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What can cause a cockroach infestations?

Posted on February 15, 2021
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The first step to getting rid of your roach problem is to understand what species of cockroaches you're dealing with. What do the roaches look like? An American cockroach is dark brown and between one and two inches long, while a German cockroach is smaller and usually more of a light brown... more
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Rats in your walls

Posted on February 12, 2021
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Like mice, rats tend to get into food packages and containers that can be chewed through, so if you see bite marks on packaging, throw those things out and prepare for the possibility that you might have a rat infestation. Rats are nocturnal creatures, so if you have a problem with them, you'll... more
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Mice in your walls

Posted on February 11, 2021
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Mice have a tendency to carve out pathways in your home that they travel in. As such, if you hear noises that seem to follow a distinct pattern, you could have a problem with mice on your hands. Some other clues that mice have invaded your space include the presence of mouse droppings in your home,... more
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Rodent Nests

Posted on February 9, 2021
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Rodents prefer to nest in dark, secluded areas where there is little chance of disturbance. House mice, specifically, like to build their nests out of shredded paper products, cotton, packing materials, wall insulation and fabrics. If you see these materials scattered around the home, it might be... more
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When Bedbugs Bite

Posted on February 8, 2021
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Bedbugs are active mainly at night and usually bite people while they are sleeping. They feed by piercing the skin and withdrawing blood through an elongated beak. The bugs feed from three to 10 minutes to become engorged and then crawl away unnoticed. Most bedbug bites are painless at first,... more
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Cockroaches In your home

Posted on February 5, 2021
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Cockroaches are considered a pest because they can contaminate food and kitchen utensils with their frass (droppings), possibly spreading microbes and causing health problems. Some people may be allergic to cockroaches, or their byproducts, and many people dislike their appearance. Large... more
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Where Bed Bugs Hide

Posted on February 4, 2021
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Bedbugs may enter your home undetected through luggage, clothing, used beds and couches, and other items. Their flattened bodies make it possible for them to fit into tiny spaces, about the width of a credit card. Bedbugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but tend to live in groups in hiding... more
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Rodent Gnaw marks

Posted on February 2, 2021
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Rodents can cause serious property damage by chewing through almost any type of material – including plastic and lead pipes – to obtain food or water. House mice and Norway rats are also known to gnaw on wires behind walls, which can increase the risk for a fire in the home. It’s necessary to... more
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How to Spot Mice or Rat droppings

Posted on February 1, 2021
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What to Look For Droppings: Finding mice or rat droppings around the home is one of the most common signs of a rodent infestation. Measuring approximately 1/8-1/4” (3-6 mm) long, these pellets are often left behind in places where food is stored, such as kitchen cabinets or pantries.... more
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Allergies & Asthma

Posted on January 29, 2021
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While we tend to associate allergies and asthma with the outdoors, common household pests such as cockroaches, dust mites and rodents are also major triggers, especially in children. Cockroach saliva, droppings and decomposing body parts, for example, contain allergens that can exacerbate the... more
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