Rodents, such as mice and rats, are some of the most common pest that plague homeowners. The problem with a rodent infestation is not only the fact that they are destructive, they can also pose a significant health risk to both humans and pets. They can also aid in introducing other household pests, like fleas, and attracting pests like … Read More
How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice
No one wants to face the possibility that they have a mouse in their house, but as the changing season brings cooling temperatures they will be looking for a warm place to sleep, eat, and raise their young. Make sure that your home doesn’t become theirs. If you’ve seen one mouse, he’s not alone. If you actually see a mouse … Read More
Preventive Pest Control for Commercial Warehousing
Warehouse damage from rodents Mice and rats cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage a year in the United States alone. They break into food storage, chew through boxes, and cause electrical damage inside the walls of warehouses and other storage facilities. Rodents can carry a number of diseases as well, which can leave food facilities especially vulnerable as … Read More
Town and Country Pest Control: Strategies for Keeping Out Rodents from Urban and Rural Areas
Strategies for Pest Control for City and Country City and country life differ in a variety of ways, but certain species have managed to adapt to basically all living conditions. Raccoons learn to live in garbage cans and squirrels use wires to make it from tree to tree. Rats and mice stop settling for living in the barn, and start … Read More
3 Signs You May Have a Rodent Problem
Rodents, which include mice, rats, and squirrels, have been known to transmit some potentially life-threatening diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rodents have been linked to the direct transmission of Hantavirus, hemorrhagic fevers, Lassa fe ver, Rat-Bite fever, salmonellosis, Tularemia, Bubonic plague, and Leptospirosis. Rather than risking infection, you need to take steps to stop a … Read More
Pest Control for Las Vegas Restaurants
It’s the middle of your restaurant’s dinner rush. It’s a packed house, but the kitchen and the wait staff are on top of their game and keeping customers happy. Everything is running as smoothly as possible- that is, until the shriek of a guest cuts through the room. It’s every manager’s worst nightmare: a rat in the restaurant, right … Read More
Rodent Control with Preventive Pest Control-Las Vegas
Have you heard scratching noises inside your house? Do you see mouse droppings in your basement, or worse, in your kitchen cupboards? There are effective ways to control them. Preventive Pest Control-Las Vegas can help. Rodent Prevention Preventing mice from ever entering your house is the best method of control. Inspect your home all around the foundation. Look for … Read More
Rodent Control Strategies for Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants can’t take time off for rodent control, nor can they afford to lose the extra revenue. However, with the amount of employees going in and out every day, it means that many more chances for an infestation to occur. Plus, if a plant handles any type of food packaging, it’s like placing a direct invitation to the rodent … Read More
How Mice Can Enter Your Home
If you think that mice cannot get into your home, you might want to think again. Many homeowners are very surprised to learn that mice have gotten into their homes even though the homeowner believed there are no access points for them to fit through. It is very important to know how mice can enter your home. All pests … Read More
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
How to Keep Rats Out of Your Business This Fall
No matter how neatly you maintain your business, no structure is completely immune from a potential rat infestation. These pesky creatures descend upon even the cleanest of places, and when a business owner’s reputation is on the line, there’s nothing worse than a rodent creeping up on a customer. Not only are rats annoying and downright terrifying to some people, but they also pose a serious … Read More
How to Keep Rats Out of Your Business this Fall
Rats are always bad for business. These vile creatures will destroy and contaminate anything in their path, which is why preventing and stopping them from entering any business premises is always necessary, especially this fall. Business owners acknowledge a zero tolerance policy when it comes to rats since these pests can easily destroy thousands of dollars in food products and … 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 common features. … Read More
Check out Preventive Pest Control on TV!
Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your businesses and homes this spring.
How to Stop Rodents from Entering Your Home This Winter
Don’t let rodents invade your home this winter. With a little knowledge and understanding you can prevent this pest. Rodents are sneaky. They usually enter our homes without being detected. The saying “quiet as a mouse” did become famous without a reason. But in order to survive they need to be quiet and get into safe places – like your … Read More