Mouse traps or glue boards are just two of the many methods available to someone looking to control mice. As a pest management professional I have a preference. We all know what a mouse trap looks like. As of late there have been some new entries into the market, but the truth is that they […]
What is the cost of mouse extermination? It’s a question that pest control companies answer daily. However, instead of asking what is the cost of mouse extermination I think the real question is: what am I getting for my money? The extermination of mice at first glance may seem easy, but recently mice have become a year-round […]
To get rid of squirrels in the attic is more of a process than an event. In fact, for some homeowners it can turn out to be a chronic issue. There are 2 main squirrels in Connecticut that we as exterminators deal with. They are the grey squirrel and the flying squirrel. Here are some […]
How do gutters effect pest control? Did you know that having properly screened gutters not only will prolong the life of the gutter and your home, but it’s also necessary for proper pest management? The gutter is as old as the modern home itself. It diverts water away from your foundation to keep the […]
How do mice get in houses it’s a comment that pest controllers hear all the time. The complaint comes from frustrated homeowners that just want mice gone forever. In some cases a service person can block up obvious areas, but in other cases mice just chew their way in again. Over the winter I was […]
Termites and pressure treated wood are generally two things you don’t hear in the same sentence. This is mainly because we’ve been led to believe that pressure treated wood will prevent all instances of termites. Contractors use treated wood for ground contact installs, new sill plates and finally even to repair termite damage. I have […]
Keeping mice out of outdoor appliances is hard. There probably is no greater frustration in the spring time than getting a bill from a contractor for $1000 or more because mice got into a pool heater, generator or A/C condenser. Yet, every year this happens to thousands of people. Did you know this could […]
Insulation removal and replacement is a messy business. So messy in fact that the average homeowner likely won’t want to do it themselves. Should you replace your insulation? It depends. The first reason to think about replacing insulation is sometimes easy to make. How much damage have pests done? Over the past 27 years in […]
Small ants in the kitchen can be a big problem especially if they’re a pavement ant. The pavement ant is also common referred to as a sugar ant. Small ants in the kitchen The pavement ant is the same ant that you see during the summer time at cracks in sidewalks. They commonly will push […]
Bat versus mouse droppings are actually quite different in appearance. If you know the difference between the two your chances at controlling either pest rises. Get it wrong and it will be a complete failure. The methods of control for these pests are very different. In order to begin a discussion about poop, you’ll need […]
