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Solve Pest Problems

A science-based pest management guide for homeowners, landscapers, and gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. Solve pest problems in and around your home and garden effectively and with lower risk.  Want to support our mission?

 

 

 

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    PESTS + WEEDS
    • Mice, Rats & Wildlife
    • Yellowjackets & Wasps, Ants, Spiders, Fleas, Pantry Pests & More In and around the home
    • Weeds (Includes Unwanted Vines, Bushes & Trees) Identification and management
    • Lawn Problems Weeds, moss, insects, diseases + healthy lawn tips
    • Moss on Roofs & Walkways
    • Mold in Homes & Structures
    • Insects, Slugs & Diseases on Plants Slugs, aphids, mites, wilting, spots, powdery mildew, rusts + more
    • Invasive + Aggressive Insects, Jumping Worms & Plants Non-native species that harm Pacific Northwest habitats
    • Control Weeds without Weed Killer (Herbicides) 50+ practical tips. Often described as natural, non-chemical, or mechanical methods
    • Solve Plant Problems without Pesticides 65 practical tips. Often described as natural, non-chemical, or mechanical methods
    • Biological Pest Control Methods 16 practical tips to attract insect predators and natural enemies
    • Prevent Lawn Problems Grow dense grasses to prevent lawn problems
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    • Protect Kids + Pets
    • Around Pollinators
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