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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Co-authored Articles (65)
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
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...
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 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 Get Rid of Flea Eggs & Eliminate a Flea Infestation
The best way to get rid of fleas on your pets and in your homeIf you start seeing fleas in your home or your cat or dog, you likely have an infestation. Flea eggs are tiny, about , and are very difficult to find, but wit...
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
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 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 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...
8 Ways to Naturally Kill Fleas in Carpets
Natural and chemical treatments to kill pesky fleasIf you’ve seen a couple of fleas crawling around your carpet, don’t panic—there are plenty of remedies that’ll get rid of them in the blink of an eye. In this ar...
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
Close a Mouse Hole
When 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 and other rodents can slip through tiny holes and crevices no larger th...
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
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...
14 Natural Home Remedies to Get Rid of Fleas
Use these safe and tested techniques to keep your home and pets flea-free Fleas are annoying, and they can cause health problems for both pets and people. If you've noticed fleas in your home, but are concerned about pot...
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 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 ...
How to
Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Carpet
Diatomaceous earth is an all-natural product made from tiny fossilized water plants called diatoms. These plant particles have razor-sharp edges that cut through an insect's protective covering and dehydrate them, potent...
How to
Get Rid of Ants in the House
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 clean house and making sure there's no food lying around, your ant ...
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...
