Tag: rodent pest control

Fall Rodent Control

Rodents start entering homes and garages to nest for the upcoming colder months and they may be thriving on bagged bird seed and grass seed in the garage, on food they find in the kitchen, or on crumbs from snacks taken to other rooms. Mice can survive quite nicely on crumbs and have even been... more
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Rodent Awareness Week

Did you know that is is estimates that rodents spend about three percent of their daily activity gnawing on objects like wires? Keep an eye out for frayed wires in your home or underneath the hood of your car.... more
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How to Spot Mice or Rats in the Home

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Common Signs of a Rodent Infestation Many people associate the cold weather with high heating bills, power outages and other related problems, but rodent infestations should also be added to this list of winter woes. In fact, a survey by the National Pest Management Association found that 45... more
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Keep Rodents at Bay

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Not looking to cuddle with a rodent for warmth? We don’t blame you! Here’s how to keep mice and rats out of your home in the winter. No matter how tiny they are, rodents  have the capability to wreak havoc at your home. Not only are they irritating, but they can cause a lot of material... more
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Over Wintering Rodents

  Winter pests including rodents will be searching for warm spaces to spend the harsh winter season.  Here are a few tips on where to check to see if you have any unwanted pests finding warmth in your home. Rodents are still coming in and are active. Listen for noise in the walls and look... more
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Rodents Looking for Homes

When warmer days go away, rats and mice come out looking for warm shelter to spend the winter.  Usually in our homes.  Fall is the time of year when home owners should prepare for rodents seeking shelter in warmer places, and they should also understand the real damage these pests can do. Rats... more
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Rodent Control Facts

Here are some fascinating mouse facts you probably don’t know from A1 Exterminators: 1. If you have a mouse infestation, rest assured you are not alone. Each winter, mice and other rodents invade an estimated 21 millions homes in the United States. Mice typically enter our homes between October... more
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Avoid the Dangers of Fall Pests

The fall season brings with it warmer homes that will have pests seeking ways to move indoors and hunker down for the colder months ahead. Mice, rats, cockroaches and spiders are most likely to be lurking nearby in search of points of entry. A1 Exterminators explains that these fall pests can pose... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday Natural Rodent Repellent

Rodents will start to look for a home once the cooler weather arrives.  Prevention is the best way to keep rodents from invading your home.  To try a do-it-yourself remedy to repel rodents in your home, add one tablespoon of peppermint Castile soap with half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday – DIY Rodent Control

When you have mice in the home, it's crucial to figure out a way to get rid of them as quickly as possible. If you have peppermint Altoids on hand, you can use the peppermint Altoids as a natural mouse repellent. The little rodents cannot stand the scent of peppermint, and will go nowhere near it,... more
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