Looking for a great way to get out and experience nature while in Salem Oregon? Do not miss the opportunity to check out Minto-Brown Island Park and walk through this beautifully preserved natural area. About Minto-Brown Island Park Sitting at a massive 1200 acres, Minto-Brown Island Park is the...

Dealing with wasps on your own can feel daunting and never-ending. We want to protect bees, as they are beneficial and even necessary for the environment. However, wasps don’t share the same environmental duty as bees and can be annoying pests that have got to go when they are in your living...

Imagine Children’s Museum Are you visiting Everett Washington? Maybe you are a community member? Whether you live here or are visiting, if you have children there is one place you need to go: Imagine Children’s Museum. Located in downtown Everett, Imagine Children’s Museum provides...

Introduction The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is a place for children to explore creativity, discover and learn how things work, and enjoy playing with intriguing things. The museum is located on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma Washington. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to honor the...

The Washington State Fair is the main event drawing people from across the state to the City of Puyallup WA. Basically the entire month of September is dedicated to the fair in Puyallup. This fair is one of the largest in the United States. History The first Puyallup Fair was in October 1900...

Located smack-dab in between Puyallup WA and South Hill WA, Bradley Lake Park provides citizens of both cities with a lovely park, walking trail, and lake. Bradley Lake and the associated Park are owned by the City of Puyallup. About Bradley Lake Park Bradley Lake Park is a large 59-acres, 12 of...

Whether you are a local to the Bremerton Washington area or are visiting from somewhere else, Olympic College is a great place to tour, attend, or visit. About Olympic College Olympic College is a two-year community college located in Bremerton Washington, with two other locations as well. The...

Kelsey Creek Farm and Park provide a very unique and fun ‘farm’ experience for visitors. Featuring farm animals, barns, walking trails, a children’s play area, and a picnic area, this park covers the functions of a normal park with the added bonus of educating children about farm animals and...

Bellevue Washington, just outside Seattle, is full of activities and opportunities for community members and visitors to learn. Some of these experiences are outdoors, like visiting the Bellevue Botanical Garden or Kelsey Creek Farm; while other activities are indoors, including many museums and...

  Tom Perry – Technician In The Federal Way, Washington Area   We want you to get to know the technicians that service homes in your area. Tom Perry is one of the technicians that services many of the homes in the Federal Way Washington area. Tom has been a technician with...

The Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens Everett WA, much like most of western Washington, is a green and beautiful area. This beauty makes it easy to be outside and enjoy the fresh air. One of the crowning beauties of Everett is the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens. This 3 ½ acre forest and garden...

Whatcom Falls Park Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham WA is a beautiful and large park full of a variety of activities and scenes to engage all visitors. From multiple waterfalls and swimming holes to picnic areas and playgrounds, there is something for everyone in Whatcom Falls Park. About...

Sehome Hill Arboretum The Sehome Hill Arboretum In Bellingham Washington is unlike many arboretums because it is completely natural and almost untouched. Most arboretums are planted and curated to look a specific way and showcase a variety of different plants. The trees in the Sehome Hill...

WHY ANTS KEEP COMING BACK Getting rid of the ants infesting your home can be a daunting task. It can seem like no matter what you do, the ants just keep coming back. Everyone needs some form of ant pest control to deal with these little home invaders. Let’s say you get rid of the

Introduction Town Square Park is a beautiful park at the center of Federal Way, WA. The park offers both a place for children to play and a place for community members to relax and enjoy nature. Town Square Park officially opened in the summer of 2016. Jim Ferrell was Mayor of Federal Way at the...

Introduction If you ever find yourself in Federal Way Washington, make it a priority to visit the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. This garden is full of beautiful rhododendrons along a walking trail, providing the chance to see stunning flowers while getting out and moving. Take a walk...

About The Space Needle is an icon in Seattle. Standing at 605 ft tall and as one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Space Needle attracts the attention of many tourists who visit the area. The futuristic design is meant to symbolize forward-thinking, progress, and innovation...

  What is a Carpet Beetle and How Did it Get There? When it comes to indoor pests and insects, cockroaches and rats are on the forefront of most minds. However, there is a super destructive insect that not many people are aware of; and that is the carpet beetle. Once they make their way

Introduction Tyron Creek State Natural Area is a beautiful state park located in Portland Oregon. This area is full of greenery and thick vegetation. The most common plants you will come across in the Tyron Creek State Natural Area include Red Alder, Bigleaf Maple, Douglas-Fir, Western Redcedar...

Introduction  St. Johns Bridge is simply one of the most beautiful bridges in the United States. Its gothic arches, stunning green color, and decorative concrete all add to this brilliant piece of art. For many people living in Portland, Oregon, St. Johns Bridge is not only pleasing to look at...

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...