Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but both found nest material and strange sounds are indeed signs of mice. Of course they could be signs of other things, too. A pest management professional can make the determination. There are several more signs of the presence of mice. The more that you discover, the
VIEW MOREIf you thought deer mice were called deer mice because they hung around in the same places as deer, you would be right, almost. Supposedly they got the name because their coloration and markings are similar to those of white-tailed deer – with a light-colored belly and legs, and a tawny brown upper body. And
VIEW MOREMany of us have had to deal with mice in our home or garage on occasion, but rats! Thanks to COVID and resulting business shutdowns, rats are running amok in some cities. Why is that? you wonder. Think garbage – a rat’s number one food source. No restaurants or other food establishments open, no spilled
VIEW MOREHard to say whether you’re seeing the same mice each time, or whether they are new invaders, or even the offspring of earlier visitors. When the mice disappear for a while, they could be leaving the garage after a brief exploration, but it’s more likely the mice have moved into other areas of your house.
VIEW MOREZack Ciras of Colonial Pest Control talks about mice, and what to do when the typical pest control methods don’t seem to work.
VIEW MOREIf you’ve got an ongoing mouse problem in your home and you’re working with a pest control professional, there are things you can do to insure that your control program works. Any pest control technician will tell you that it’s difficult to permanently eliminate mice without some help from the customer. New mice will continue
VIEW MOREYou might think that’s a dumb question. Surely anyone with mice living in their home would know that they have mice living in their home. Not necessarily. Rodents are successful in part because they can remain hidden when they have to, they forage under cover of darkness, and they nest in out-of-the-way places that are
VIEW MOREMice only need the tiniest of spaces to squeeze their way into your home. Zach Ciras, Quality Manager with Colonial Pest Control, talks about how to prevent a mouse infestation, as well as what to do once mice take over. Listen or read more to find out how to control mice in your home.
VIEW MOREIs there a carved pumpkin, or two, sitting on your front porch right now? Then you should be afraid…be very afraid! We’ve posted blogs before about household pests associated with Christmas and holiday decorations, such as bugs that hitchhike in on Christmas trees and greens, or wood-boring beetles and termites that hide in firewood. We
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