Key Points Rodents can spread diseases through direct contact or exposure to their excrement. Hantavirus is commonly transmitted through breathing in dust contaminated by rodent droppings. Rat Bite Fever can be spread through rodent bites, scratches, or consuming...
Key Points: Mice are among the most common pests and can rapidly infest homes, particularly during the colder months. They are drawn to food and warmth, and even a small crack can allow them entry. Mice pose health risks through diseases like salmonellosis and can...
While you may not realize it, the daily habits you practice could be inviting pests into your home. Take note of these five ways you may be inviting pests into your home, and what you can do to stop these nasty bugs and rodents from entering your home. Leave the...
The cold temperatures of winter may not have fully hit yet, but they are well on their way. With this shift in temperature, some pests will take the opportunity to enter the home, finding warmth and a source of food and water within your walls. Take a look at some of...
While many of the myths about pests started out as truths or what were thought to be truths, many of them quickly evolved into something much grander. Learn the truth behind each of these myths so that you can better protect your home and belongings from intruding...
Nearly every household has a problem with pests at some point. From the occasional spider to outright infestations, such as ants or mice, household pests are varied and always a headache. Depending on your geographical region, you may have problems with certain pests...
With temperatures dropping there are a few pests that use this opportunity to move into the warmth of your home. These pest become major annoyances, some causing damage to the structure as well as the health of our family. Learn to recognize the most common pest of...
Key Points: Rodent infestations are often identified by droppings, gnaw marks, and unusual sounds. Rodents create runways or paths that can be noticed outdoors and sometimes indoors. Gnawing sounds, droppings, and greasy marks along walls are common signs of a rat or...
Voles can be found all across the United States. Similar to gophers and moles, these pesky rodents can begin to cause damage to your yard and home. Identify the signs of voles before they completely infest your yard, causing thousands in damage. Appearance The vole is...
Every pest is different in how they will damage and infest your home. Looking for the obvious signs of infestation is important, along with recognizing some of the most common bugs, rodents, and other pests in your area. Recognize the early signs of pests in the home...
