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...
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...
American Rat Control’s Pest Spotlight: Roof Rat
It's always disconcerting when you suspect that there is a pest inside your home. The Roof Rat can infest houses and apartments in many warmer areas; they often find their way into California homes. Wondering if there are roof rats in your attic or walls? Read on to...
What is the Vertebrate Pest Control Conference?
Almost every industry has some sort of conference or trade show which is vital to attend--for those who want to stay on the top of their game. The extermination industry is no different, as there are a number of pest control conferences in existence across the...
Pest of the Month: Black Rat
There are any number of pests, both of the rodent and insect variety that cause problems for California home and business owners. However, one of the most notable is the black rat--which is why we chose this creature for our “pest of the month" and share interesting...
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