Pest Control Info
La Grande, WA

Quick Glance

Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:

31

Average Customer Rating:

4.5/5

Mosquito Season:

May To Sept

Termite Probability:

Low

La Grande, WA Pest Statistics

  • Around 31 pest control companies service La Grande residents with an average customer service rating of 4.5 out of 5.

  • Anopheles mosquitoes are common in the La Grande area with mosquito season lasting from May to September.

  • Roach density in La Grande is very heavy with German cockroaches being present.

  • Deer mice, and Roof rats can be found in La Grande.

  • The Brown dog tick and common flea are active year round.

  • La Grande is home to many stinging insects including Forest yellowjackets, Blackjackets, Bald-faced hornets, Aerial yellowjackets, and European paper wasps.

  • Roughly 109 ant species have been found in Washington with the Formica obscuripes specie being the most popular.

  • Bed bug density is very heavy in La Grande, Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions for La Grande

Based on market research, an average of $55 to $65 a month for basic pest control services can help protect your La Grande, WA home from the most common household pests. Longer billing cycles could be available to help discount the rate. A startup fee and contract agreement may be required for pest control plans. Pests that are more difficult to exterminate, such as bed bugs, are usually not included in basic pest plans.

Some Pierce County residents prefer pest control only when a pest has been spotted. Determined by the severity of the infestation and the pest, one time visits average $200 to $500. Although a one time visit could be necessary, monthly pest control services tend to be cheaper and continue to keep household pests under control.

With termites light in the Pierce County, Bed bug infestation extermination in La Grande, WA is usually the most common and costly service, averaging $1 per square foot.



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Common Pests In La Grande, Washington


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Anopheles Mosquitoes

Anopheles mosquitoes, known for resting at a slight upward angle, are brownish-yellow in color with scaly wings. Females bite animals, such as cattle, or humans since they need blood for egg production. Anopheles mosquitoes seek out dim, sheltered areas preferring to rest during the day but are active at night. They may live up to two weeks in nature and will be found near water sources, whether small or large. If traveling to an area with an outbreak of malaria, you may want to talk to your doctor about options for protecting yourself from Anopheles mosquito bites.


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German Cockroaches

German cockroaches are known for their light brown color and dark brown stripes running down their backs. Once mature, they can reach up to 5/8 of an inch in length. They are drawn to starch, grease, and sugar. German cockroaches tend to nest in dark, humid, and low trafficked areas such as behind appliances and inside dark cabinets. Keep kitchens clean, garbage cans sealed, and fix any leaks to prevent them from being drawn to your home.


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Formica obscuripes

Formica obscuripes, more commonly known as the Western Thatching Ant, are typically two-toned with red colored heads and brown bodies. Although, some Western Thatching Ants can be pure black. They have stocky bodies and can reach up to 8 millimeters in length. These ants are hunters and territorial of their colonies. They will attack and bite the moment they feel threatened. They live off of beetles, grasshoppers, dead insects, nectar, and pollen.


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Roof Rats

Roof rats have long bodies covered in soft brown fur. They have light colored bellies and long skinny tails. A mature roof rat’s body can reach up to 8 inches in length with their tail measuring up to an additional 10 inches. They prefer to nest in areas of such as attics, ceilings, and behind walls. Roof rats are food hoarders by nature and seek out fruit, nuts, and seeds to transport back to their nest. Seal any cracks in foundations or siding, repair gaps in doorways, and screen windows to prevent them from coming inside your La Grande, WA home.


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Hobo Spider

Hobo spiders are not distinct looking, making them difficult to identify. They have a brown body color and gray and yellow markings on their abdomens. They have particularly long legs and can grow to be about 1/2 an inch in size. Hobo spiders construct funnel-shaped webs which they use to trap prey such as flies, cockroaches, mosquitoes and other small insects. Due to the fact that they are poor climbers, they typically reside underground and are commonly found in cracks and crevices, and in basements and window wells.


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Forest Yellowjackets

Forest Yellowjackets have the traditional black and yellow wasp coloring and can grow up to 15 millimeters in length. They predominantly nest high up in trees. Due to their reclusive nature, Forest Yellowjackets will aggressively swarm and attack potential threats. Their nests are smaller in size and usually contain about 500 wasps inside. They feed off of nectar and will seek out sugary substances.


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Brown Dog Ticks

Brown Dog Ticks, known as Rhipicephalus sanguineus, exhibit a warm reddish-brown hue in males, while females showcase a steel coloration. Prior to feeding, they measure about 1/8th of an inch. Once attached to a host, these ticks engorge themselves, expanding up to 1/2 of an inch in length. Remarkably, unlike most tick species, they thrive indoors. Brown Dog Ticks gravitate towards dogs and humans as their preferred hosts, making their way into residential spaces within La Grande, WA.


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Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are the size of an apple seed and are brown in color. They feed off of blood by biting their host causing itchy and irritable sites. Bed bugs are commonly found in furniture, mattresses, headboards, and hiding in small areas. Keep a regular cleaning schedule, minimize clutter in your home, and be cautious while traveling to prevent bringing them back to your home.

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