

Insect Control Services
Are you tired of dealing with nuisance insects in and around your home or business?
From spring tails to crickets, to earwigs, and flies, we have you covered.
Say goodbye to annoying and potentially harmful invaders with the help of our expert pest control team.
Nuisance insect control refers to the management, removal, and prevention of insects that, while not always dangerous, are annoying, persistent, or disruptive to homes, businesses, or outdoor areas.
Common Nuisance Insect Problems
1. Flies (House Flies)
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Buzzing around food and trash
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Laying eggs in drains or rotting material
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Spreading bacteria by landing on surfaces
2. Silverfish
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Found in bathrooms, basements, and storage areas
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Feed on paper, glue, fabrics, and cereals
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Thrive in humid, dark environments
3. Midges​
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Can bite (biting midges) or just be a persistent nuisance
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Often mistaken for mosquitoes
4. Crickets
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Loud chirping noise, especially at night
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Often found in basements or crawlspaces
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Some species damage fabric, paper, and plants
5. Earwigs
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Often found in kitchens, bathrooms, and damp areas
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Pincher-like appendages
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May damage plants and organic material
6. Stink Bugs
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Invade homes in large numbers in the fall
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Release a foul odor when crushed or threatened
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Often found on walls, windows, and ceilings
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Do not bite, but are highly annoying
Flies
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Typically live outdoors, but may come indoors if attracted to food or light.
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House flies watch and follow each other to find other food sources.
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Can lay up to 500 eggs during its lifespan.
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House flies defecate a lot, spreading germs whenever they land.
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Flies are attracted to food, garbage, and other unclean areas. They are also attracted to light.
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Biting Midges
"Moose Flies OR No-See-Ums"
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Midges are hard to see and often can be seen in swarms.
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Female midges do not bite.
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Bites from midges can produce itching or swelling. People who are sensitive to insect bites may feel a burning sensation followed by red welts on their skin.
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Often mistaken for mosquitoes.
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Lay eggs in standing water. Love lakes, ponds, riverbanks, and marshy areas.
Springtails
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Very small insects that are either white, black, gray, or blue that feed on decaying organic matter in or on the soil.
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Many have the ability to hop or jump like fleas.
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Prefer moist areas. Commonly seen in damp wooded areas where they feed on organic matter.
Earwigs
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Moderately sized insects, most active at night.
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Mainly scavengers but occasionally herbivorous or predacious.
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Forceps (pinchers) at the end of the abdomen.
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European earwig is a known species in the Pacific Northwest, occasionally a pest in gardens, ornamental trees, and houses.
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Can over winter and break out into large populations.
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House Crickets
Camel Crickets
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Adults are medium-sized and large, often hard-bodied.
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Most have two pairs of wings; hind legs are enlarged for jumping.
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Plant feeders, some are destructive to vegetation.
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chirping of crickets can be disrupting.
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Camel Crickets when found indoors can feed on paper and books.
Stink Bugs
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Shield-like, broad body
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Mottled brown or gray (brown marmorated); green in some native species
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When threatened, handled, or crushed, they release a pungent, musty smell.
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In late summer and fall, stink bugs seek warmth and shelter indoors.
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They squeeze into cracks, vents, attic spaces, and around windows or doors.
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Once inside, they may emerge in large numbers — especially during sunny winter days
Our Inspections:
Our technicians conduct a thorough property inspection of living or workspaces to locate breeding sites, sources or causes of an infestation, and to locate all unwanted pets.
Service Features:
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Targeted Treatments: We apply targeted treatments to cracks, crevices, siding, windows, and entry points.
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Exterior Barrier Application: A key part of our service is a perimeter spray that keeps nuisance insects from entering during peak seasons.
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Interior treatments available upon request and recommended dependent upon severity of infestation.
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Outdoor lawn treatments such as a granule which can also be a preventative measure.
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Seasonal Protection: We offer seasonal treatment plans, for ongoing protection against nuisance insects.
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Prevention Tips: We provide expert advice on sealing entry points, rapid control, and pest prevention.



Insect Control
What To Expect
At Behr Pest Solutions, we understand that dealing with pest infestations can be stressful and overwhelming. That's why we make the process as easy and straightforward as possible for our clients from start to finish.
Call Us to Setup Your Free Consultation
We will inspect your home or business to locate all unwanted pests and find areas where they might be entering your home or business.

Discuss Treatments & Services
After the initial inspection of your home or business, we will discuss with you our findings. Then, we will give you our recommendations for services in getting rid of all unwanted pests and future treatments in order make sure they don't return.

Pest Free Guarantee
In between services, we offer a limited time warranty if the bugs return within 60 days we will re-treat if it is necessary.

Our Pest Inspections
We always inspect first before doing any pest control services.​
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The inspection determines what type of pests are present (carpenter ants, rodents, spiders...)
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Helps us evaluate the severity of an infestation, locate nesting sites, and entry/exit points.
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Based on the findings the technician will suggest a tailored treatment specific to your pest control needs.


