Can mice be dangerous? As a pest management professional I’m painfully aware that droppings are the main reason why people want mice gone. However, mice along with other rodent pests can cause fires. Mice show up in the strangest places. Can mice be dangerous and cause fires? I’m writing this blog post on the sad […]
Chew holes from rats are a common sign of their presence. That’s why it never ceases to amaze me that people who have rats are surprised when we confirm their suspicions. In fact, most people stay in denial for a while before they call in professional help. If you’re not recognizing chew holes from rats […]
Mice setting off your traps, but not catching anything? This happens to the best of us, including professionals. In order to solve this issue it may take some trial and error. Be prepared that you may need the help of a professional. Mouse control in your house needn’t be hard if you follow a few […]
Mice in the basement is by far the most common symptom of mice found in homes. The reason is that there are just so many areas where they can get in. Mice are small and agile. In fact, in order to get into a home they only need a hole the diameter of a pencil. […]
The best time to spray for pests is a two part question. The simple answer is whenever you see pests, but the real answer is much more complicated. The first question that must be answered is what are you trying to accomplish? There are really only two answers. You’re either trying to prevent a pest […]
Mice getting into your house? You’re not alone. This is by far and away the most common problem homeowners have during the winter season. In fact, most pest control operations in winter will solely focus on this one pest. But how are they getting in? This question is fair to ask and to many homeowners […]
Ants in the spring is a normal event for homeowners to call about. In fact, it’s our number on service request during the months of April-June. The question is why and what does the weather if anything have to do with it? Weather and pests Every year like clock work we get calls from homeowners […]
Carpenter ants on the roof can be a problem for many reasons, but it’s usually a symptom of a bigger issue. The person who finds them is usually a carpenter or a roofer. Carpenter ants on the roof usually means water damage Carpenter ants are a wood destroying insect and they love wet wood. These […]
Do you have mice in your shed? It’s a common issue, but there are ways to stop this from happening. However, first you need to know how the mice are getting in. The vast majority of people are under the impression that just because you can stop mice from getting into your home that the […]
Mice in your hot tub can be a terrible problem. I know this first hand as it happened to me not long ago when I sold mine. I was so mortified at what happened as it was carted away I offered to fix the problem for free. Mice in your hot tub is bad, but […]
