Roof rats can become a menace when they infiltrate homes or businesses. Capitalizing on small openings around utility lines, vents and pipes, these rodents easily find their way indoors. Their climbing abilities allow them to scale trees, utility lines, or nearby structures, allowing them to reach the roof effortlessly. Once on the roof, rats seek […]
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People can unintentionally attract rats into their homes through a variety of practices and conditions that create an inviting environment for these pests. Rats are resourceful creatures that can find shelter, food and water in human habitats. Here are some common things homeowners do that can attract rats into their homes: Improper Food Storage: Leaving […]
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Our homes are our sanctuaries. But unwelcome guests such as rats and mice can disrupt our tranquility. And their presence is more than just unsettling: These pests can damage your home in many ways. Gnawing and nesting issues Rats and mice have incisor teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives. To keep them from overgrowing, […]
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Rats are dangerous household pests that cause serious problems if left unchecked. Not only can they spread a host of diseases, including salmonella and the plague, but they can also damage your property and start fires. These pests usually enter your home through small holes, cracks and crevices. It doesn’t take much of an opening […]
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If you see signs of a mouse in your home, it’s a certainty there are many of them lurking inside. That’s because these mammals are tremendously prolific breeders. The house mouse (Mus musculus) has a gestation period of a mere 19 to 21 days. A litter consists of up to 14 young. Females give birth […]
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When the storm such as Hurricane Nicole passes, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. Then come the cleanups and insurance claims. Before long, life goes on as normal. Except there may be one thing the homeowner hasn’t considered: a new pest problem. Rodents can be a particular concern as rats and mice displaced by a […]
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Rats. Most of us hope to never cross paths with them, but odds are you’ll encounter one of these creepy critters sooner or later. Unfortunately, rats and other wild rodents are common in Florida. You can find them hiding out in basements, crawl spaces and attics. They cause extensive property damage as they chew through […]
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Wildlife can be extremely unwelcome when it shows up on your property. Possums, raccoons and rats can all be major problems here in Florida. How can you tell where they are, how often they visit your home or where they’re hiding? Slug-A-Bug performs a multi-point inspection of your entire property for wildlife removal. We look […]
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There’s so much about rats that people find disturbing and disgusting. One is how quickly they reproduce. Rats become sexually mature at a mere two to five months and will breed year round, even within their own families. A female rat can easily produce 40 to 60 young in a single year. Because of the […]
Read MoreMice are an ongoing problem. They like to live near humans so they can keep warm in winter and feast on people-foods throughout the year. Not only are these mammals adaptable to a number of environments, they’re adept at chewing through cords or electrical wires, climbing, jumping and squeezing through tiny openings. If you know […]
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