Mice and rats are nocturnal creatures by nature. Though they can be spotted during the day, they prefer to go unnoticed which is why they are more prone to be seen at night. If mice and/or rats are seen during the daytime hours, it’s usually a sign of infestation,...
Have you been noticing more rats or mice in your neighborhood? Possibly even running around in the streets? Well, don’t be surprised if you start to see more than usual. According to recent articles, rats are coming out of hiding and they will not just be seen at...
In our last post, we addressed the question - Will Homeowners Insurance Pay for Raccoon Damage? In this post, we will address the question - Will Homeowners Insurance Pay For Rodent Damage? When it comes to homeowners insurance, knowing whether your coverage will pay...
It’s easier to think that a rat problem is only something that happens within metro areas but unfortunately that’s not the case. Rats can take up residence anywhere, even in out of city drain systems. That means that rats can live within the piping of your residential...
Not all rats are treated alike. In Washington there are a couple native species that somewhat resemble the rats we commonly think of today, but only by their names. These include the Kangaroo Rat and the Bushy-tailed Woodrat. Rats as we know them, native to the...
What are the Winter Pest Issues In The Pacific Northwest? It’s no question that the Pacific Northwest is experiencing warmer temps this season. Because of heat waves and heavy rainfall, pests are expected to be a greater issue this fall and winter....
Portland OR ranks in the top 20 for rat infestations. What many people don't realize is how common it is for rats to access your home along the sewer system pipes from the streets. We show you how 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...
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 Rodents 1. Did you...