Ants and other pests never stop trying to get into your home, which is why Sound Pest Control offers treatments to keep them out! With more than 30 years of experience providing ant control in the Puget Sound, you can trust that your home is in the best hands!
Spiders
I called Sound Pest Control to come out and spray my house for spiders. I spoke with Suzi to schedule(she was great!). She was able to get James, the technician, out the next day. He showed up on time and was very thorough with spraying the house. By the second time they came out to spray, the amount of spiders had already decreased. I can actually walk to my front door without having to continue to knock down spider webs. Thank you guys for your great service! Highly recommend. Support local!
Termites
Worldwide, there are over 2,200 species of termites. In the United States, 500,000 homes are treated for termites each year at a cost of over $1 billion. Subterranean and damp wood termites are responsible for the most of the damage to wooden buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Termites are nature's recyclers, breaking down and returning to the soil the cellulose-containing materials of fallen trees and decaying wood. Termites derive nutrition from wood and other cellulose materials. They cannot digest the cellulose themselves. Instead they are dependent on one-celled protozoa in their stomachs that break down the cellulose into simpler compounds that the termites can use as food. Termites colonies are complex social organizations. A colony typically contains several castes including workers, soldiers and reproductives. Each caste has a precisely defined role within the colony.
Bed Bugs
A bed bug problem isn’t just an annoyance that causes you to lose sleep—these blood-sucking insects can pose a health risk to your family and pets! Bed bugs cause itchy bites and welts on your skin that can get infected or cause allergic reactions. Call Sound Pest Control when you discover the first signs of an infestation so we can stop them in their tracks!
Fleas
Fleas are troublesome pests carried on mammals and birds. They infest homes, bird cages and poultry houses. Both males and females bite and suck blood. The bite often leaves an itchy, red spot. Some kinds of fleas transmit diseases such as bubonic plague, endemic typhus and tularemia to humans. Several kinds of fleas attack mammals and birds. The Dog flea and the Cat flea, which look very much alike, are the most widespread and the most troublesome as household pests. Both species attack dogs and cats, and sometimes man; especially if the family pet's are temporarily away. The adults are small, wingless insects with hard, dark-colored bodies. The female usually lays her eggs loosely among the hairs or feathers of the host, where they will stay for a few days and then drop off. In homes, they develop in crevices in flooring, and along baseboards, under edges of rugs, and between cushions in upholstered furniture. The adults can live for several months without food, so infestations may last for weeks or months after pets are removed.
Cockroaches
No one wants to find cockroaches running across their kitchen floor or find droppings in the back of draws. To help keep roaches out of your home, read our blog to understand what attracts roaches, where they like to hide, and what you can do to prevent roaches from getting into your house.
Silverfish
Silverfish have a torpedo-shaped body that is covered with metallic, silvery scales. They are nocturnal, and prefer out of the way, humid, dark areas. They may be brought into homes in cardboard cartons, books or papers, that have come from infested areas. The adult lays an average of 100 eggs and the best development occurs at a temperature of 22-27°C (72-80 degrees Fahrenheit) and at a relative humidity of 75 - 97 percent. Silverfish can damage books and papers. Signs of their presence can be seen in irregular chewing marks, holes eaten directly through paper, small dark feces and minute yellowish stains associated with feeding.
Wasps
There are several varieties of wasps in North America, including the yellow jacket, hornet and paper wasp. Color ranges from black to combinations of black with yellow, white or brown markings. The slim, winged body measures 10 to 19 mm (l/2" to 3/4"). All wasp species have chewing mouth parts and the females possess a stinger.
Ticks
From chewing through the wiring of your home to carrying fleas, ticks, and harmful diseases, rodents are extremely unwelcome vermin. At Sound, we will implement an integrated rodent control solution to ensure long-lasting results. Additionally, our EPA-approved rodent treatments are safe for humans and pets!
Crickets
Earwigs
The European earwig is one of the common pests in homes and gardens. If present in large numbers, the earwig may damage flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The adult earwig is about 12-19 mm (1/2" - 3/4") long and reddish brown in color. Both males and females have a pair of large, curved forceps at the rear of the body. The adults have a pair of wings but seldom fly. The adults live for usually one year and die during the winter months.In their search for food and shelter, earwigs crawl over the ground, readily entering houses. They forage at night and hide in dark secluded places during the day. They eat both plant and animal food. The European earwig moves from place to place largely through the agency of man. Wandering at night, it crawls into any available hiding space during the day, and thus it may be carried long distances in bundles of papers, flowers, or packages.The European earwig was introduced to this country from Europe and it has no natural enemies except man. Thus, this insect is rapidly growing in numbers.
Flies
Flies are a common pest in homes and commercial establishments. Flies normally are associated with decayed or spoiled debris. In this kind of habitat of both feeding and breeding, it is a certainty that flies and their maggots will come into contact with a wide variety of bacteria. Because they are associated with disease and because they can readily gain entry to buildings, flies pose significant pest problems.
Beetles
The carpet beetle is a very common insect in homes and has world-wide distribution. The larvae of carpet beetles may cause serious damage to materials of animal origin such as wool, fur, hair and feathers. Carpet beetles also feed on dead insects and are often found in homes that have had cluster-fly infestations. Carpet beetles will live outside and have been found feeding on plant pollen.
Hornets
I called just looking for a quote (we had a pesky hornets nest) and the woman who answered the phone was so nice. I feel like calling around for price quotes can be hard because people can be rude or rush you off the phone since you may not be an immediate paying customer. She did neither, and was very professional, kind, and thorough with my quote and questions. My husband's last ditch effort ending up working and I was actually a little disappointed that I couldn't call her back and hire Sound Pest Control! If we ever have another pest issue they will be our first choice.
Yellowjackets
Moths
Looking for same-day residential pest control in Edmonds? Our team of expert exterminators can handle a variety of common household pests, including ants, roaches, spiders, silverfish, fleas, moths, and more. Trust us to provide general pest control services that will ensure your home is free of unwanted intruders.
Stinging Insects
If you've ever had a problem with wasps, you know how annoying and dangerous they can be. These stinging insects seem to show up at the worst times and can cause a lot of damage.
Springtails
Springtails are a group of very small to minute (1-2 mm) wingless insects. They often occur in enormous numbers on the surface of water, on snow, in mushroom houses, in flowerpots and other damp places. They occasionally invade houses and are particularly common in basements, bathrooms and kitchens. Springtails feed on algae, fungi and decaying vegetable matter. These insects are among the most troublesome swimming pool pests. They also occasionally become pests in maple-sap buckets or on seedlings in greenhouses. Damp environmental conditions are preferred since springtails respire through their cuticles. If their habitat becomes too dry, they will actively seek a more favorable environment. They may move indoors through window screens, open doors, through vents or with the soil of ornamental plants brought into the house. After entering a house, they are often trapped in sinks, basins and bathtubs. They may also be found in cracks and crevices, or occur in damp wall voids.
Bedbugs are gray to reddish-brown in color, are oval and flat, and are approximately 1/16" to 3/16" (1 to 5 mm) in size. Bedbugs will be closely associated with the bed and surrounding objects such as headboards and end tables. The bat bug is similar in appearance to the bedbug, but has a heavier amount of setae on the pronotum and differs greatly in preferred habitat. The location where the insects are found can help distinguish between them. Bat bugs feed on bats and will originate in attics and wall voids where bats are roosting. Insects found in the middle of the floor, especially during the day, with no specimens found around the bed may indicate a bat bug infestation with entry into the living space via gaps around ceiling lights and other fixtures. Once the type of insect has been determined the appropriate control measures can be implemented.
Moles
Moles cause massive destruction but hardly ever come to the surface. An untrained eye can identify moles through distinct damage caused in a lawn, but handling the problem should be left to an expert mole exterminator.
Mice take advantage of holes or gaps in the walls of your home wiggling their way into spaces smaller than the width of a quarter. Once they get into your home, rodents often breed, quickly making a small problem worse. Depending on the severity of the infestation, a DIY method may not be enough, requiring a visit from a professional rodent exterminator. That's where Sound Pest Control comes in!
Mice
Mice are common in all parts of North America. The house mice is a dusty grey in color and measure overall from 110 to 150 mm (4 1/2"- 6"), with large ears and long tails. The deer mouse is pale grey to reddish brown in color and has a bi-colored tail, white below and dark above.Mice are nibblers and thus tend to make small holes or other slight damage in many places rather than a lot of damage at one place. The mouse has a keen sense of touch, smell, and hearing. They can run, climb, jump and swim very well.The house mouse is considered one of the major structural pests, causing serious economic loss, health hazards and an unsanitary environment.House mice eat about the same food as humans, including cereals, seeds, fruits and vegetables and are especially fond of sweet liquids. Because they nibble, they may feed as often as 15 to 20 times each day consuming only a small amount of food each time. Deer mice feed on seeds, nuts, and insects.
Rats
Detecting the presence of rats in your house is paramount for maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment. Rats are resilient pests that can cause structural damage, contaminate food, and pose health risks to humans.