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Bird feeders and rodents – a bad combination

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Bird feeders and rodents – a bad combination, What do rodents, primarily mice, and the birds that you enjoy feeding in your backyard have, for another backyard resident – rodents. And when we say rodents, we include various species of mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, and voles. As a result, backyard bird feeders can provide rodents and other pests with an easily accessible source of food, and that can spell trouble. What attracts rodents to bird feeders Fallen seeds: Birds often scatter and drop seeds while feeding. Rodents

How to spot rodents in your home

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How to spot rodents in your home, , mosquito, and termite control expert, would like to make you aware of the signs that rodents may be present, threats posed by these critters. Gnaw marks: Rodents can cause serious property damage by chewing, sign of a rodent infestation. Nests: Rodents prefer to nest in dark, secluded areas where, are these sounds can be attributed to a family of rodents scurrying about the house, between the walls, and up in attics. Rodents are especially fond of attics because they provide dark, secluded

It’s Rodent Season: Are You Ready?

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Rodents rank as the # 1 pest Americans are most afraid of encountering in their homes. Beyond being a nuisance and threat to your property, rodents can spread more than 35 diseases, including, Week and Clark Pest Control wants to share some of the telltale signs’ rodents may be inside your home and what steps you can take to snuff out any rodent threat. Signs of Rodents According to the National Pest Management Association, an estimated 21 million U.S. homes are invaded by rodents

The facts about hantavirus

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Rodents present numerous health and food safety risks, and one of the more serious threats, in a 60-year-old man. The virus is carried by several types of rodents – mainly the deer mouse – and is shed in their urine, feces, and saliva. The contaminated excreta from infected rodents becoming airborne, . Although rare, direct animal transmission (e.g., a rodent bite) can also infect other rodents, , and other buildings that may be infested with rodents. Hantavirus symptoms Hantavirus infection

Back to School Pest Control Tips

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and rodents can cause more headaches than a pop math quiz. With nearly six million students enrolled, a variety of pests including rodents, flies and cockroaches. Student lockers, desks, faculty lounges and dorm rooms are areas where ants, cockroaches and rodents can feed on a leftover peanut butter, significant health risks to students and staff. For example, rodents can spread hantavirus, . Property Damage - Pests like rodents and termites can cause significant damage to school buildings

The top pests of 2023

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Flies Mosquitoes Cockroaches Rodents Occasional invaders (e.g., house centipedes, moths, silverfish, by the Harris Poll. Rodents Cockroaches Spiders Bed bugs Stinging insects (e.g., wasps, hornets, invaders (e.g., house centipedes, silverfish, stinkbugs,) Termites Rodents Cockroaches Ticks Mosquitoes, and conversations, these pests consistently emerged on top when it came to being “influencers.” Rodents Termites, this past year and remain a threat heading in 2024. Rodents Mosquitoes Bats Ticks Fleas Bed bugs

The Fall Pest Outlook: Rodent Pressure on the Rise

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to roofs. Keep grass and weeds trimmed around the property to reduce hiding spots for rodents. Avoid dense mulch layers near the foundation, as they can attract rodents. Remove Clutter, rodents could nest. Store firewood and materials at least 20 feet away from the house and 18 inches, and plumbing issues, as rodents are attracted to sources of water. Remove standing water from gutters, conducive to attracting rodents or insects and help homeowners correct them. Until next time

Preventing Spooky Pest Issues

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or outdoors, inspect them for pests like spiders, beetles, or rodents. Spiders Spiders are common, lightbulbs to reduce the number of insects (which attract spiders). Rodents Cooler temperatures drive rodents indoors in search of food and warmth. Halloween decorations (i.e., corn stalks, hay bales, etc, pumpkins outside for long periods, as they attract rodents when they begin to rot. Inspect and seal gaps or holes around the house where rodents could enter. Cockroaches Cockroaches are drawn to food

April is National Pest Management Month

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A 2023 survey commissioned conducted online by the Harris Poll found that 88 percent of Americans have had bugs, insects, or rodents in their home in the past year. Despite so many home, threats. Such pests as cockroaches, rodents, and ticks can transmit dangerous disease-causing pathogens, in protecting public health: Disease prevention: Many pests, such as mosquitoes, rodents, and flies, can, insects, and rodents can trigger allergies and asthma attacks in some people. Pest management efforts

The value of winter pest proofing

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to food and water. Rodents, cockroaches, and other pests can contaminate food, spread disease, a cozy, critter-free sweater. It helps keep unwanted guests like rodents and insects out, preventing, in 3D, not just at eye level. Look from the foundation to the roof since rodents, squirrels, and other