Solution of mice and rats

It should come as no surprise that America’s oldest documented pest control company has the BEST mouse and rat solutions. Our commercial or residential pest specialists have their own personal tricks on how to catch and keep rodents at bay. As the temperature drops, mice begin to move and seek indoor shelter. house mouse (Mush muscle) is one of the most economically important rodent species in the United States. They are an incredibly adaptable creature and can survive in many different environments as long as they have access to food, warmth and shelter.

House mice consume and contaminate food intended for humans, pets, livestock and other animals. They transmit pathogens that cause diseases such as salmonellosis in their feces. Their hair, urine and feces can cause various diseases, including allergies and asthma. In addition, mice can become infected with ticks or fleas and bring these parasites into the home where they can affect people or pets. Mice can also cause significant damage to structures and property through their biting actions. In fact, 25% of unexplained house fires in the United States are caused by rodents gnawing on wiring.

House mice can squeeze into a hole as small as the diameter of a dime. Due to their small size and behavior, the house mouse is estimated to infest 10-20 times more homes than rodents. Signs of a rodent infestation include burrows, droppings, and fresh bite marks or tracks. Call us to help you identify weak points where mice can enter your home or get rid of rodent problems.

Fact or Fiction: Pest control is not required in winter

DON’T MAKE IT UP! Indoors are where dozens of pests occur during the winter. Insects and rodents try to escape the harsh elements of winter, when temperatures drop too low, just like us. . Insects are cunning creatures that have learned various ways to survive the cold winter months.

Fact or fiction: Pests die in winter

DON’T MAKE IT UP! Most insect populations will decline and be very low during the winter months. In order to survive, the insects will hibernate in various stages as eggs until the temperature starts to rise again – signaling that it is time to wake up and hatch. Some insects will also undergo diapause, essentially hibernation, which begins when daylight hours shorten and temperatures begin to drop. An insect in diapause uses only a fraction of its normal energy and stores it in body fat all winter. Another amazing feature of insects is their ability to survive in freezing temperatures by producing glycerol in their bodies. Glycerol production in insects is like antifreeze in a car, allowing insects to supercool and survive extreme winter conditions.

One way insects overwinter is by hiding in tree holes, under bark and leaves, or even under the surface of the soil to avoid cool temperatures until the weather becomes more favorable. When these places are not available, many insects turn to the inside of our homes for protection, where there are too many cracks and holes for an insect to survive the cold months.

Fact or fiction: You can prevent pests from entering your home during the winter

FACT! Pest control now will help protect you in the months to come. Insects are incredibly small and capable of entering homes, but our pest experts have spent years studying pest habits and learning about changes in their biology. When the inevitable pest enters your home, call us to identify the intruder and prevent other pests from overwintering in your home.

Multitude flies	Merchant Grain Bugs	Lady Beetles	Stink Bugs
The most common fly is found in houses in winter. They tend to occupy the upper floors on the south-west sunny sides. Large and dark gray and will spend the winter in attics and hollows. A type of blow fly, but with very different habits. They thrive as parasites of earthworms and are not associated with litter, animal waste or unsanitary conditions. Requires shelter in winter Survive the winter as a semi-sleepy adult fly.	It is found in cereal products, cereals, cake mixes, pasta, cookies and chocolate. Contaminates stored food products and can contaminate food. They are dark brown, one-eighth of an inch long, and have six saw-like teeth on each side of their flat bodies. An insect can crawl into the packaging where it will eat and hatch. These bugs can fly and are attracted to lights, so they can be found around windows and other light sources. Commonly found in pantries, food processing areas or warehouses.	Lady bugs (AKA lady bugs) are common in the United States. yellow, orange and red colors, with fairy black spots. enter buildings through attic vents and usually holes near eaves and windows. Vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters can be used to suck up lady bugs, or simply sweeping them off the wall with a broom is an alternative for removal. When it decomposes, it causes odors and discoloration of the wall.	Stink bugs emit odors to deter predators from eating them. Remove rotten odors from the small holes located on their bellies. Stink bugs will spend the winter in your home, but they usually hide in wall gaps or attics until you see them come out of your house in the spring.

Do you think there might be some invaders?

Sanitation goes a long way in preventing rodent problems this winter. Applying these prevention tips along with quarterly visits to our Healthy Home Care Program will provide the protection you need and the peace of mind you deserve all year long. Our professional crew is just a phone call or a click away. Learn more about the steps we take to meet your individual needs and the skills we teach to help you maintain a happy, healthy, pest-free home.

We don’t just get rid of existing pests. We prevent them from coming back.