Western Exterminator, formerly Pratt Pest is proud to announce the appointment of Jerry Murphy as our new Operations Manager. Jerry Murphy is a long time veteran of the Structural Pest Industry. He graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Entomology (with distinction) in 1977. Jerry has spent many years in the service, […]
Continue readingFire Ants Identified in Seattle
The European fire ant (Myrmica ruba) has recently been found to be established and thriving in Seattle. The European Fire Ant (EFA) should not be confused with the imported Fire Ant species (Solenopsis spp) that has gained such notoriety in the Southern United States yet the sting delivered is no less painful. As with other stinging […]
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