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 […]
What’s that noise, a rat? Why do I have rats? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many people have rats these days and they’re not all living in the inner city. Most of our new rat calls are coming in from the suburbs. Here’s what you need to know. Why do I have […]
Stains from mice and droppings can be two of the most disgusting things you’ll see that mice leave behind. The reason is that there will be no doubt where the mice have been traveling most frequently. Many times it’s in the most frequented places in your home like the kitchen. If you want to know […]
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 […]
Keeping mice out of the house permanently is the goal of a rodent exclusion. However, most pest control companies only provide rodent control. The difference between the two is worth talking about. Control vs Exclusion So, what is rodent control? In general it’s exactly what it sounds like. The company is going to control the […]
I’m often asked, what is the best way to get rid of mice? There are a lot of answers to this question, but if I had to choose one, by far the best way to get rid of mice would be with mouse snap traps. The great thing about snap traps is that mice are […]
These pictures are before and after shots of a wet, rodent infested crawl space that we just finished. This crawl was insufficiently winterized with very little insulation. To make matters worse it had insulation that was soaked with rodent urine and fecal matter. Here’s how we transformed it. After putting on our protective gear, […]
Did you know that a mice infestation are the greatest cause of unknown fires? If you’ve never seen a true mice infestation were mice have chewed wires I’ve posted a classic picture of just how devastating rodent damage can be. This particular wire has been chewed and permanently stained with rodent fecal matter and rub […]
Traditionally, most basements have fiberglass insulation installed at the band joist (which is the top outside perimeter board) and in between the floor joist bays. However, a new building trend is catching on with builders. If you go into a brand new home what you’ll find is that the insulation is only at the band […]
