Maybe you’ve seen them - a flash of gray or black darting in the corner of your vision. Other times, you can see the signs they leave behind, such as oily marks or droppings, or maybe you can hear them scratching and scurrying in the walls. One thing is for certain:...
Benefits of a Pest Control Service
It's annoying dealing with pesky bugs and rodents. You may consider a DIY project to tackle the vermin. However, it's a better idea to hire a professional to eliminate these pests from disrupting your house. Here are some benefits of using a pest control service. Can...
Preventing Rat Infestations During the Rainy Season
The winter and spring months bring rain to Southern California, but they can also bring a rat infestation to your home. Rats prefer a warm, dry place to build a nest. During months with little rainfall, rats will build nests above ground in areas that are less likely...
How Rats Can Cause Electrical Fires
Rats and mice are known as spreaders of disease, but there’s another reason you do not want them anywhere near your home. Rodent infestations are also a leading cause of house fires. Rodents are estimated to cause 20 to 25 percent of house fires of unknown cause in...
How to Get Rid of Roof Rats
If you have been hearing scurrying noises in your ceiling, attics, or walls, you may have a roof rat infestation. This variety of rat nests above ground, rather than in a burrow. The peak activity time for roof rats is at dawn and dusk. When you hear roof rats moving...
Mouse and Rat Prevention Tips for your Southern California Home
Many homes here in Los Angeles have experienced mouse, rat, and rodent infestation. This is particularly unpleasant as rats and mice can transmit diseases, spoil food, and cause structural damage to your home. Below, we want to share effective tips for rodent-proofing...
Food Sources That Attract Mice and Rats to Your Home
Throughout history, mice and rats have been able to adapt to their environment and have been a nuisance to humans. Though rats do not need a lot of food to live, and will eat almost anything when they are hungry, a rat infestation is bad news for your home. Rats...
How To Get Rid of Rats in Your Yard
Rats have been a nuisance to human habitation for all of recorded history. They can spread disease, damage property, and reproduce quickly. Additionally, rats are quick and difficult to catch, and are small enough to fit into many hiding spots. They are known to...
5 Reasons Rats are Attracted to Your Home
5 Reasons rats are attracted to your home. Most years rats are less of a pest in the winter months for several reasons. First most animals do not breed and have babies in the winter because there is less food available and that makes it harder for the mother to...
Stop Rats Before You Begin Construction on Your Home
Are you getting ready to do construction or major repairs on your home such as replacing your roof, replacing doors or windows, getting sewer work done on your home, or any major home repair.? Here are 5 things you should make sure are sealed before your contractor...
Did COVID-19 cause the Rat Infestations in Los Angeles?
If you live in the Los Angeles area you may have noticed rats in your home or backyard, rats are running rampant right now, I have never seen rodent infestations like this before, I believe it’s because of the current covid-19 pandemic situation we are experiencing....
5 Pest Control Tips For Protecting Your Home During Winter Months
Since pests are at their peak during the summer months, homeowners sometimes forget that they need to remain vigilant in the winter as well. The cold temperatures cause pests like mice to seek shelter in warmer spots. Unfortunately, this could be your home. Below are...
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