Mice in the garage is a solvable problem. The reason is that mice, with very few exceptions are getting in from one of 3 areas. Once these areas are identified a skilled pest control technician can eliminate this problem. Over the years we in the pest control industry hear the same complaints. One of the […]
How are mice getting in the basement? It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked by homeowners. If you’ve read the articles in our blog I’ve detailed many of the areas to start looking. However, there is one area that is often overlooked, the basement door or hatch to the outside. If you want […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pest control for your home is a good investment. The reason is that it’s a rare homeowner that knows exactly what pests they have. Typically when a homeowner finds something they call a contractor, that’s another bad idea and we have proof. Over this past summer Envirocare received two different calls from customers, both needed […]
Aluminum gutter guards for your home are a great idea. After all who likes to clean gutters? But gutter guards actually have great significance to the pest control industry beyond just keeping leaves out. Here’s why Pests in gutters There are many pests that breed, take shelter and move around in gutters, but the most […]
How do mice get in walls and the attic? It’s a question that we answer everyday. The fact is mice only need about the size of a dime to get into a home. Once inside mice can do almost anything they want. In order to know how mice get in walls and attics you’ll need […]
How do mice get into your home? It’s a fair question and one that I’m asked by a lot of people. People want to rid of mice and they want to know how they can do it themselves. I’m happy to give advice as someday it’s possible the person may become a customer or refer […]
Carpenter bees and carpenter bee damage is difficult to prevent. Every spring between April and June the phone at the office begins to ring off the hook with homeowners who have carpenter bees and are afraid of carpenter bee damage. It’s worth noting that carpenter bee damage is never structural in nature. The damage that […]
So, you found a termite mud tube. Now what? Finding a termite mud tube in your home is a sure sign that termites have been there. The next logical questions should be; how did it get there? What type of termite created it? Are the termites still there? Where else could the termites be and […]
