In addition to causing damage to your home, a rodent infestation can actually make your family sick. In fact, rats and mice can transmit more than two dozen different diseases to humans. Transmission can occur through direct contact with rodents, their droppings, urine or saliva, or indirectly through contaminated food, infected fleas, ticks or mites….
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Category: Rodents
What’s Eating Your Insulation?
While most people hardly ever look in their attics, the one exception is usually right around this time of year. Whether it’s to retrieve holiday decorations from storage, or to investigate where that draft is coming from, many Albany NY homeowners find themselves in their attics for the first time in months – and they…
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Do You Have Animals in Your Attic?
Are you hearing noises in your attic? It could be your over-active imagination – after all, it is almost Halloween – but it might just be the real deal. Putting paranormal activity aside, it’s possible you’ve got animals in your attic. In fact, we receive many calls about nuisance wildlife in the attic this time…
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5 Reasons to Continue Pest Control in the Winter
Many homeowners believe that pest control isn’t important in winter. During the coldest months of the year, they reason, pest activity appears to be almost nonexistent. Unfortunately, pest problems can remain an issue year-round, and neglecting pest control in the winter can lead to serious infestations. Here are five important reasons to schedule a winter pest control…
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What’s the Difference Between and Mice and Rats?
Mice and rats are both common household pets. Though they are often associated with one another, mice and rats are actually very different creatures. They can be distinguished from one another by their physical and behavioral characteristics. Generally, mice are much smaller than rats. They have furry tails, while rats’ tails are hairless and scaly….
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Interior and Exterior Baiting Systems for Mice
What are the benefits of interior AND exterior baiting for mice? In the winter months, humans want a place that is warm, comfortable and has a food and water source. Mice have a similar way of thinking and often invade our homes because of the benefits of having 4 walls and a roof over your…
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The Best Way to Control Mice
One of the best ways to control mice is with an exterior baiting system. Mice are always going to be a threat to your home, especially once they have infested. When mice infest a structure they leave behind odors, the oils from their bodies, urine and fecal matter. These odors will attract new mice. Exterior…
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What’s the Difference Between a Mouse and a Rat?
So you suspect you may have an unwanted small rodent living in your house? Chances are you probably don’t want to share your space with this critter – or the dozens of friends and family members he may have brought with him – but you’re not exactly sure what he is, where he is, or…
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Are Mice Dangerous?
Mice may be cute little critters, but the truth is that having them in your home can be dangerous! Though they are small and may seem harmless, mice can cause significant damage and can put you and your family at risk in a variety of ways. Disease A mouse infestation can put your health in…
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Mouse in the House
Most people think that mice enter your home only in the Fall when it starts to get cold. While this is true, what people don’t know is mice spend time in your home throughout the year. Mice can nest in your home in the summer, when this happens, in most cases you have a serious…
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