The products we use do not kill instantly and may take several hours to kill once contact is made. Products that kill quickly have little or no residual ability, we use quality products with residual properties for best results.

Carpenter ants aren't merely a nuisance but a serious structural pest that needs to be addressed quickly. If the weather is mild and you happen to see one every few days, further inspection may be necessary. Try to locate the source. Seeing several daily is cause for concern and treatment may be necessary.

The most common way to distinguish carpenter ants from other species of ants in and around your structure is by size (1/2" and larger) and color (black). Carpenter ants are polymorphic, meaning that they have many sizes within the colony.  However, these ants are typically much larger than other species of ants in our area which typically max out at 3/8".  Carpenter ants, unlike most others, have a smooth back (thorax).

Carpenter Ants bore into the soft portions of wood in nature to better regulate the temperature of their colony.  Therefore, Carpenter Ants are considered a structural pest which can damage the wood materials used to build our homes.  For more information go to the PESTS tab and select  "Ants - Carpenter".

Cockroaches are known to be vectors for transmitting various health threats as they move from location to location most typically in our kitchen and bathroom areas.   Cockroaches have also been known to cause asthmatic conditions in some individuals. 

Bed bugs like any other sucking / piercing type of pest, can be a vector for transmitting various diseases as they feed off of other hosts and then ourselves.

Depending on a person’s reaction to a bed bug bite, a person could have bed bugs for months before seeing any signs of bites. An adult bed bug is oval in shape, reddish brown in color and most commonly found in and around bed framing and mattress seams. These are not the only areas of concern, but it is a good place to start.   Please talk with one of our representatives or our certified entomologist for more in-depth information.

Mosquitoes can be a vector for carrying the West Nile virus. While this has not reached epidemic levels, Washington State has an unusual amount of cases considering where we live geographically and the relatively cooler year round temperatures we experience compared to the rest of the US. Please talk with one of our representatives or our certified entomologist for more in-depth information.

Honey bees, unlike other species of hymenoptera (Wasps, Yellow Jackets and Hornets) are considered a beneficial insect.  There are a number of bee keepers tending honey bees in our area and occasionally a queen will leave her nest and set up house somewhere else like our homes.   It is best to call a bee keeper to remove these bees by hand.  We recommend http://www.wasba.org for more information.  This website is associated with the Washington State Beekeepers Association and links to different home pages.

Even though moisture ants are considered a structural insect, their damage is only secondary to a rot condition already in the affected wood material.  A moisture condition from wood soil/contact or a leak for instance is what causes the rotting process of the affected piece of wood. The moisture ants come in after the rot has advanced and they eat the fungus and mold found in this rotted area.

Odorous house ants can be found in and around the structure as well as around moisture conditions.  One might think they could also damage the structure of our homes, but actually they are considered only a nuisance pest.

Due to their multiple queens in a colony this make them a very aggressive ant. Someone having an infestation of these ants should not treat on their own but hire a professional pest control company to eradicate this insect or risk spreading the infestation throughout their home by a process called budding.

Rats can wreak havoc in our homes. Most damage occurs in our crawlspaces and attics where we typically don’t spend alot of time in.  Rats routinely leave behind urine and droppings as they roam in these spaces.  In a very short time they can saturate the insulation to the point where it will need to be replaced by a professional.  Of course, rodents historically have been carriers of many disease which we are susceptible to, especially through inhalation.

It all depends on various circumstances, but generally mice are more difficult to eradicate than rodents.  Mice tend to cache away their food source and can be clever enough to avoid control measures.  It is best to hire a professional to get rid of mice. Our technicians have the experience to quickly locate nesting sites and the expertise required to select the appropriate measures to eradicate the populations from your home.

Most species of rodents that infest our homes do not live more than a year and in most cases not more than a few months.

No.  The carrier of the Hanta virus is the Deer Mouse not the Norway or the Roof rat.

Rodents are nocturnal and Squirrels are not.  Therefore, if you hear noises in your attic during the day it is typically squirrels. If you hear noises in your crawlspace or attic at night, it is typically a rodent infestation.

Most spider bites are larger than bites from other pests.  Spider bites tend to be from 1/4" to 1/2" in diameter.  In some cases, if you look closely enough, you will see two small punctures in the wound which differentiates spiders from other pests with sucking / piercing mouth parts similar to mosquitoes.

We can discuss with you all of the specifics with your particular infestation. Once we begin our service, we will locate where the rodents are entering your structure, design a specific plan to eradicate your current population and formulate with you how to proactively prevent rodents from getting a foothold again.

Most all spiders have venom which can cause mild to severe reactions in humans who are bit.  While we do have some potentially dangerous spiders in our area including the Hobo Spider, Brown Recluse and Black Widow, they are very infrequently sited in the western part of Washington State.

Birds can cause untold damage to our homes and business by physically destroying our structures and causing health concerns to humans through their droppings and uric acid.  Depending on the bird species, they like to make their nests inside walls, vents, soffits, attic spaces or on top of structures and homes.

For reasons of safety, you must have training and certification by the state to use or to purchase the pofessional products and / or chemicals.

Rarely do customers need to leave during or after treatments.  However, if this is required due to specific situations, we will notify you prior to the service call so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

The following five tips can help keep your home free of pests:

1. Locate and seal any cracks and holes outside your home. Make sure vents are screened and gaps around windows and doors are sealed.
2. Check around the perimeter of your home for leaky faucets and anything that allows moisture to pool around the base of your home.
3. Eliminate debris from gutters.
4. Trim tree branches and shrubbery from around your home.
5. Store firewood and other wood at least 20 feet away from your home.

The following tips may help keep the interior of your home free of pests:

1. Keep all kitchen areas clean (including floors) and free of useless clutter. Kitchen appliances should be kept free of spills and crumbs. Clean shelves regularly and store foods such as cereal, flour, and pet food in sealed containers.
2. Keep garbage areas clean. Garbage should be stored in sealed containers and disposed of regularly.
3. Check pipes and pipe areas around the house for leaks, cracks and gaps.  Seal and patch any problems if necessary.  Leaky faucets should also be fixed.
4. Keep basements, attics , and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.  If you have mold and mildew in your home or office crawl space, it's a symptom of an excess moisture problem.
5. Inspect boxes, grocery bags and other packaging thoroughly when brought onto your property.  Insects have also been known to come in on potted plants and in luggage.

All professional pest control products have been registered for use by the EPA.  When they are applied according to the labeled instructions by technicians who have been trained and licensed to use them, they pose virtually no risk to people or pets.

Just as you would not prescribe medicine for yourself or drill your own cavities - you should not attempt to control termites or other pests on your own. The products and the expertise offered by United Pest Solutions far surpasses what a homeowner could do on their own. Leave it up to the experts for peace of mind. Why risk it?

Most odors that people experience are dead rodents. The best solution is to have one of our professional technicians come and locate the rodent for you.  Often this can be quite tricky to locate and we can help with preventative measure for future rodent issues.

If a dead rodent were left to go through it’s natural decaying process, the odor associated from this can typically last one to two weeks.

All of our services employ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) service techniques. This philosophy of pest control stresses heavy investigatory processes to determine pest thresholds and locations of infestations to control pests by incorporating environmental control measures to make an inhospitable place for pests to inhabit your structure. The use of environmentally friendly products are employed as a last option, not the first.

Sometimes it is necessary to treat the inside of your home with environmentally friendly products.  We try to minimize any pesticide contact with the inside living area.  However, when we need to make an application, we make sure that any treatment is followed according to EPA label standards and an appropriate re-entry time disclosed to our customers.

We believe and strive to build relationships with our customers by establishing Trust and Peace of Mind with not only our customers, but our community at large.  For more information please see our PRESS tab and the awards we have won from Angie's List for Excellence and Service.

Quality Pro is an industry standard designed by our National Pest Management Association (NPMA).  This standard requires only the highest business practices possible.  This ranges from hiring employees, training, servicing our customers etc.  When you see the Quality Pro logo on our forms or our website, you can be sure that you will be taken care of and can have Peace of Mind that we will take care of you and your biggest asset, your home.  For more information, click on the Quality Pro logo on our home page.

Only if we make a pesticide treatment inside your home or determine with you that it would be the most appropriate step to protect you, your family or your pets from any inappropriate exposure to any of our service applications.

All professional pest control products have been registered for use by the EPA. When they are applied according to the labeled instructions by technicians who have been trained and licensed to use them, they pose very minimal or virtually no risk to people or pets.

A professional pest control technician who has been appropriately trained will provide you with the best and most environmentally sound method for eradicated unwanted pests from your home.  We have over 50 years of experience servicing pest control needs in the Puget Sound area by establishing Peace of Mind and Trust with our customers and community.  Please see our PESTS tab to read about specific issues with the pests that you are experiencing.

We have found that over the 50 plus years of providing the highest standard of pest control services, our customers wanted more than just to call us once they had a current pest infestation. Our clients Trust us to give them the Peace of Mind to provide proactive pest control services to protect their families, their homes and their investments.  We are able to give a price discount and guaranteed follow-up visits by utilizing our All Seasons Total Protection Program so that we can target the different pests that you will experience during each given season.

Our pest control technicians receive the highest training available to our industry. Our technicians are Quality Pro certified and receive weekly training from our certified entomologist on staff.  All of our technicians are trained in not only residential, but commercial pest control servicing as well.  This extensive training provides a more comprehensive understanding of the pests and pest pressures in our local area.

Our business has relied primarily on referrals over the past 50 plus years.  When you refer United to your neighbors and friends you will receive special discounts for placing your Trust in us.  We appreciate your reverrals very much, and are excited about giving them the best possible quality and service available in the Puget Sound inorder to help solve their pest problems.

United holds all the industry standard insurances, bonds and licenses. United also hold the City of Seattle Master License which is not held by many pest control companies.

We are a locally owned and family owned business since 1960. We are in our second generation of providing the highest quality pest control experience that our customers and community expect.  United was founded by Marv Bergmann, a graduate of University of Washington and an All American Husky football player.  The current owners are Sean Bergmann and Dan Huie who are also graduates of University of Washington and have lived in Seattle their entire adult lives.