True, some people keep mice and rats as pets. Rats are known for being smart, intelligent pets. Mice have a reputation for being curious, and they could even be considered cute. But the difference between a well taken care of pet rodent and a wild, uninvited pest in your home is huge. Are rats and… Continue reading Are rats and mice dangerous to your health?
3 Signs You May Have Raccoons In Your Attic
Raccoons are nocturnal animals that are known for being crafty dumpster divers. They may seem comical or even cute, but not if they invade your home. Raccoons are considered pests for several reasons. They carry various diseases. Raccoons are messy creatures that scratch, shred and destroy almost everything they come into contact with. It’s important… Continue reading 3 Signs You May Have Raccoons In Your Attic
Winter pest control tips
There is something for everyone to love about winter, pests included. As it gets colder outside, we all like to spend more time inside, including pests. The following is a list of unwanted pests that you need to keep your eyes on. Carpenter Ants It’s common to believe that once summer is over, all your… Continue reading Winter pest control tips
Why is rodent control so hard
Why is rodent prevention so difficult? As with most things in life, when it comes to rat control techniques, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize they have a rodent problem until an infestation is already underway. Still, even if you do clear out your rodent infestation,… Continue reading Why is rodent control so hard
How to catch a rat
It’s weird how rats and mice are often portrayed as cute in movies and cartoons. But cute doesn’t mean safe. Rats are truly dangerous pests. When a rat shows up in your kitchen, bedroom, or garage, you take every measure to get rid of it. It’s critical to catch a rat before it contaminates your… Continue reading How to catch a rat
How to protect your home from summer pests
Protecting your home from bugs during the summer months is no small feat. No matter where you live, summertime means one thing bug season. Bugs thrive in the summer, and they also breed in the summer, so it is imperative to protect your house from pests. Chinch bugs, mosquitoes, spiders, lovebugs, stink bugs and are just… Continue reading How to protect your home from summer pests
How to keep rats away
The personified cartoon rodents we see on television are so dangerously cute because they play games, talk, and even save the day. However, real rats are a whole different story; they carry diseases, damage electrical wiring, gnaw through walls and an honest problem in the home. If eating our food and chewing through our valuables… Continue reading How to keep rats away
Rat infestation and disease facts
Rat infestation is a numbers game. Rats and mice are extremely successful breeders, the more of them there is the more disease they can spread. Sexually mature rats are pregnant for about three weeks and can birth anywhere from six to twelve rat pups. Rats and mice can have four to six litters a year… Continue reading Rat infestation and disease facts
How to get rid of rats without poison
It happened; you have got yourself a rat problem despite your best efforts to maintain a clean and tidy household. We understand. This problem can happen to even the best of us, but unfortunately, rodents aren’t so picky with their living location, which means that any nook and cranny is as cozy as a king-sized… Continue reading How to get rid of rats without poison
10 Reasons to Why You and Your Home Should “Go Green”
In a world of large corporations that use a great number of natural resources, it can be difficult for an individual to imagine that they can have any sort of environmental impact. But as a homeowner, you actually have quite a lot of power and responsibility. You have many choices to make while running a… Continue reading 10 Reasons to Why You and Your Home Should “Go Green”