Keep an Eye Out For Signs of a Rodent Infestation | Rodent Control
It’s that time of year again — football season, trips to your local farm and crisp, fall weather. But before you break out your favorite pumpkin spice-flavored treats, it’s important to remember to keep alert for uninvited guests looking to join in on the fun. As temperatures begin to cool, Town and Country pest Soltuions, […]
Why Ceiling Voids Provide Rodent Pests With An Ideal Living Space
You might be surprised how much of your ceiling is considered prime real estate for many household pests. Ceiling voids are in danger of being invaded by a wide range of insect and rodent pests. It has an ideal indoor environment for rodents looking for shelter from the elements outside. There are a number of […]
The Most Common Questions Asked About Mice
The mouse is one of the most well-known animals in the world. However, when we look at the mouse as a pest, we have to be aware of some extra info. Let’s take a look at some of the most common questions that we receive about mice. How are mice different from rats? The two […]
Where Mice Hide In The Home
Pretty much every homeowner has or will have to deal with mice at some point in their lives. The rodents will look for any small crack or gap that they can find to enter the home, and to build their nests in various areas of the building. Let’s take a closer look at where mice […]
How Mice And Rats Are Different
You’ve been recently noticing some weird things in the home. There are gnaw marks on the furniture, and you’ve spotted tiny black-rice looking pellets behind one of your counters. Worst of all, you hear scratching and squeaking noises at night. After a while, you realize that the signs are clear – you have a rodent […]
Telling Roof Rats And Norway Rats Apart
The roof rat and the Norway rat are the two most common rat species in home infestations, and while they are very similar, there are some differences in appearance and behavior. Let’s take a look at how you can tell these two rat species apart. Size and appearance Roof rats are also known as black […]
The Sleeping Habits Of Mice
Mouse infestations often go unnoticed because mice do most of their day-to-day activities at night. This is an adaptation that helps them survive, since scurrying around in the dark makes them less noticeable. However, they may still be noisy, and if you hear scratching, gnawing or squeaking sounds at night, then you may be dealing […]
House Mouse Prevention and Control
House mice are considered one of the most economically significant and troublesome rodent pests in the U.S. These rodents survive and thrive under a wide range of conditions around farms and homes. They eat food intended for pets or humans. They contaminate surfaces for preparing food in your home with their urine and feces. Their […]
What Causes Mice Infestations?
The presence of house mice is a problem for homeowners. These unwelcomed houseguests create a lot of mess, cause a lot of damage and transmit diseases. If you’ve spotted even a single mouse in or around your house, that is reason enough to worry. Moreover, if you do not initiate control measures immediately, after spotting […]
Here’s How House Mice Thrive
Some animal researchers have called the house mouse the second most successful mammal on earth. That’s quite the title, and it validates the view that the mouse is the most prolific rodent pest in the US. According to various surveys conducted in the pest control industry, mouse control makes up about 68% of all rodent […]
