Sometimes ants show up when and where we least expect it. Here are some tips on how to get rid of ants in bedroom.   Apple Cider Vinegar A natural solution that many people have used contains equal parts water and apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle. You simply spray the ant trail with...

Written by Stephen Rollins     A typical day as a route manager with Insight involves talking to a lot of people. People, who may not necessarily be excited to talk to you. We usually run into people doing everything you can imagine; working from home, cooking and sometimes they’re...

Sugar ants are small, but can be very bothersome. Here are some tips on how to kill sugar ants before Insight comes in and gets rid of them permanently.   Figure out entry points The reason why you sometimes find sugar ants in your home is because of the entry points they find around the...

Written by Matt Suchanski     My name is Matt Suchanski. I’m the guy you might see walking around the neighborhood every now and then talking about the bugs and how we can take care of them for you while we’re in the neighborhood.   My days are all pretty similar, I wake up, make...

Ants; the pest that you just can’t seem to shake. Here are 4 types of ants you might see in the PNW, what they look like and how to prevent them from coming in your home. Sugar Ants (Odorous House) What they look like: Female and male sugar ants look different from each other. Female

Written by Bryce Nichols     A typical sales day for me is bitter sweet. I’ve found that the best thing is to stay positive. However, you always run into the occasional person that is not as pleased to see you as you are to see them. In that moment for me it is make

Fire ants can be quite scary to deal with, especially with their painful sting. Here are some tips on how to get rid of fire ants. Contact Insight The first crucial step to ridding your yard of fire ants would be to contact a professional pest control service like Insight Pest Solutions. This...

Living in the Pacific Northwest, moisture is definitely a legitimate concern. This then can increase the risk of moisture ants infesting your home. Here are some tips on how to get rid of moisture ants in your home. 1. Identify moist areas Most likely you will start spotting moisture ants around...

Silverfish are some interesting insects. Not only do they look a lot different than most, but they’re also very different in other ways as well. Here are some interesting facts about the unique insect. They are ancient Silverfish are one of the oldest insects in the world having inhabited...

Did you know that it doesn’t matter what type of skin you have or what type of blood you have? You could still get bitten by a mosquito. Here are some common myths about mosquitoes debunked. MYTH: Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types FACT: Often people have assumed that mosquitoes like...

Termites can ruin your home and make life way more difficult. That is why we’re here. We are here to get rid of them, so that you don’t have to deal with them. In this article, we will talk about how to kill termites, but also, what the main types of termites are and how

Bed bugs; a nuisance that are almost impossible to get rid of. In fact, the best way to get rid of them is often to prevent them in the first place. In this article, we will go over ways on how to prevent bed bugs before they become an issue.   Check secondhand furniture Before

Written by Corban Lunt   What does a day in the life of a route manager look like? Well I pretty much have the morning to do whatever I need to do for myself then by 1 pm I head out to start knocking on doors and talking with customers.   Most days, I keep

Sometimes it feels like summer is just one giant mosquito bite. Here are some tips on how to get rid of mosquitoes and not get bitten as much, so you can enjoy the outdoors more. 1. Eliminate areas of water around the home. If you notice any areas around your home that is collecting water,

It’s getting warm outside which means the spiders are coming out to play. Be prepared with this list of spider bite remedies. 1. Ice and elevate Why it helps: When you get bitten by a spider, it will most likely swell. That is where the ice comes in. Icing an area on your body will

Written by Joshua Knutson   The day to day life of a route manager for Insight Pest Solutions can be very boring to be honest. Logistically if you look at it, you repeat the same phrase over and over again, deal with the same questions, and the same doors getting slammed in your face...

Tick bites; irritating and annoying. When a tick bites you, it is very hard to remove the tick in order to start the healing process. However, it is important to know what to do in this situation because you can contract many types of diseases from this bothersome creature. Here are some tips on...

Sugar ants; so tiny yet so bothersome. Here is a list of tips on how to get rid of sugar ants before and in between your pest control services.   1. Keep your floors clean. Sugar ants like sugar. It’s in their name, so it’s true. They are looking for whatever food or water they...

Now that summer is coming, the bees and wasps are starting to make their appearance. It is important to know more about the most common types in Washington. Here are the 2 most common bees and the two most common wasps in our state.   Bees Bees go from flower to flower feeding on pollen

Written by Austin Brown   My name is Austin Brown. I was born and raised here in Federal Way, and I am currently working on earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This summer I decided to come home for my break and work with the awesome team at Insight Pest Solutions. We have a great...

Now that it’s getting warm, the pests will start to show up in your home. It’s important to know how to identify the pests in order to get the treatment needed. Here are some pests you might see in your home this summer. Carpenter Ants Where they can be found: This type of ant is

We all love spring until we realize all the bugs that come out from hibernation once it starts to warm up. One of these bugs can be recognized by their odorous smell; the stink bug. They come out and start to stink up your season. However, here are some facts on how to get rid

Written by Noah Vaughn   My life as a sales representative for Insight Pest Solutions begins with an early alarm ringing in my ears. I am gripped through that fog of subconsciousness and wake up around 7 am. I rise out of bed, get a nice stretch in and peer out my window at the

So, you have ants. You may be wondering how you got them in the first place. More importantly, you want to know how to get rid of ants. We have you covered! The Background of House Ants Odorous House Ants (often known as sugar ants) are a social insect. Each colony has multiple queens and

Think about this for a moment… you go into your kitchen to clean the dishes after dinner. As you’re moving utensils and dishes around you find swarms of ants over everything! They get on your hands and are crawling all around. You rush to the closet to grab the store brand ant-be-gone and...

Located in Seattle, Washington, Kerry Park is a wonderful tourist attraction with amazing views of the surrounding area. It is a mere 1.26-acre park located on the southern slope of the Queen Anne Hill. The park itself is a contribution from Mr. Albert Kerry and his wife, they donated the park...

Introduction Washington Park is a public park in Seattle, Washington. It was created as a result of the collaboration of the University of Washington, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the nonprofit Arboretum Foundation. The Arboretum portion of Washington Park is owned by the University of...

History The University of Puget Sound is a private university located in Tacoma, Washington. It was founded in the year 1888 by a Methodist church. There were various deliberations on where the University should be situated, either in Tacoma or in Port Townsend. The college was initially moved...

About LeMay – America’s Car Museum is believed to be one of oldest and best car museums in the USA today. It is located in Tacoma, Washington. The bulk of the museums’ collections were donated from the largest private automotive collections in the world. LeMay America’s Car...

History Seattle Aquarium was opened in the year 1977 and is located in Seattle, Washington. Until 2010, the aquarium was owned and controlled by both the City of Seattle and the Department of Parks and Recreation. In the year 2010, a non-profit organization known as the Seattle Aquarium Society...