23 Feb 2024
A rat sticking its head through a hole in cardboard.

Roof rats take the high road into your home

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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22 Sep 2023
Brown rat on a deck

Unless you want rats moving in, stop doing these things

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. What you can do Here are some common things homeowners do that can attract rats into their homes: […]

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30 Jun 2023
Mouse standing on a pipe coming from a house foundation

Uninvited guests: how rodents can damage your home

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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10 Mar 2023
Roaches on toothbrush

Pest management is a necessary strategy for your well-being

Pests are more than just a nuisance: They can do serious damage to both your home and your health. You want to maintain a healthy and safe environment for yourself and your loved ones, so don’t wait for pests to become a problem. Regular pest control is essential. For your health Disease is most serious […]

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17 Feb 2023
Rat perched on coffee cup

Make pests unwelcome at your home

To keep your home pest-free, make prevention a priority. It’s more difficult to remove existing pests than to bar their entry in the first place. One important step is to seal up any cracks and crevices in the outside of your home. Spaces around plumbing, utility lines, vents, doors and windows are corridors for all […]

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18 Nov 2022
Pests after Storm

Pests can plague your home in a storm’s aftermath

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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12 Aug 2022
Rat peeking out of hole

Banish disease-spreading rats from your home

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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