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CASCADE CREST HOME SERV LLC
New to Angi
Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+3 more

Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Sparrow?s Pest Control, we?re passionate about helping our neighbors in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and throughout Whatcom County live pest-free with confidence. Whether you?re dealing with ants, spiders, rodents, or any other unwanted guests, we?re here to provide effective solutions designed to deliver long-lasting protection.\n\nWe believe in earning your trust through clear communication, dependable service, and real results. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality treatments at a fair price, with a focus on value, safety, and customer satisfaction. When you choose Sparrow?s, you?re choosing a local company that puts your peace of mind first, every time.

Salty Dog Pest Control LLC
New to Angi
Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-F 8-5 S 10-5 - 8 years

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Rats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active at night, typically from late evening through the early morning. They use the cover of darkness to explore, forage for food, and find water, as they feel safer and can avoid daytime predators and human activity. Their sharp senses, including keen night vision and hearing, are well-suited for navigating in the dark. Because they prefer to stay hidden during the day in secluded areas like walls or attics, you are more likely to spot signs of their presence—such as droppings or gnaw marks—before you see an actual rat.

It may be better to have a mouse in your house than a rat. Rats are larger, more aggressive, and more difficult to eradicate once settled. One rat can cause more damage than one mouse. However, both animals pose a danger in that they can spread bacteria and contaminate food, so you’ll want to contact an exterminator as soon as you detect an infestation of either animal.

There are DIY methods and store-bought pesticides available for the public to use. However, these pesticides also come with a risk, and you need to follow the directions correctly and take precautionary measures to prevent exposure to these chemicals. These methods may be an option for small pest problems, but you should call in a pest control specialist for persistent pests and infestations.

No, you should never vacuum or sweep up mouse or rat droppings, as doing so can release harmful particles into the air and increase your risk of disease exposure. Instead, wear gloves and a mask, spray the droppings with a disinfectant spray, let it soak for a few minutes, and then carefully wipe them up with paper towels. Afterward, disinfect the area thoroughly and immediately wash your hands when you’re done.

Exterminators use residual insecticides in either liquid or powder form to kill scorpions. These insecticides are applied directly to visible scorpions and their common hideouts and entryways in a home to kill them and prevent future infestation. Exterminators will also use diatomaceous earth at entryways to slowly kill scorpions that enter a home later.

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