Blog: rodents

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Fall Pests to Be on the Lookout For

Fall has fallen here in the South, and cooler weather has come with it.


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Terminix Warns of Increased Fire Risks Posed by Rodents

As the temperatures begin to cool off this fall and winter, rodents will become more active in homes as they seek shelter and additional food sources.


Mouse in the House? A Guide to Common Rodents Found in Homes

The National Pest Management Association has declared October 17-23, 2021, as Rodent Awareness Week, an annual observance to promote greater awareness about the threats rodents pose to health and property.


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7 Ways Pests Are Taking the Sweat Equity Out of Your House

7 Ways Pests Are Taking the Sweat Equity Out of Your House By Bob Vila, home improvement expert If you’re like so many other property owners, you put a great deal of time and energy, money and thought into your single biggest investment, your home.


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Danger of Trapping Rats On Your Own

Danger of Trapping Rats On Your Own Not only can rats spread disease and aggravate your pets, but they can also chew on electrical cables and wreak other havoc on your home.


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Pests That Outsmart Winter

Pests That Outsmart Winter These five pests have evolved to withstand wintery conditions to survive: Mosquitoes: Adult mosquitoes will not survive, but the eggs will.


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How to Make Sure Rodents Don’t Invade Your Shed This Winter

How to Make Sure Rodents Don’t Invade Your Shed This Winter Sheds are the perfect place to store your lawnmower, shovels, and other equipment.


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Squirrels

Squirrels It’s Rodent Awareness Week! The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) estimated 45% of rodent issues occur in the fall and winter.


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Warning Signs of Rodents This Fall and Winter

Warning Signs of Rodents This Fall and Winter As the weather gets cooler, rodents like mice and rats look for warmth inside of homes.


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5 Mouse Myths

5 Mouse Myths Popular culture has formed the image that mice are sneaky, clever rodents that love to eat cheese and trick house cats.