Pest Control Portland

We’re proud to offer affordable, family-friendly pest control services to homeowners across Portland. Our Field Experts serve neighborhoods throughout the city, including Alberta Arts District, Pearl District, Laurelhurst, Sellwood-Moreland, Hawthorne, Mississippi, Lents, St. Johns, Montavilla, and Irvington.

Absolutely. We strictly use kid- and pet-friendly treatments, always putting your family’s well-being first. Our Field Experts will explain the process in detail, and share any precautions to follow. We recommend keeping kids and pets away from treated areas until they have completely dried. Expect an approximately 30-minute wait time for outdoor treatments, and from 1 to 3 hours for indoor treatments. For households with aquariums, terrariums, or fish tanks, we may provide additional precautions.

Portland homeowners often deal with ants, rodents, and spiders, which are among the city’s most persistent pests. Ants are drawn indoors by easy food sources, while rodents exploit small openings to nest inside homes. Spiders, though helpful in controlling insects, can become unwelcome when they move indoors. Moisture in basements and bathrooms also attracts cockroaches, silverfish, and termites. The prevalence of these pests highlights why many Portland households turn to professional pest control services.

You might try DIY products, but they usually only tackle the pests you see, not the ones hidden in walls, floors, or foundations. Our Field Experts receive daily training on pest behavior and treatment strategies, so they can identify the root of the problem and recommend the right approach for your home. Professional pest control addresses both visible pests and underlying issues, giving homeowners results and peace of mind that DIY solutions simply can’t match.

Yes, we offer mosquito control services in Portland, where frequent rain and standing water create the breeding conditions mosquitoes need to lay their eggs. We offer monthly fogging as well as In2Care Stations, which are discreet devices that target mosquitoes in their larval stage. Our Field Experts will service your stations every 21 to 30 days, helping reduce mosquito activity and keep your yard more comfortable for outdoor living.

Yes, we’d be happy to help with your vole problem. We understand the damage these troublesome rodents can inflict on lawns and gardens, and have devised effective strategies to combat them.

Our dedicated vole service combines careful lawn inspections with targeted treatments like granules and bait stations. Signs of activity such as runways, burrows, and damaged grass roots are monitored closely at each visit. The service is carried out on a recurring schedule, with maintenance performed every 21 days for the length of the service agreement. This consistent approach keeps treatments active and responsive to changes in vole populations.

The Pacific Northwest’s mild, wet climate supports pests that need moisture to survive, including ants, silverfish, spiders, centipedes, sowbugs, and pill bugs. Standing water creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes and flies, giving larvae the water they need to develop. Moist soil and mulch also provide shelter and food for soil-dwelling pests. Even rodents take advantage of wet conditions, which make burrowing and finding food easier. Professional pest control services can help manage these climate-driven infestations and give homeowners back their peace of mind.

Yes, seasonal changes influence pest activity because temperature and moisture affect survival and reproduction. Spring’s rain and warming soil provide moisture and soft ground, encouraging ants, termites, and mosquitoes to feed and lay eggs. Summer’s heat and humidity create ideal conditions for flies, wasps, and spiders to hunt and reproduce. 

Cooler fall temperatures drive rodents and stink bugs indoors seeking warmth and accessible food. Winter reduces insect activity but increases rodent presence in heated spaces, making year-round pest management important.

It’s common to see more pests right after the first treatment. This happens because the service disturbs their usual hiding places and routines, bringing them out into the open. As the treatment continues to work, you should notice a steady decrease in activity. If pest problems return between scheduled visits, Moxie will take care of it: customers on our year-round plan receive free warranty reservice.