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11 Myths About Mice And Rats
11 Myths About Mice And Rats What do you actually know about mice and rats? Or maybe a better question is what should you know about them? Rats and mice are not something people often want to think about but when a problem arises, that’s exactly what they find...
Get to Know the Pacific Northwest Raccoon
General Raccoon Facts The raccoon is a native mammal, having a body that can reach a length of 16-28 inches and a weight of 11-57 lbs. which is typically the result of genetics, age, geographic location and available food sources. Its grayish coat consists of dense...
Learn how cracks in driveway could mean tunneling rats
Rats seek warmth and shelter as the weather turns colder and fresh food supplies as food supplies are exhausted outdoors. Rats can dig underground tunnels in an effort to find food and shelter. When their burrows extend under concrete, empty spaces are created in the...
How Rodents and Wildlife Get Into Your Home
Lets face it, rodents and wildlife are part of nature. We live in a world surrounded by the great outdoors. Even in the big cities you’ll find these creatures. As we have grown and populated the earth we have taken away space from natures natural...
The Pacific NW Squirrel, Cute Furry Creatures or Pesky Rodent?
First, let’s get to know our little neighbor friends. There are about twenty five species of squirrels in the Pacific Northwest. Of the twenty five, there are five native species which consist of the Western Gray, the Douglas Squirrel, the California...
That Bird Feeder….It’s a Problem
Most people think they’re helping birds by placing feeders around their home or they just simply enjoy watching them. Whatever the purpose, bird feeders can do more harm than good. According to some, bird feeders are even a detriment to native bird...
Cracks in Homes Foundation From a Rat Infestation
Imagine not being able to go through your front door because the foundation has shifted. Burrowing underground, rats can destroy foundations over time if left untreated causing thousands in damage. Cracks in a homes foundation is a possible sign of a rat...
10 Interesting and Scary Facts about Rodents
Most of us are not a fan of rodents. If rodents have invaded our personal space the first thing we want to do is get rid of them and though this may be necessary, rodents are interesting creatures.10 Interesting and Scary Facts about Rodents1. Did you know...
Spring Pests of the Pacific Northwest
Besides bringing lots of rain in the Pacific Northwest, spring is a time where plants start to bloom and pests start to emerge. Some of the common pests you’ll see in this area are ants busying themselves in or around your home, wasps building nests, box...
Portland Monthly Magazine Pest Control Pro Tip
Home Pro Tip Featured in Portland Monthly Magazine We were honoured to be mentioned in the April issue of the Portland Monthly Magazine. Want to keep rodents out of your house? Brandon Clark, owner of Get Smart Rat Solutions, says to quit feeding backyard birds and...
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