Any type of wild rodent in your house is cause for concern and reason to call pest mice control in Burlington. However, there are different mice species that might invade your home, including house mice and deer mice. Both have the potential to cause property damage and potentially carry disease. However, the two species are … Continue reading Burlington Pest Control: Differences Between Deer and House Mice
Despite its name, the Norway rat is not from Norway. Rather, Rattus norvegicus (as it is known to biologists) arrived in the Provinces aboard cargo ships arriving from the eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East and India starting almost three hundred years ago. Well into the 20th Century, about half of the freighters arriving at East Coast … Continue reading Brampton Pest Control: What Is A Norway Rat?
Spooky season is just around the corner. Many people revel in autumnal glory once fall is in full swing by displaying their most festive decorations. Many fall decorations include live pumpkins for authentic seasonal beauty. However, pumpkins can attract various pests to your home in droves, like children flock to Halloween candy. Find out how … Continue reading Keep Your Pumpkins Safe From Pests This Fall
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
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
The year 2020 was a year unlike any other. The global pandemic took a toll on everyone and everything, and that includes pests. With more people spending more time at home, and fewer restaurants being open, rats especially were on the rise in residential areas during 2020, prompting a more serious need for Niagara pest … Continue reading What To Expect From Pests This 2021
Looking around your home, would you know a rat’s nest if you saw one? Most people wouldn’t, and that’s a problem. There are serious problems rats can cause for homeowners, so recognizing their nests is essential in getting rid of the infestation. When you do find a nest in your home, it’s time to call … Continue reading What Does a Rat’s Nest Look Like?