How to keep rats out of your crawlspace
Termites might be able to do more structural damage than rodents, but nothing can match the sheer volume of damage caused by rodents all across the world. Here are some helpful ways to ensure that you keep rats out of your crawlspace for good. Doing regular inspections is a great first step in multiple home maintenance…
How to clean up rodent droppings safely
Did you recently discover a rodent infestation in your home? Maybe you found a mouse nest in a random spot in your garage or saw a rat scurry across your kitchen floor? Whatever the case, rodents can make a big mess. Cleaning up rodent droppings can be a fairly simple process, but it in important…
How to inspect your gutters
We see gutters all the time that are in terrible shape. These entry points provide access into the attic for rats, squirrels, and other wildlife. Find out below how to keep your gutters in tip-top shape to protect the largest single investment you’ll ever make, your home. What causes gutters to fail Clogged downspouts are…
How to get rid of ants in your kitchen
If you haven’t experienced ants invading your kitchen then you’re either lying, or you don’t own a kitchen. We all hate that morning occurrence when you forgot to clean up the random piece of food on your counter and all of the sudden you have a trail of ants swarming all over it. So what…
How to inspect your attic for rodents
Winter is upon us and it’s time to inspect your attic. Maybe you’re planning on selling your home this Spring. Maybe you just got done cleaning your gutters and noticed some rotten facia board which has been providing entry points into the attic. Maybe an attic inspect is a normal thing for you and you…
How To Inspect a Crawlspace For Rodents
If you are thinking about selling your home then keep in mind that the inspector will always inspect the crawlspace and the attic and will call out any rodent activity that they find. It is best to find this beforehand and make sure that everything is dealt with prior to listing the home, if possible. …
How to remove squirrels from your attic
Squirrels are cute and furry, but they can cause a lot of damage in crawlspaces or attics if they invade to build their nests. Not to mention some squirrels are considered endangered or protected species so you have to be very careful how you deal with them. With that said, if you have determined that…
How To Set A Rat Trap
Rodent trapping has been going on for millennia using everything from the simplest “stick-holding-up-rock” traps, to the most advanced electronic zappers on the market today, and everything in between. If you are experiencing rat activity and need some guidance for how to trap them, this should help point you in the right direction for how…
3 Reasons why rats aren’t going for your traps
Hello homeowner, are you trying to trap some rats? At first were you having some measure of success but now it seems like the rats aren’t interested? Maybe you have a chicken coop out back and have been desperately trying to get your rodent issue under control but they never seem to go for the…
How to trap Norway rats
About Norway rats The Norway Rat (Rattus Norvegicus) is a hardy, adaptable, aggressive, and sly mammal. It has been in America for over 250 years and is well known for it’s large size, along with it’s burrowing habits. Norway rats will often create burrows around sidewalks, home foundations, patio slabs, or any other protected area….
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