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Preventing Spooky Pest Issues

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or outdoors, inspect them for pests like spiders, beetles, or rodents. Spiders Spiders are common, lightbulbs to reduce the number of insects (which attract spiders). Rodents Cooler temperatures drive rodents indoors in search of food and warmth. Halloween decorations (i.e., corn stalks, hay bales, etc, pumpkins outside for long periods, as they attract rodents when they begin to rot. Inspect and seal gaps or holes around the house where rodents could enter. Cockroaches Cockroaches are drawn to food

The Fall Pest Outlook: Rodent Pressure on the Rise

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to roofs. Keep grass and weeds trimmed around the property to reduce hiding spots for rodents. Avoid dense mulch layers near the foundation, as they can attract rodents. Remove Clutter, rodents could nest. Store firewood and materials at least 20 feet away from the house and 18 inches, and plumbing issues, as rodents are attracted to sources of water. Remove standing water from gutters, conducive to attracting rodents or insects and help homeowners correct them. Until next time

The top pests of 2023

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Flies Mosquitoes Cockroaches Rodents Occasional invaders (e.g., house centipedes, moths, silverfish, by the Harris Poll. Rodents Cockroaches Spiders Bed bugs Stinging insects (e.g., wasps, hornets, invaders (e.g., house centipedes, silverfish, stinkbugs,) Termites Rodents Cockroaches Ticks Mosquitoes, and conversations, these pests consistently emerged on top when it came to being “influencers.” Rodents Termites, this past year and remain a threat heading in 2024. Rodents Mosquitoes Bats Ticks Fleas Bed bugs

Celebrate National Pest Control Month

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as rodents and cockroaches. “Without the steadfast efforts of pest control professionals, the general, and conducted online by the Harris Poll, 88 percent of Americans have had bugs, insects, or rodents, the structural integrity of a home. Rodents and cockroaches contaminate food, spread disease, and exacerbate, invaders – rodents, cockroaches, and flies – are recognized transmitters of potentially serious, rodents by sealing any cracks throughout your property with an appropriate sealant. Prevent cockroaches

The evolution of rodent control

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establishments – especially restaurants, cafes, and bars – has depleted rodents’ usual food sources, which has, disease-transmitting rodents. For decades, Clark Pest Control has delivered rodent control services, : Physically excluding rodents from homes by sealing up openings in the foundation and roof line, and around doors, windows, and utility openings Focusing on good sanitation practices to deny rodents, or outside your home. If you’re experiencing an issue with rodents in and around your home, call California

Pests look to beat winter’s chill

Commonly encountered pests like mice and cockroaches are outside dwellers. But much like humans, they and other pests do not like cold weather. They would prefer to be inside when winter rains and cooler temperatures roll in.

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there are many suspects to choose from, rodents are one of the top pests that plague homeowners this time, habit of gnawing on electrical wiring inside wall voids or in attics Rodents also can damage, : Rodents are said to invade 21 million homes in the U.S. each winter, bringing with them bacteria, and on electrical wires. To keep rodents out, seal all cracks and holes leading into the house, securely – these two foodstuffs are favorites of rodents and cockroaches. Squirrels and raccoons

The Mid-Winter Pest Update

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rodents and wildlife.” Abundant rain from the winter of 2016-2017 yielded an increase in plant, and destructive commensal rodents – mice, Norway rats, and roof rats. With more places to eat and live on the exterior of a commercial facility, rodents improved their chances of gaining access to the holy, conditions arrived this winter, eliminating the rodents’ natural food sources, their first move was to use, of rodents and other pests were disrupted by these events,” says Ingram, “and as a result, they went

Pest proofing your home for winter

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. Their likely target – your home. Rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and occasional invaders like boxelder bugs, choice, as it provides shelter and easy access to food and water. Once inside, rodents, cockroaches, you know that a leading cause of electrical fires in homes is a result of rodents chewing on wiring, of time; pet food is a highly desired meal for rodents. ✓ Remove any yard debris around the foundation, . Rodents, squirrels, and other pests will take the high road to find a spot to get inside. Using caulk

Tips for rodent proofing your home

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are often the first line of defense when it comes to making sure mice and other rodents can’t gain access, will be lost, and the rodents will quickly return. Keep firewood, boxes, and other household goods, is exclusion. Physically sealing off your home to deny rodents access is the way to go. Seal openings, , wire screening, or lightweight sheet metal. Because rodents are excellent climbers, openings, are experiencing a problem with rodents, call or text (800) WE-NEED-YOU (936-3339) or drop me an email

The Most Vermin-Infested U.S. Cities

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Angeles ranked seventh, and Riverside and San Francisco ranked 11th and 17th, respectively. As for rodents, in children, and how rodents can access your home in search of food and shelter during winter (INSERT LINK, Pest Management Association that speak to cockroach allergies and rodents. We’ve also shared some, , pet food, and birdseed in sealed plastic containers Keep rodents out with physical barriers; install, If you’re concerned about cockroaches or rodents threatening your home, call or text (800) WE