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...
What is the difference between a rat, a mouse and a rodent?
At first glance, mice and rats seem incredibly similar. In behavior and anatomy, however, they have a lot of differences. The words rat and mouse aren’t scientifically given. Still, it’s possible to tell them apart at first glance. The Similarities Before we discuss...
Tick Prevention – For Pet Owners and Beyond
When you think about ticks, likely you think about the impact they have on animals. After all, if you have a dog or cat you probably give it a flea and tick preventative to keep them at bay. However, ticks are clearly a big problem for humans too. Not only are they...
5 Tips for Rodent Proofing Your Home for Fall
Sure as the sun rises, eventually those lazy summer days will turn to pumpkin spice everything and fall will arrive. One of the most important things you can do to prepare yourself for this eventuality is to make sure you are “rodent ready” and you have done some rat...
7 Easy Ways to Avoid Rat Infestation
There are few things more terrifying to a home or business owner than the idea of a rat infestation in attic, basement or anywhere else on the property. While it’s possible to effectively exterminate rats when they have infested a space, the best solution is to avoid...
Rodents Under the Roof? Sure signs that you need attic pest control.
There are few things more unsettling than being woken by the sounds of scurrying above your head. Rodents in the attic don't just disturb your sleep. They can also cause serious damage to your home. Learning to identify the signs, as well as the best ways to make...
The Cost of Pest Damage to Your Home
Most of us like to think of ourselves as living in harmony with nature. That harmony, however, goes right out the window when household pests that include rats, termites, ants and others invade your home. These pests are not just unsanitary, they can actually cause...
Pest Spotlight: Silverfish
You open a box in your basement and half a dozen silvery insects speed away. What are they? Chances are good they are silverfish, a common household pest. What is a silverfish? These insects get their name from their silvery gray color and fishscale-like exoskeleton....
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