When you start to notice signs of rat activity around your Guelph home, you may wonder what makes these rodents so adaptable to human surroundings and how they manage to get into places you thought were secure, such as sheds and garages. The answer is tied into rat intelligence, and we at Truly Nolen are … Continue reading Guelph Pest Control: What Makes Rats So Smart?
Unless you have a pet hamster or rat, you may view rodents as simply very unwelcome houseguests. You may be surprised to learn, however, that this group of animals is quite diverse and features certain special abilities. One interesting fact about mice, squirrels, gophers, and other rodents is that they are unable to vomit as … Continue reading Did you Know that Rodents Can’t Throw Up?
Owning a Waterloo business is a major responsibility and likely a major source of income for you, so when you realize your building has a rodent problem, this can be a major cause for concern. Not only can rodents seriously damage your property and nest and breed out of sight, but there are also a … Continue reading Do Rodents Chew Through Electrical Wiring?
Having a rodent infestation is a serious issue you need to handle right away. Rodents carry diseases that can harm you, your family members and your pets. They gnaw on wires, wood and plastics, which destroy your belongings and the structure of your home. If you can identify a rodent infestation, you can contact Truly … Continue reading How To Identify a Rodent Infestation in Richmond Hill
Burlington has some attractive homes and neighbourhoods, but it’s not just people who are coming here. Without intentionally doing so, there are habits you might have that are attracting rodents to your area. Understanding what those actions are can help you prevent a rodent infestation, but when you do end up with a problem, you … Continue reading Burlington Pest Control: Why Are Rodents Attracted to Your Home
If you suspect you have a mouse in your home, chances are there are many more of its kind lurking behind the walls. Some people think that a mouse’s short lifespan makes it unlikely to occupy your home for very long. The problem with a house mouse is how quickly and efficiently it can breed … Continue reading The Life Cycle Of A House Mouse
Mice are small and cute and rats are big and scary-looking, right? Not exactly. That is how the two types of rodents are presented on TV, but there are large mice, tiny rats, and several subtle differences between the two. Read on to learn the physical characteristics of mice and rats, understand how to tell … Continue reading Kitchener Pest Control: Is It A Mouse Or A Rat?
When people think of ways to keep rodents out of their homes, they often think of making sure no crumbs are lying around or sealing up cracks in a wall. While these are great tips to keep animals out, people often overlook other things that may attract them. For example, cardboard boxes are one item … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Keep Cardboard Boxes in Your Attic or Basement
Whether you own a dog, cat, bird or even fish and reptiles, they are likely treasured members of your Kitchener family, and you do all you can to keep them safe. From providing them with vaccinations to keeping your backyard gated, there are many safeguards you can use to keep your pet healthy, but … Continue reading Rodent Control: Keeping Your Pets Safe
Finding even a single rat in your home can raise a lot of concern as these pests are certainly not ideal neighbours. These rodents often enter homes during cold weather using surprisingly small cracks or holes. They can even swim through sewers and enter through drains and toilets, hence the common name “sewer rat.” When … Continue reading Why Rats Aren’t Worth the Risk