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 […]
Strange noises in the attic is a call that we get often. As a company we’ve been around for over 22 years. In that time we’ve learned that a lot of the noises that people hear repeat depending on the season and time of day. Attics are the most notorious for having this occur. If […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flies in a restaurant are never a good issue to have. However, did you know that most food service operations will deal with these pests at some point? As an exterminator I’ve seen some things that frankly have turned my stomach. One that doesn’t is a restaurant with flies, fruit flies to be exact. I […]
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 to catch mice is a matter of persistence and knowing the particulars of your prey. Can you do it? Every year mice are a problem throughout the world. Over history rodents in general have been responsible for not only disease, but also contamination of food stuffs and food areas. To say that mice are […]
Pest control in the fall is a very important time of the year to receive service. However, many homeowners ignore it because they assume pests are gone. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, many pests such as mice, stinkbugs, wasps and ants will overwinter in your home and emerge next spring. Here […]
How do mice get into homes? Do you know? Contrary to popular belief the vast majority of homes all have the same areas where mice are able to get inside. Also, there are some key tips to know where those areas are. Its a seasonal thing Every fall as the temperature dips the phone begins […]
