If you’ve noticed some of the tell-tale signs of a rat infestation in your house, it’s time to look into some rat control options. There are two main rat species that infest houses in North America, the roof rat and the Norway rat. Both species can carry harmful...
9 Places Where Rats Hide in Your House
Rats! The word alone sends shivers down our spine. Everyone hates these rodents, at least when they show up uninvited in your home. When you learn that rodents spread more than 30 different diseases, finding places where rats hide in your house becomes an issue you...
How Often Should You Rat Proof Your Commercial Business
Rat proofing is often the last thing on a business owner’s mind, but understanding why, when, and how to do it will save you time, money, and stress. Without proper pest control, many businesses can end up spending a fortune or even close down trying to handle an...
How to Remove Rats from Your Home
Did you know that rats and other vermin represent a major health hazard when they are present in living spaces? If you’ve seen them in your house or noticed the tell-tale signs that they are around, it can be a frightening situation. However, it’s not something to...
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 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...
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...
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