Pest Prevention

During the early to mid-1800s, many American pioneers began migrating to the Pacific Northwest along the Oregon Trail in search of new prospects and opportunities. In the next few weeks, Croach® will be doing the same – on a much smaller scale of course – but going in the opposite direction. Our business is growing, and in addition to our current offices, we’ll be expanding operations eastward into Spokane and Denver! To do this, we’ve appointed two of our best … Read More

How Do You Know If You Have Head Lice? This is the season that is all about back to school. This is when kids are in classrooms around their peers. It is also the season that lice can start to break out among kid’s classes. The problem is that it only takes one student with head lice to come to school and hang his/her backpack on the rack next to other students for head lice outbreak to start. In the … Read More

Pest Control for Fruit Flies Insects come in a variety of species, colors, and sizes. They can infest anything from our homes to our pets and our gardens. One of the more common pests that we come into contact with this time of year – when the temperatures are still warm and there is more moisture in the air – are insects that invade our fruit. For instance, if you have recently purchased some fresh blackberries, chances are there are … Read More

Washington Stink Bug Control In Washington, some local farmers are having a problem with stink bugs. The stink bug is a small bug that originated from Japan and has made its way to the US. The stink bug is a small brown bug that can be identified by its shield-shaped body. It is also known to emit a foul odor when it is smashed. Usually, during the winter months, the stink bug is not a problem for farmers because they … Read More