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August 2025 — Mosier, Oregon In August, we helped a homeowner in Mosier with a hornet nest that had formed under the eave above their back deck. It’s a common spot for hornets this time of year since the overhang gives them protection and puts them close to an area people use every day. What started as a little extra activity around the deck turned out to be a nest tucked up under the roofline. With people coming and going through the space, it was not something they wanted t

July 2025 — Hood River, Oregon AThis past summer we got a call from a homeowner in Hood River who was getting ready for a family reunion. While pulling chairs, barbecue equipment, and other things out of the garage, they realized rats had been living in the space. There were droppings in the corners, signs of chewing around stored items, and clear activity around the areas where things had been sitting undisturbed. It was not something they wanted to deal with right before ha

October 2025 — White Salmon, Washington As the weather starts to cool in White Salmon, it’s pretty common for homeowners to begin hearing more movement above the ceiling. This time of year, squirrels start looking for warm, quiet places to settle in, and attics often become an easy target. With so many homes here set close to trees and open hillside, it does not take much for a squirrel to make its way from a branch to the roofline. What often starts as a little scratching or

March 2026 — Columbia River Gorge After two unusually mild winters in a row, pest activity across the Gorge is beginning to look different than what many property owners are used to seeing. This spring, rodent and insect populations appear to be noticeably higher than normal. Winter typically plays an important role in naturally reducing pest populations. Cold temperatures and harsher conditions usually cause a significant die-off among insects and rodents. Over the past two

Spring in the Columbia River Gorge brings longer days, blooming orchards, and warmer temperatures. But it also marks the beginning of the active pest season. As temperatures rise around Hood River and surrounding Gorge communities, rodents, insects, and nuisance wildlife begin moving, nesting, and searching for food. For homeowners, this seasonal shift often means seeing pests that were quiet during winter suddenly becoming active again. Understanding what happens in early s