A rat or mice infestation can have the worst consequences for your home. Before things go out of hand, be sure to observe or invest in preventive and corrective maintenance measures: Be on the lookout for droppings inside and outside your home Remove possible sources of water, food and housing Keep trash bins covered Remove… Read More…
Rat Information
Getting to Know the Rats That Share Your Home
The Norway Rat and the Roof Rat are two among the most common species of wild animals that infest houses. Homeowners will find their nests or burrows in or around densely vegetated areas, raised or secure enclosures and garbage dumps, and they feed on discarded food and many types of vegetation. If your home is… Read More…
Keeping Mice and Rats Out of Your Property
Rodents do not only cause damage to your property; they also lead to the spread of diseases, such as rat bite fever, salmonella, foot-and-mouth disease, and even rabies. Droppings are the first signs that mice or rats are settling in. They enter through the smallest cracks and holes in your house and use outdoor… Read More…
Why You Shouldn’t Cuddle with Every Lovable Animal You Meet
Canoodling with wild animals that wander off into your property is never a good idea. Other than the risk of getting bit, many species also carry bacteria and diseases that are transmittable to humans. In Florida, for instance, nine people have come down with Hansen’s disease or leprosy after coming into contact with nine-banded armadillos…. Read More…
Get Critters Out of Walls and Your House Completely
Critters getting into your house through the attic or other entry points can crawl or fall down the walls and get trapped. This, however, doesn’t get them out of the picture – it can lead to annoying noises, smelly excrement and an awful stench if they die. To get wild animals out of walls,… Read More…
What You Need to Know About Rat Bites
Most of us prefer to keep our distance from these pests. They usually strike fear in us, and we do not want to be near them. However, they are common pests and have large populations throughout the US. They can be found out in the woods, in the grass, along the sidewalks and, unfortunately, sometimes… Read More…
How to Tell if You Have a Rat Infestation
It is one of the worst things that any of us can imagine, our home being invaded by rats. We dread the word rat around our house, but rat infestations can happen. And, the best way to stop a full blown infestation is to recognize the signs that you have a rat problem. However, this… Read More…