Winter is just around the corner. As the bitter chill sets in and the snow begins to pile up outside your window, you’ll be grateful for your warm, cozy house as you weather out the cold months ahead. You’re not the only one who will enjoy your safe haven that is protecting you from Mother […]
Rodents are not only a nuisance, they also bring a variety of health risks if you leave them to breed in your property. Rats and mice alone bring and are capable of spreading as many as 35 diseases. These animals infect people directly through handling of carcasses, feces, urine or saliva, and bites.
Hantavirus
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Have you noticed 3-inch to 5-inch high mounds in your lawn lately? You may have a ground mole in your yard. Although they may seem destructive, there are a few pros to having a one of these furry creatures in your back yard.
Traditionally, ground moles are 6 to 8 inches long, have grayish black velvety […]
As the temperature drops, mice will begin looking for a warm shelter to wait out the winter. Like most other pests, mice tend to gravitate towards houses, not only for their warmth, but also for a food supply. What quickly started out as one or two mice and easily turn into a brood. Here are […]
While it may be true that we are, to some degree, scared of almost all the pests we will encounter, some of them seem to invoke a tad bit more fear than others. Rats are a good example of that. There is something about this particular pest that, most of us can agree, is unsettling. […]
Every year, rodents do some pretty significant damage to both property and the food supply across the United States. What’s worse, though, is that they have the ability to spread disease and create a serious risk to you and your family. Unfortunately, as the weather grows cold, though, they’re more likely than ever to want […]
Everyone is looking for the ideal way to get out of the cold. Unfortunately, that aspect of life isn’t limited to humans. Rodents are also looking for a way to come in out of the cold, and many of them are going to look to your home as the perfect place to raise a family […]
There are few pests that have a name that strikes fear into the heart of millions, but rats are probably at the top of that list. Think rats aren’t a problem in your area? Most people will deal with two primary types, the roof rat and the Norway rat, and any Bloomington pest control specialist […]
The world of pest control doe not quite end at mice and roaches. There are thousands of pests waiting to get into your home, and knowing all of their names is a bit difficult at times. Among other creatures, voles can be particularly troublesome.
A Bit Like Mice
Voles actually look a little like mice. They’re both […]
Mole runs – they can ruin the best looking yard very quickly. The last thing you want is to deal with these pesky creatures on your lawn. Wondering how to keep them out? These tips can help.
It’s important to remember why moles enter your yard in the first place. While many people suggest that they’re […]
