The Scoops Co. Blog
Pet waste and yard care guides for Gresham, OR
Plain guides on dog waste removal and yard health for dog owners in Gresham and East County.
Spring cleanup: a whole winter of dog poop
When to clean up after a wet winter, how to do it step by step and how to fix the lawn afterward.
Read the article →How to stop your dog from eating poop
Why dogs do it, when to call the vet and the steps that help most, starting with a clean yard.
Read the article →Is dog poop good fertilizer?
Why dog poop isn't manure, why it doesn't belong in compost or a garden, and what to use instead.
Read the article →Does dog poop attract rats?
Rats eat dog poop, and a yard where it sits for days is a meal they come back to. The signs that rats are visiting, and how to stop feeding them.
Read the article →Why does my yard smell like dog poop?
Usually because of poop you can't see or urine in the soil, and rain brings it back. Where the smell hides and how to get rid of it.
Read the article →Can my dog get sick from poop in the yard?
Worms, giardia and parvo spread through poop left in the yard, and a dog can reinfect itself from its own. What to watch for and how to break the cycle.
Read the article →How to choose the best pooper scooper near you
Five questions to ask any service before you book, from which day they come to where the poop goes, and what a good answer sounds like.
Read the article →Is a pooper scooper service worth it?
When paying someone to scoop the yard makes sense and when it doesn't: the time it saves, and what skipping it costs a yard.
Read the article →Do pooper scoopers come in the rain?
Yes, and in Oregon they have to. What rain does to dog poop, why November through January matter most and what happens to a visit in bad weather.
Read the article →Is dog poop bad for your lawn?
Dog poop isn't fertilizer. Why it leaves dead patches, what stays in the soil after the pile is gone, and how to repair the damage.
Read the article →What do pooper scooper services do with the poop?
Your trash can, or off the property? The two ways services handle waste, what each means for you, and why dog poop doesn't belong in compost.
Read the article →Commercial dog waste removal: a guide for HOAs & apartment communities
Pet waste is a small problem that can become an expensive one for property managers. How commercial service keeps an HOA or apartment community clean.
Read the article →Why dog waste is more than an eyesore: the real health risks
Dog waste carries parasites and bacteria that affect your family, your pets and local creeks. What's in it, and why picking it up quickly matters.
Read the article →How often should you scoop your yard?
Daily, weekly or somewhere in between? The right schedule depends on your number of dogs, your yard size and how you use the space.
Read the article →What does dog waste removal cost in Gresham, OR?
Pooper scooper prices in Gresham and East County: what affects the cost, how per-visit and quarterly billing compare and how to get an exact price.
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