Chris Parker
Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
Education
- University of Washington, BA, Economics
Certifications & Organizations
- Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pest Control Applicator License
- Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pest Control Operator License
- Also licensed as a Pest Control Applicator and Operator in the State of Oregon and the State of Utah
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How to Diagnose Animal Holes in Your Yard
An extensive guide to solving the question: Which animal made this hole? Having trouble with mysterious burrows in your garden? Burrowing animals can be bothersome when they get busy digging, but finding the culprit is t...
How to
Humanely Kill a Rodent
A rodent infestation at home can be an inconvenience at best and a health hazard at worst. Killing a rodent can never be entirely humane, but you can take steps to cause as little suffering as possible. There are pertine...
Do You Have Animals in Your Walls? Dealing with Animals in Your Walls or Attic
If random noises are keeping you up at night or holes in your drywall have you worried, you may have a pest living in your walls. Identifying which creature you’re dealing with will save your pest control expert a lot ...
How to
Kill Fleas With Dawn Dishsoap
Fleas are pests that can multiply quickly if they're not treated properly. However, since the price tag for store-bought flea treatments is a bit high, you can use Dawn dish soap to get rid of them. The best way to do th...
How to
Get Rid of Skunks
If you or your pet has ever been sprayed by a skunk, you’re probably not eager to repeat the process anytime soon. Getting rid of a skunk that has settled into your property can be done with a few prevention and repell...
How to Trap Wasps: Easy DIY Tips for Indoors & Outdoors
Everything you need to make your own wasp traps When wasps make a nest too close to home, they can pose a danger to people and household pets. While you can purchase wasp traps, they’re often sticky and difficult to se...
How to
Get Rid of Moths
Moths are a common household problem in both pantries, where they feast on grains and cereals, and closets, where they're attracted to wool, silk, and other fabric. Getting rid of moths for good requires a two-pronged ap...
Simple & Effective Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home or Bedroom
Tips for getting ants out of the house for good (that actually work)Having ants in your house can be a pesky, frustrating problem. Fortunately, most ants are easy to get rid of! As long as you're diligent about keeping a...
Your Guide to Skunk Spray: Fun Facts, Skunk Baths, and More
Learn why skunks spray, how often they can spray, and how to stop a skunk from spraying When you find yourself in a standoff with a skunk, there’s one question on your mind. How far can that skunk spray? We'll answer t...
How to Safely Get Mice & Rats Off of Glue Traps
Learn how to dispose of a mouse in a sticky trap Sticky traps, or glue traps, are an inhumane way to catch mice, rats, and other rodents. If you find a live mouse stuck in a sticky trap, it’s best to remove it as soon ...
How to
Get Rid of Booklice
The small bugs that are often found in stored books are tiny insects called booklice. These creatures are drawn to areas with high humidity and moisture, and love feeding on mold. Despite the name, booklice aren't only f...
How to Keep Spiders Away While You’re Sleeping
Plus, what to do when you see a spider in or around your bedIf you’re trying to keep creepy crawlies out of your bed at night, we’ve got good news for you—spiders want nothing to do with you at night either! People...
How to
Apply Milky Spore
Learn how to get a healthy, grub-free lawn with Milky Spore Milky Spore is a natural pest control that targets grubs such as Japanese beetles. Spread the powdered pores over your lawn.. 3 April 2024. Once the grubs inges...
How to Kill Rats Quickly & Prevent Them from Coming Back
The best ways to get rid of rats permanently and keep them away for goodWhether you live in the city, the country, or the suburbs, there may come a time when you notice these unwelcome visitors inside or outside your hom...
How to
Apply Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is a great eco-friendly powder that is used to eradicate lots of different pests—from slugs to mites to fleas and even bedbugs. Use it to treat your yard or garden by applying it as a wet mixture or ...
Effective Ways to Kill & Repel No-See-Ums In Your House & Yard
Learn what these pests are attracted to & how to treat bites “No-see-um” is a common nickname for ceratopogonidae, a family of biting flies responsible for producing painful, itchy, and irritating bites. These blood-...
How to
Eliminate a Flea Infestation in Your Home
A comprehensive guide to getting rid of fleas If your pet is scratching excessively, losing patches of hair or developing scabs and hot spots, then your pet could have a significant problem with fleas. And if fleas are...
How to
Get Rid of Wasps with Vinegar
A beautiful summer day in the backyard can take a terrifying turn when a wasp starts buzzing around your ice cold lemonade. Thankfully, you can get rid of wasps using vinegar instead of resorting to harsh pesticides. We�...
How to Make Homemade Lemon Flea Spray
Lemon is a great way to repel and kill fleas if you have trouble with them in your home. Many natural flea sprays contain a citrus extract called D-limonene, which repels and kills these biting bugs. Making your own home...
How to Plug Mouse Holes in Your Home (Inside & Outside)
Learn strategies to prevent mice from invading & when to call the prosWhen you think about a mouse hole, you might imagine a small, arched entrance similar to something you've seen in cartoons. The reality is that mice a...