Pest Control Tips and Seasonal Advice for the Willamette Valley.

This is TKO Pest Control LLC's collection of articles for homeowners and property managers across Lebanon, Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, Salem, and the surrounding Willamette Valley. We write about the seasonal pest patterns we see most often in western Oregon, from fall rodent intrusions to spring carpenter ant activity. Every article reflects the same hands-on, no-contract approach we bring to every job we do.

Recent Articles

Oregon ranch home exterior in autumn with leaves near the foundation

Why Rodents Move Indoors Every Fall in the Willamette Valley.

As temperatures drop across Linn and Benton counties, mice and rats look for warm, dry entry points, here's what to watch for around your home.

Weathered wood porch beam on an older timber-frame Oregon home

Carpenter Ants vs. Termites: What Oregon Homeowners Need to Know.

Both can damage structural wood, but they behave differently and call for different treatment approaches.

Wooden farm outbuilding with green farmland under overcast sky

Spring Pest Pressure on Willamette Valley Farms and Rural Properties.

Warmer weather brings ants, wasps, and rodents back to outbuildings and barns across Linn County.

Walkway of a small multi-unit rental property in an Oregon neighborhood

What Property Managers Should Know About Pest Prevention Between Tenants.

A quick inspection between move-outs can catch problems before a new tenant ever notices them.

Technician examining a home's foundation and crawlspace vent

Preparing Your Home for a Wood Destroying Organism Inspection.

A little prep work before an inspection helps us give you a clearer picture of what's going on.

Ready to Deal With It? Let's Take a Look.

If what you read sounds like what's happening at your own property, the next step is a free, no-obligation estimate from TKO Pest Control LLC. We serve homes and businesses throughout Lebanon and the Willamette Valley, with no contracts required.