Pest care from homes to trees

Your home deserves a whole team looking after it.

Pest problems rarely respect the line between house and yard. Dr. Eco brings home pest care, tree expertise and plant health care together, with a team that explains what it finds and recommends a clear next step.

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Built by the team behind Cascade Tree Works.

Dr. Eco professional in blue shirt inspecting a home exterior with a homeowner

ISA Certified Arborist oversightCertified pest consultant guidanceCare for home, trees and landscape

Our story

We already cared for the trees. Homeowners asked for more.

At Cascade Tree Works, years of caring for local trees taught us to look beyond the branch in front of us. Insect activity, fungal disease, plant stress and conditions around a home can be connected. Dr. Eco grew from a simple question: what if one team looked at the whole property before recommending care?

That is what puts the “Dr.” in Dr. Eco. An ISA Certified Arborist and a certified pest consultant help assess each property. We look for signs of pest activity, plant diseases and disorders, including issues linked to moisture, soil or growing conditions. Finding concerns early may give us more ways to respond before damage spreads. Your team listens, inspects, explains the findings and coordinates an appropriate plan. We want you to feel looked after, not handed a spray schedule.

Why people call us

What you see at the house may start somewhere else.

A trail of ants at the counter, spiders around the eaves, insects affecting a tree, or moisture under the home can have different causes. Treating one visible spot without asking why it is happening can leave the real problem untouched.

Dr. Eco arborist in blue shirt examining a tree with a homeowner — One team connects what is happening in the home with what is happening outside.

Protect the home

Identify entry points, pest activity and conditions that make the structure inviting.

Care for the landscape

Look at the trees and plants near the home when they are relevant to the concern.

Make a sound decision

Understand the findings, the proposed work and what ongoing prevention can and cannot do.

See the connection

Why we look beyond the foundation.

This short illustrated video shows a few real pest pathways. It is a set of examples, not a claim that every insect moves from a home to a tree and back.

One example: ants

PlantsBranchesHome openings

Trees and shrubs: Aphids or scale insects can leave honeydew that attracts ants.
Route: Branches touching a building can give ants access.
Home: Openings and food sources can draw them inside.

Other pests behave differently. An inspection identifies the species and conditions before a plan is recommended.

Read the video summary

Hi, I’m Dr. Eco. Let’s look together. A pest at your door may have an outdoor connection. Some ants find food around trees and shrubs, where aphids and scale insects can leave honeydew. Branches touching a house can provide an access route. Boxelder bugs feed on trees and then seek shelter in buildings. Every pest is different. There is no single home-to-tree-to-home cycle. Inspect the home, landscape and entry points before choosing a plan. I put the Dr. in pest control. Let’s take a closer look at your property.

Don’t take our word for it

Follow the evidence.

These findings help explain why an inspection may include both the home and its surroundings.

1/16 inch

Insects and spiders can enter through a gap this small, according to University of Kentucky Extension. Entry-point work matters.

Read the UK Extension guidance ↗

Ants and honeydew

UC Integrated Pest Management explains how aphids and scales on nearby plants can support ant activity and invasion of structures.

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Seasonal movement

University of Minnesota Extension describes boxelder bugs leaving trees to find sheltered places around buildings in fall.

Read the extension guide ↗

Landscape access

The National Pest Management Association recommends keeping branches and foliage away from a house because overhanging vegetation can offer access.

Read NPMA guidance ↗

21 studies

A USDA Forest Service meta-analysis examined tree cover and home values across 21 studies. It concerns tree value, not pest-treatment results.

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What we offer

Care for your home, trees and landscape.

Your consultation helps us decide which services fit. Treatments, frequency and follow-up depend on the pest, the property and the inspection.

01 / Ongoing care

Preventive home pest service

Exterior perimeter care, monitoring, seasonal attention and recommendations to reduce the conditions that invite common household pests.

Discuss prevention

02 / Targeted help

Specialty pest services

Focused inspection and service for concerns such as rodents, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs and mosquitoes when appropriate. Some concerns need a separate treatment plan.

Talk through a pest issue

03 / Trees & plants

Plant health care

Assessment of tree and plant health, insect presence, signs of fungal diseases such as blight or anthracnose, and relevant landscape conditions. An ISA Certified Arborist helps guide the assessment and recommends appropriate care where needed.

Ask about plant health

04 / Under the home

Crawl-space vapor barriers

We assess crawl-space conditions and install a ground vapor barrier where appropriate to help manage moisture. Pest activity and entry points are addressed separately when needed.

Ask about the crawl space

05 / Inspection

Home and property assessment

A closer look at the house perimeter, accessible problem areas and the trees or landscaping connected to your concern.

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06 / Follow-through

Coordinated care

Clear findings, a photo record where useful, scheduled follow-up and one team that can connect home pest concerns with tree care.

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How our approach differs

More than a perimeter visit.

A basic perimeter-only service can be useful. Dr. Eco is built for homeowners who want the house, nearby trees, landscape and related conditions considered together.

What is considered	Basic perimeter-only visit	Dr. Eco whole-property approach
Starting point	Exterior pest treatment around the house	Listen to the concern and inspect relevant property conditions
Home	Foundation and common entry areas	Home perimeter, activity, access points and prevention
Trees & plants	Outside the basic visit’s scope	Arborist-guided assessment when trees or plants matter to the concern
Specialty concerns	Usually quoted as separate work	One team can coordinate a separate plan for appropriate specialty services
Care plan	Scheduled perimeter service	Inspect, identify, treat and monitor based on the property and selected plan
Documentation	Varies by provider and visit	Photo reports and an annual review in qualifying plans
Tree health	Outside the basic visit’s scope	Tree health risk monitoring and seasonal tree attention in qualifying plans
Between visits	Depends on provider terms	Contact the team about qualifying covered activity, subject to your plan terms

This compares two service scopes, not every pest company. Some providers offer broader care. Dr. Eco services, reports and follow-up depend on the selected plan, inspection, licensing and the work needed.

Why quarterly care?

More spraying does not automatically solve a pest problem. Our care follows a cycle: inspect the property, identify the pest and contributing conditions, apply an appropriate treatment, and monitor the results. The right frequency depends on the issue and your plan.

Talk through your property

The red-carpet experience

Here is what happens after you reach out.

01 / Listen

Tell us the concern

We ask what you have seen, where it is happening and what matters most to you.

02 / Look

Inspect the property

We look at the relevant areas, including the home and surrounding plants where appropriate.

03 / Explain

Review the findings

Your team explains the likely cause, the recommended work and any limitations.

04 / Care

Coordinate the next step

We schedule service, document the work and stay available when questions come up.

A track record of care

Hear from Cascade Tree Works customers.

Dr. Eco comes from the Cascade Tree Works team. These customers are describing their experience with our tree services. Their words show how our team treats people and their property; they are not reviews of pest treatment.

“These guys do a great job start to finish highly recommend them.”

AndrewTree pruning · March 30, 2020

“From the beginning with Richard coming to my home for estimate he was polite and thorough. Cascade emailed estimate quickly. Rich and Gary came out couple of weeks later to services my large trees that needed trimming. They did such a great job.”

Martha ChewningTree services · November 21, 2019

“Everything that was talked about happened. They were friendly and willing to go the extra mile if needed. They cleaned up all the limbs and debris.”

James SpurlingTree trimming and removal · November 17, 2019

“Their phone staff was friendly and were willing to answer any questions. They cut down a large pine tree ... The cleanup job was thorough.”

ColleenTree removal · October 30, 2019

“The stump grinding is just completed, leaving our yard clean and tidy. We had the best possible service with this nice group of men.”

Robert L. PikeStump grinding · August 29, 2019

Local service

Rooted in Southwest Washington.

We serve homeowners in Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield and nearby Clark County communities, along with the Portland area where service is available. Call to confirm your address and the services you need.

Let’s start with your property

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Eco.

Tell us what is going on. We will listen first, then arrange the right next step with the team. No pressure to buy a plan before anyone understands the problem.

Serving Southwest Washington and the Portland area. Call to confirm availability at your address.

Connect with our team

Tell us what you need, and our team will help arrange the next step.

Prefer to call? 360-718-7108

Common questions

A few things to know.

Does a vapor barrier stop pests?

A vapor barrier helps manage ground moisture in a crawl space. It is not a stand-alone pest treatment or a seal against every entry point. We assess moisture, pest activity and access points separately, then recommend appropriate work.

Will both specialists come to my house?

An ISA Certified Arborist and a certified pest consultant guide the care plan. The team members who attend your visit depend on the issue and the work needed. We will explain who is involved when scheduling.

What kinds of pests do you help with?

Common concerns include ants, spiders, earwigs and other household pests. We also discuss specialty issues such as rodents, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs and mosquitoes. Availability and treatment depend on identification and inspection.

Are treatments safe for children, pets and plants?

We choose products and application methods based on the site and label. Every treatment has specific precautions. We explain those instructions, including any required re-entry time, before service.