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Posted on March 31, 2020
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We are considered an Essential Service per the government so if you have any rodent, ant, termite or other pest issues, we can come to you and exterminate them! We have protocols set in place, if anyone is sick or feeling ill we cannot treat their residence or business. If there are no medical... more
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Rodent Tip Tuesday | Clean up after a Rodent Infestation

Posted on February 11, 2020
Follow these procedures to reduce your risk of exposure. These are recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Remember that bleach can stain surfaces and that cleaning chemicals can be harmful if misused. ALWAYS follow labeled instructions. NEVER dry sweep... more
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Interim Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Vehicles with Rodent Infestations

Posted on February 10, 2020
Introduction Rodents, including squirrels, mice, and rats, may construct their nests in cars, trucks, campers, and other vehicles, especially if such vehicles are used infrequently. Rodent nesting materials can be found in many areas of a vehicle: the engine compartment, including in... more
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Flying Squirrel Can Cause Damage

Posted on December 30, 2019
Squirrels are non-aggressive however; they are capable of causing destruction. They dig up nuts and other items from the ground and they can leave huge holes in your yard. They can disrupt flowers and other vegetation and they can trample and eat out of your garden. If you have bird feeders,... more
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Flying Squirrels Description

Posted on December 7, 2019
Squirrels are divided into three distinct groups. Tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Each of these species has the full capacity to exact mass destruction on your yard as well. From red squirrels to eastern gray squirrels and fox squirrels they can all cause serious damage... more
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Squirrels Habits, Activity and Movement

Posted on December 1, 2019
Squirrels forage for food about four to six hours a day just after dawn and before dusk, with the remainder of the day spent lounging or sleeping. Squirrels don't hibernate, but do stay in their nests during heavy bouts of winter weather. On cloudy days, or during courtship, they may spend more... more
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Why Do Squirrels Squawk in Trees?

Posted on November 28, 2019
Birds aren't the only animals calling from trees. You may have been scolded by a squirrel without even recognizing it. Chattering noises might sound like some kind of bird, and squirrels can make a screeching noise similar to a bluejay. You might hear an alarm call, raised because of the... more
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Life Cycle of a Squirrel

Posted on November 25, 2019
It takes about 40 to 44 days for the gestation period of female squirrels with one to nine babies born into the leafy den, which is usually a hollow in a tree. At birth, squirrel babies – neonates – are born hairless and blind, and it takes them between 28 to 35 days before they open their... more
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Squirrel diseases and what to look for

Posted on November 14, 2019
Leptospirosis a squirrel standing on a rockThis disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira is common in many wildlife species including squirrels. In humans, symptoms of Leptospirosis include headaches, fever, weakness, rash and an array of symptoms that are often mistaken for other... more
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