a number of common household undesired animals that usually come in the forms of rats and mice
Rats and mice fall under the family of mammal known as rodent. Rodents are a scavenger species that more or less takes advantage of any opportunity to eat anything that is digestible within their vicinity. Rats can also kill any creature smaller than itself to make a meal out of it. Rats and mice have […]
In a previous article, we explained how most naturally occurring drugs found in nature act as a pest repellant. In this article we want to continue with the theme of exploring natural chemicals that act to deter pests. This time we are discussing capsaicin. You may be familiar with this name as it is what […]
This time of year you may run into the common house mouse. This is because temperatures have been getting very cold at night. Mice are mammals and seek warm places in order to stay alive. Your walls, attics, and garage look very attractive to a cold mouse. Once a mouse gets into your home and […]
Although we have a soft spot in our hearts for our animal companions, we do not like it when insects and rodents enter our homes and yards. Unfortunately, rodents are a prevalent problem in Brevard County, Florida, where they wreak havoc on our land and spread illness. Mice, rats, and squirrels are the three rodent […]
The amount of severe damage rodents cause is irreparable at times. They are brilliant creatures that can move through tiny openings regardless of how small they may be. While a rat may require a slightly larger opening, the mice can enter through any space available. The most common entrances they typically access are chimneys, doors, […]
When you own a home in central Florida, you may feel like it is being invaded by pests. These pests, whether rodents or insects, are able to make their way into your home through cracks. Regardless of them being noticeable or not, you may feel frustrated just knowing they are around. Eventually, the pests will […]
America is a large country. It is bordered by the two largest oceans in the world, one on each side. Her trade with other countries ranks near the top of any country in the world. This has been the case for over a century. Naturally any hardy pest will have found its way over to […]
The term “exterminator” is one that is widely used and basically means a person or company which specializes in neutralizing pests. You would see the term used a lot more in years past to describe basically any company which handled pest problems. Today, pest control is used to describe a company which will work to […]
Sometimes the first noticeable sign people have of a rodent infestation is that the electrical wiring in their home has chew marks. If they have pets they may attribute the chewing to them. But many people who don’t have pets instantly become alarmed when they see the chew marks. So, first we would like to […]
Hawks are not typically considered a traditional pest. But people with small dogs and other small pets definitely should consider them so. A hawk or other bird of prey can swoop into your yard and nab a small dog in just a few seconds. People who lose small dogs often think it ran away but […]