very effective. In fact, new
methods are so effective fleas should not be a
problem any longer.
- Hobo
spiders are potentially venomous spiders in
the northwest that enter homes. While medically
important bites are still relatively rare most
people would rather not have this spider wandering
indoors!
- Powderpost
beetles damage both structural wood and
hardwood flooring, and furniture. Damage to
structural timbers can be significant especially in
damp coastal areas.
- Termites,
like cockroaches, are less of a problem in most
of the northwest but still post a threat to some
structures. Annual inspections (see Related
Articles below) are the best way to protect
your home from termites.
- Yellowjacket
wasps are one of the most potentially
dangerous insects in the northwest. These wasps nest
in the soil as well as above ground. Unintentionally
disturbing a wasp nest can result in defensive
swarming behavior and multiple stings.
How
to Perform a Home Inspection
Selecting Pest
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for solving common insect and mite problems around
your home, business and landscape using least-toxic
methods.
Jack DeAngelis,
Ph.D.
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