Rodent 101 Infographic Part 3

DISEASES TRANSMITTED DIRECTLY Transferred directly to humans through 1.) Bite wounds and 2.) Ingestion of food or water  contaminated with rodent urine or droppings INDIRECTLY Transferred indirectly to humans through ticks, mites or fleas that fed on infected rodents. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Us, 1993-2013 Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly respiratory disease which is caused by infection … Read More

Rodent 101 Infographic Part 2

BAD, BAD RODENTS! Rodents such as rats and mice play an important role in the health of grasslands and forest, and are a major source of food for many predators and scavengers, including hawks, fox, bobcats, and even wolves.  Rodents such as rats and mice play an important role in the health of grasslands and forest, and are a major … Read More

Rodent 101 Infographic Part 1

THERE ARE 2,000 SPECIES OF RODENTS Rodents are animals of the order Rodentia (the largest order of mammals). More than 40% of mammals belong to Rodentia. They are found all over the world except Antartica. Rat Squirrel Porcupine Gopher Mouse Chipmunk Beaver Guinea Pig Hamster Prairie Dog Jerboa Despite their great species diversity, all rodents share common features. Rodents have … Read More

Ants Infographic Part 3

How to Keep Ants Away Trim vegetation around the property Clean crumbs and spills as soon as possible Clean and empty garbage bins regularly Keep attractive food items like honey and jelly in sturdy and sealed containers Seal all cracks and crevices that ants may use to gain entry to the property Check and repair faulty faucets, leaking pipes and … Read More

Ants Infographic Part 2

Areas Vulnerable to Ant Infestation** Kitchens – 96% Bathrooms – 89% Inside Walls – 73% Bedrooms – 61% Living Rooms – 60% Basements – 54% Air Conditioning and Heating Units – 37% Are Ants Dangerous? Ants are just considered as nuisance pests by most people. They don’t pose significant threat to human’s health since they are not vectors of diseases. … Read More

Ants Infographic Part 1

54 in 100 homeowners surveyed by NPMA* in 2011 say that ants is their number one concern.** 54 % of participating pest control professionals from a survey funded by Professional Pest Management Association say that ant infestations are currently on the rise throughout United States. ** Top 3 Invaders Although there are over 300 species of ants that are named … Read More

Rodent 101 [Infographic]

    RODENT 101 THERE ARE 2,000 SPECIES OF RODENTS Rodents are animals of the order Rodentia (the largest order of mammals). More than 40% of mammals belong to Rodentia. They are found all over the world except Antartica. Rat Squirrel Porcupine Gopher Mouse Chipmunk Beaver Guinea Pig Hamster Prairie Dog Jerboa Despite their great species diversity, all rodents share … Read More

Spider Infographic

SPIDERS Spiders are arachnids and not insects. They have eight legs and do not have wings or antennae.  Spiders seem to have a bad rap. A lot of people are afraid of them even though most species are harmless to humans. Spiders actually play an important role in our ecosystem – they are predators of various insects and arthropods.   … Read More