Pest Stop

10/27/2026

🐾🎂 A Special Birthday Message from Bella, Pest Stop’s Very Own Birthday Girl! 🎂🐾

Hi humans! Bella here! 🐶

Today I turn 6 years old! That’s 42 in dog years, which means I’m officially old enough to complain about the younger dogs, demand more naps, and have very strong opinions about absolutely everything. 😂

Speaking of opinions… DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! 🇺🇸🗳️

I may be a dog, but even I know that having a voice matters! Unfortunately, they won’t let me vote. Something about needing to be human and not being allowed to mark my ballot with muddy paw prints. 🐾

I’m not here to tell you WHO to vote for. I’m just here to remind you that your vote matters!

Republican, Democrat, Independent… I don’t care! As long as you give belly rubs, throw the ball, and don’t interrupt my naps, we can be friends. ❤️

So do your homework, fill out that ballot, and make your voice heard!

And remember, no matter who wins, we can all agree on three things:

🐾 Dogs make life better.

🎂 Birthdays deserve extra treats.

🐀 Rats do NOT belong in your house! (My friends at Pest Stop can help with that one.)

Now get out there and VOTE! I’ll be over here celebrating democracy with a birthday treat and a nap.

Love, slobbers, and a little birthday sass,

-Bella 🐾
Pest Stop’s Birthday Girl & Unofficial Director of Treat Distribution

10/25/2026

At Pest Stop, we believe pest control is about more than getting rid of bugs. It’s about making our community a better, healthier place to live!

Today, our Pest Stop team spent the day at the Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia, sharing our love of bugs with some pretty amazing kids and families!

We got to introduce kids to some fascinating insects, answer lots of questions, and even convince a few brave souls to EAT A BUG!

One of the most important things we hope kids take away from today is that not all bugs are bad! In fact, many play incredibly important roles in our environment. The key is understanding which ones belong, which ones can cause problems, and when pest management is necessary to protect people, homes, and public health.

That’s what makes what we do at Pest Stop so much more than just pest control.

We’re your neighbors. We’re part of this community. And we care about the people who call it home.

Whether we’re helping a family protect their home, educating the next generation about insects, or supporting local events, our goal is the same: make people’s lives better.

And who knows? Maybe one of the kids who held a cockroach or tasted a cricket today will grow up to become the next great entomologist! 🪳🔬

A huge thank you to the Hands On Children’s Museum for letting us be part of the fun!

When you choose Pest Stop, you’re supporting a local business that believes in giving back to the community we all share.

🐜 Pest Stop Services — More Than Pest Control. We’re About People.

09/30/2026

"They came out within 3 hours" – that's the kind of response time that matters when safety is on the line. Rhett G. and the PestStop team handled Cathy's wasp nest removal quickly and professionally.

08/13/2026

A bat that came into contact with visitors near Staircase Bridge on Aug. 9 has tested positive for rabies.

Anyone who may have had contact with a bat in the area should contact a healthcare provider and their local health department promptly to determine whether treatment is needed. Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease if appropriate medical care is received promptly following an exposure.

Visitors should never touch or handle bats or other wild animals. If you encounter a bat, dead or alive, keep your distance and notify park staff.

Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/news/bat-tests-positive-for-rabies-at-olympic-national-park.htm

08/03/2026

🏆 We’re thrilled to share some big news! Pest Stop Services just won GOLD for Best Pest Control in the 2026 Best of the South Sound awards! 🎉

We also took home Bronze in the Best Customer Service category.

These wins belong to our incredible team, whose hard work and dedication show up in every job we do. And to our customers, thank you for trusting us to protect your families, homes, businesses, and communities. It means everything to us.

Here’s to another great year serving the South Sound! 🐝🏠

See the full list of winners: https://www.bestsouthsound.com/listing/2026/pest-control

Pest Control

06/26/2026

https://www.thurstontalk.com/2026/06/25/pest-stop-manages-good-bugs-and-bad-bugs-in-western-washington/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSqs_tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeigt8eYCidkx9PcVLTErg5FdQ2nvo6pdOwr2uOS9ZFKLEMKFN6UvHU3ERc34_aem_4PK-5ql9HkoL_riOyX3CtQ

Pest Stop, a pest management company based in Tumwater, serves customers along the I-5 corridor from the Portland area to south King County.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to Chuck—my dad and the proud founder of Pest Stop! 🛡️🕷️

Thanks for building this amazing company from scratch and for teaching me the ropes. It’s an honor to keep your vision moving forward!

From me and the entire Pest Stop team, we are sending out huge Father's Day wishes today to:
-Our favorite founder, Chuck!
-Every amazing dad working hard on the Pest Stop crew!
-All the incredible fathers who make up our loyal customer base!

We hope your day is filled with great food, family time, and absolutely zero uninvited (six-legged) guests. Enjoy your day!

06/09/2026

By now you've probably seen the news about New World screwworm showing up in Texas. Three calves confirmed positive in South Texas since June 3rd, and it's the first established livestock infestation in the U.S. since the original eradication campaign in the 1960s.

We've been getting questions about what this means for folks up here in Washington and Oregon, so we put together a full breakdown.

The short answer: Washington and Oregon have never had a confirmed screwworm case. Not before eradication, not after. The climate, the distance, and the biology all work in our favor.

The long answer is on the blog. Worth a read if you have livestock, horses, farm animals, or just want to know what's actually going on.

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06/02/2026

06/02/2026

🐻 We Had a Visitor This Afternoon!
So this happened right behind our Tumwater office today and we had to share it. A black bear paid us a visit out back, and honestly? Pretty cool wildlife moment. The good news is our honeybees were completely unbothered (smart bear), and the bear moved on without any drama.

If you're in the area, just a heads up to be mindful over the next little while:
🐾 Keep an eye on pets when letting them outside, especially in the early
morning and evening hours

🌻 Bring in or secure any bird feeders, as they're a major attractant for bears

🗑️ Make sure trash cans are secure before putting them out

Bears are naturally curious and generally just passing through looking for an easy meal. As long as we don't give them one, they'll keep moving. We alerted neighbors in the area and wanted to make sure our community had the heads up too.

Because that's what neighbors do. 🐝

Pest Stop | Serving Thurston and surrounding Counties since 1988
📞 Give us a call if you have questions about wildlife around your home!