Grizzly Pest Solutions

10/14/2026

Tired of flies ruining your yard? Check the grass! 🪰🐕

If you've noticed an explosion of flies around your patio or yard lately, the culprit might be hiding right under your feet.

As a pest control tech, I get asked all the time how to get rid of heavy fly populations. Spraying helps, but the most effective trick is eliminating their primary breeding ground: dog p**p. Flies are drawn to pet waste like magnets, using it to feed and lay hundreds of eggs at a time.

If keeping up with yard cleanup is the last thing you want to do after a long work week, I cannot recommend my friends over at Ladybug Scoops enough! 🐞💩

They provide reliable, professional p**per scooping services so you can enjoy a clean, waste-free, and much less fly-ridden yard without ever lifting a scoop.

Pair a clean yard from Ladybug Scoops with perimeter defense from Grizzly Pest Solutions, and you’ve got the ultimate defense for outdoor summer hangouts!

🐻 Need pest control or want a referral?
📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724!

👉 Check out Ladybug Scoops for your yard cleanup needs!

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08/29/2026

Got Bees? 🐝🍯

Another Grizzly client had a massive, honey-packed colony invading their structure, giving us the opportunity to call on Tristen Tartaglia with Southern Oregon Swarms to save the day!

Instead of exterminating these crucial pollinators, we subcontracted Tristen to perform a safe extraction.

Her hard work preserved the entire colony, giving them a second chance to do what they do best: pollinate our local orchards and make incredible honey.

Huge thank you to Tristen for her passion, diligence, and dedication to her craft! 🤝

🐻 The Grizzly Difference: We’re here to protect your home from the pests that don't belong, but when it comes to honey bees, we protect the pollinators first.

If you're dealing with invasive bees in your structure, don't just call a standard bug guy—reach out to Southern Oregon Swarms, or call us to help coordinate a safe live extraction!

05/08/2026

The Heat is On—And So Are the Wasps! ☀️🐝

This recent heat wave has supercharged the local wasp population. Those tiny little "starter" nests you noticed a few weeks ago? They aren't so tiny anymore.

As the temperature rises, so does the activity level of the colony. What started as a single queen is now a growing workforce of defensive workers. If you have nests under your eaves, patio covers, or play structures, they are quickly turning from a nuisance into a real safety hazard for your family and pets.

The Grizzly Approach:
I’ve been busy clearing out "hidden" nests all over the area this week (check out that bucket from just one afternoon!). I don't just knock them down; I treat the area to discourage them from rebuilding and ensure the colony is neutralized.

Don't wait until someone gets stung to clear the air.

🐻 Get the Grizzly Guarantee. I’ll do a full sweep of your home and knock out the problem before the next heat spike hits.

📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724 for a free estimate and fast, local service.

05/04/2026

Hidden Highways & Overlooked Entry Points 🐁🏗️
I talk about exclusion a lot because it’s the only way to truly win the battle against rodents.

During a recent inspection, I found very little evidence inside the crawl space—just a few droppings. However, the real story was on the outside. Two previous companies had serviced this home, but both overlooked these massive gaps. Instead of sealing the "highway" into the home, they simply dropped a bait station right in front of this compromised vent and called it a day.

Putting out bait without sealing the holes is like trying to bail out a boat without plugging the leak. Even if you have a current pest control provider, take a walk around your foundation. Are tiny entry points like this being ignored? If rodents can get into your crawl space, they are only one step away from your living room.

🐻 The Grizzly Difference: I provide extremely thorough assessments and permanent solutions. I don’t just manage the population; I help you build a fortress.

📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724 to schedule your professional inspection today!

05/01/2026

That "Tearing" Sound? It’s Not Just a Normal Web. 🕷️🔊

Are you noticing messy webs around your foundation or under your siding this spring? You might be looking at the doorstep of a Black Widow.

Black Widows love dark, secluded spots where they can stay tucked away during the day. While most spider webs look like art, a Widow’s web is famous for being messy, tangled, and unorganized.

The Grizzly Pro-Tip: Have you ever brushed a web away and felt actual resistance—maybe even heard a slight "tearing" noise? That’s a major red flag. Black Widow silk is significantly stronger than almost any other spider in Oregon.

In this photo from a recent stop, you can see a female guarding her egg sac. One sac can contain hundreds of spiderlings—which is why "sweeping them away" isn't enough to solve the problem.

At Grizzly Pest Solutions, we don't just clear the webs. We treat the hiding spots and create a barrier to keep these venomous neighbors away from your family and pets.

🐻 Get the Grizzly Guarantee. 📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724 for a free estimate on your Spring perimeter protection!

04/30/2026

Masters of Hide-and-Seek! 🕵️‍♂️🚫

Bed bugs are on the rise, and once they move in, they don't leave voluntarily.

Eliminating them is one of the trickiest challenges in pest control. They don't just "live" in your bed; they hide in the tiniest cracks, and their eggs are incredibly small, sticky, and resistant to most DIY treatments.

Look at the evidence from a recent inspection:

Image 1: Two adult bed bugs tucked deep under the seam of a couch cushion.

Image 2: Those tiny, rice-like specks? Those are the eggs. Look at how small they are compared to a common staple!

Why does home treatment usually fail? Because the product never actually reaches the bugs. In this case, the homeowner had sprayed and dusted all over the house, but the bugs were tucked deep inside the couch—hiding all day and only coming out to feed while the owner was relaxing watching TV.

The Grizzly Difference: 🐻
I don't just spray and hope for the best. I get into the "nests" and manually remove them with a high-powered vacuum before applying specialized products directly to their hiding spots. We don't just reduce activity; we solve the problem for good. Guaranteed.

If you or someone you know is battling these bloodsuckers, don't waste another dollar on DIY "fixes."

📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724 and let’s make your home a safe space again!

04/24/2026

Flying ants... or something much worse? 🐜🛡️

Earlier this week, I posted about Carpenter Ant swarmers I found out at Applegate Lake. But yesterday, I was called out to a kitchen in Medford for a much more serious "swarm."

The homeowner suspected they were Termites on the move—and they were exactly right! Termite and ant swarmers can look very similar to the untrained eye.

As you can see in this photo, the colony was pushing swarmers out of their underground nest, up through their "mud tubes," and directly into the living space. While ants are a nuisance, termites are a structural emergency—they work 24/7 to eat you out of house and home.

The Grizzly Lesson: If you see wings on your windowsills or "dirt" tubes climbing your foundation, don't guess.

🐻 Get the Grizzly Guarantee. I’ll identify exactly what’s invading your space and provide a plan to stop the damage before it gets expensive.

📞 Call or Text 541-450-9724 for a free inspection!

04/23/2026

Waking up with bites? 🛏️🚫

At Grizzly Pest Solutions, we don’t just handle the ants and spiders outside; we protect your most personal spaces, too.

This photo is from a recent inspection for a homeowner who had been battling bed bugs on their own for over a year. They did a great job keeping the population low, but they just couldn't cross the finish line to total elimination.

Here is the hard truth about bed bugs: They are masters of hide-and-seek. If you miss just one or two, the cycle starts all over again.

Don't spend another year—or another night—fighting a losing battle. Let a local professional confirm exactly what you're dealing with and provide a plan to eliminate the population for good, not just reduce it.

🐻 Get the Grizzly Guarantee and take your bedroom back.

📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724 to set up a complimentary inspection and estimate.

04/21/2026

Love is in the air! 🧡🖤

These two "love birds" are Largus californicus AKA "California bordered plant bug" (often mistaken for their cousins, the Boxelder bug). This time of year, they are busy making connections(pun intended) and trying to take over the world—or at least your backyard!

While these guys belong out in nature, they have a habit of wandering into your home and becoming "occasional invaders" in your living space.

At Grizzly Pest Solutions, we specialize in two things:

Identification: Knowing exactly what’s crawling on your foundation so we use the right treatment.

Exclusion: Finding those tiny entry points and sealing them up for good.

Don't let these love birds move into your guest room!

🐻 Get the Grizzly Guarantee! Call or text Brian at 541-450-9724 for a free estimate and professional protection.

04/20/2026

The Swarm Is On The Move! 🐜✈️

While exploring around Applegate Lake this weekend, I stumbled across an active Carpenter Ant nest.

This photo shows an "Alate" (or Swarmer). These are the "royalty" of the ant world—their only mission is to fly out, find a new wood source, and start a massive new colony.

While this one is staying in the woods, many of its cousins are looking at YOUR home as their next project. Unlike termites that eat wood, Carpenter Ants excavate it. They chew out smooth galleries and tunnels to build their nests, effectively hollowing out your home's structure from the inside out.

The best protection is prevention. Don't wait until you see the "frass" (sawdust-like debris) or wings in your window sills.

🐻 Get the Grizzly Guarantee! We stop the swarm before they start carving out a home in yours.

📞 Call or Text Brian at 541-450-9724 for a free inspection and local Southern Oregon protection.