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January 9, 2019

ATTIC MICE

How to Tell if Mice Are in Your Attic? Do you have attic mice? The truth is, most people are unaware they have a problem in their attic. Why? Because mice are most active during the late hours of the evening and early morning. To notice attic mice, you must be awake and below their…

January 7, 2019

Mice Droppings

Mice Droppings: The Danger Why do we need to know what mice droppings look like? Of course, talking about this is a bit gross but very important. First, it’s crucial to know that infected rodents can spread over 35 harmful diseases… Some of these illnesses are spread directly through their droppings. What Do Mice Droppings…

January 5, 2019

Rodent Pheromones

Pheromones: The Rodent Facebook Rodents are social animals. Their main platform for communication & status updates occurs through releasing pheromones. A pheromone is a chemical released by animals that provides other “like” animal messages. The message found in a pheromone can influence other animals within the same species. Mice can sense a pheromone trail…

January 1, 2019

Ultrasonic Pest Repellers

The Claim: Ultrasonic Pest Repellers “So, I plug it in the wall and that will take care of my pest problem?” If you were to “Google” the phrase “ultrasonic pest repeller”, you would find a zillion pages filled with mixed reviews regarding the usefulness of these devices. Give it a try… Or better yet…

December 30, 2018

Catching Mice: Favorite Snap Trap Baits

When catching mice with snap traps… There are a few types of bait professionals will use to catch mice, and it's usually not cheese. Types of Best Mouse Trap Baits to Catch Mice #1 Peanut Butter: The“go-to” bait, and the one considered as best bait for mice snap traps, is peanut butter. When…

May 30, 2016

Wasp Control: Prevention And Tips

Wasp Prevention Can we stop 100% of wasps from gaining access to our property? Completely eliminating all wasp activity from our property is an impractical expectation. However, there are a few proven strategies that can be done to minimize the activity. When these actions are performed consistently, activity will be minimal, and wasp prevention will be…

May 23, 2016

Mosquito Awareness

Mosquitoes are considered to be the deadliest animal world-wide. Over 1 million people die around the world each year from mosquito related diseases. This pest is capable of transmitting many harmful diseases such as Malaria, West Nile Virus, and Yellow Fever. Review the information below to better understand their behavior and maybe prevent a few…

May 23, 2016

Homemade Fruit Fly Trap

Materials Needed in Making Fruit Fly Trap 1. apple cider vinegar 2. plastic wrap 3. glass, mug, or bowl 4. fork Steps in Making a Fruit Fly Trap Fill glass with apple cider vinegar (only need to fill cup 25%) Cover with plastic wrap… Poke holes with a fork into plastic wrap… The fruit flies will…

May 23, 2016

Get Rid of Spiders

Spiders are Everywhere Spider season is in full swing. Right now, you probably notice many more spiders in or around our homes. A great deal of the spiders we are seeing now are males looking for a mate. Unfortunately for them, the females are usually hidden from the young spiders. Most spiders are tendered to their…

May 23, 2016

Mice: Get Them Out!

Win The War Against Mice Rodent season is here, and mice are looking for a warm place to seek shelter. These pests carry many diseases and can harm your family and damage your home. Humans can contract illnesses like Hantavirus and Salmonella. Mice sometimes bring a few “hitchhikers” into our home. Fleas, mites, and ticks…

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ATTIC MICE

Mice Droppings

Rodent Pheromones

Ultrasonic Pest Repellers

Catching Mice: Favorite Snap Trap Baits

Wasp Control: Prevention And Tips

Mosquito Awareness

Homemade Fruit Fly Trap

Get Rid of Spiders

Mice: Get Them Out!

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