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How Do You Know if It’s a Mouse or a Rat?

Posted on December 21, 2021
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There are key differences between mice and rats. Mice are much smaller than rats. Adult mice are about 7 1/2 inches in length, including the tail. The most common rats in the United States are the Norway rat and the roof rat. They are about 14 to 16 inches in length, with tail length varying by... more
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Bed bugs in retail stores?

Posted on December 20, 2021
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Bed bugs appear in retail stores because people who frequent stores may have bed bugs hitchhiking with their personal belongings. Bed bugs may be carried on purses, backpacks, and potentially shoes and other items. They may hitchhike on clothing, but this is a relatively rare occurrence unless... more
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What Are the Symptoms of Cockroach Allergy?

Posted on December 17, 2021
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Common cockroach allergy symptoms include: Sneezing Runny nose Itchy, red or watery eyes Stuffy nose Itchy nose, mouth or throat Postnasal drip (a flow of mucus from behind your nose into your throat) Cough Itchy skin or skin rash If your cockroach allergy triggers your... more
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Can Mice Climb Walls?

Posted on December 16, 2021
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Unfortunately for humans, both mice and rats are very good climbers, and they can even ascend straight up a vertical surface if the texture is rough enough. They can also jump up to 18 inches and slip through surprisingly small cracks and holes as small as a dime, making it very difficult to keep... more
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How Do I Know If There Are Mice in My Walls?

Posted on December 14, 2021
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Mice typically stick to the darkest, unoccupied parts of your home including crawl spaces, air ducts, and wall cavities. Additionally, they usually stay hidden during daylight hours, so you may have an infestation long before you ever actually spot a mouse. Here are some signs that you may have a... more
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Subterranean Termite Habits

Posted on December 13, 2021
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Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies containing caste systems. Typical colonies have three distinct castes: reproductives, workers and soldiers. The reproductives, including the queen and king, are responsible for mating and populating the colony. A queen is the largest... more
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What Do House Mice Eat?

Posted on December 10, 2021
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In nature, mice prefer to eat cereal and seeds, but they will also eat insects, nuts and fruits. Inside structures, mice will consume almost any human food, but prefer grain based products. By:... more
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Do Roaches Offer Any Benefit?

Posted on December 9, 2021
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Everything in nature is interconnected, and even scavengers like vultures have their place in the natural order. Roaches do, too. They’re nature’s recyclers, mopping up wastes, eating decaying plants and manure, and generally helping to break down natural elements. Although inside your home... more
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Why Cockroach Infestations are Dangerous

Posted on December 7, 2021
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Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria and six types of parasites. The spines on their legs add extra surface area, which easily picks up bacteria and parasites from the surfaces they touch. They also eat garbage, sewage, and anything else they can find, which passes through their system and into... more
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Physical Characteristics of Rats and Mice

Posted on December 6, 2021
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There are over 70 species of mice and rats widely distributed across North America. The house mouse (Mus musculus) and the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) species are in the Muridae family, which is the largest family of rodents and mammals in the world. House mouse: Small head, small feet,... more
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