General Rodent, Mice, Rats
Professional Rodent Control Tips for La Jolla and San Diego Areas
You can prevent rats from invading your home without professional rat removal services.
If you are already experiencing a rodent infestation, a professional rodent control company is your best option to handling the problem. Completely removing the rat problem will be difficult without a rodent control company. Baits and traps need to be set up according to the paths and areas the rats use.
Our technicians have the experience to identify these areas and position the trap-outs accordingly- effectively remedying the rodent problem.
Homes in San Diego, and more specifically La Jolla, are susceptible to Roof rat infestations. San Diego has been experiencing odd weather these past few weeks but this weather is the right recipe for rodents to start seeking shelter indoors and invading homes.
La Jolla residents should be prepared for rat invasions by optimizing their deterrent techniques for rodents. Here are some tips to keeping rodents out of your home in La Jolla and other San Diego areas:
• Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens.
• Apply screens on vents and openings to chimneys.
• Seal all holes (areas where utilities and pipes enter structure) and crevices on the outside of the home, even cracks should be sealed.
• Keep food concealed in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles.
• Kitchens and dining areas should be free of food crumbs and particles (food left on dishes are a perfect meal for rats)
• Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows.
• Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains.
• Maintain wood and mulch piles and keep them preferably 20 feet away from the house; keep shrubbery well-trimmed.
• Trim branches that hang over roof.
Pro Pacific Pest Control offers extensive rodent-proofing services with professional industrial products to homes in San Diego County. We can evaluate your property and provide a written report of proofing options for free. Call now for a free, no-obligation inspection for your rat removal or rodent-proofing service.
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Rodent Control For Del Mar Homeowners- Rats on the Rise
Do you want to rest comfortably knowing your rats are gone? You can live rat-free today with our professional rodent control services. Our technicians provide free inspections and service your home with modern rat removal techniques.
Save time and money by letting our company remove your rats- DIY products can end up costing more time and money if not used correctly. The DIY products may be effective but proper placement of these products is required. Let our experienced technicians strategically position our quality commercial products to fight your rat problem.
We save Del Mar residents from the frustration of having rats. And the hassle of applying DIY rat traps. Call today to schedule a service and you won’t have to worry about your rats anymore.
We get it done right the first time.
All homeowners in San Diego County are experiencing an increase in rat infestations. Residents of Del Mar have reported rats living in their attics, sheds, or mulch piles. Rats will head indoors when there is precipitation. The recent rain could be the cause of increase in rat infestations in homes.
Your rodent problem will be removed with service guarantees. Call today and you will receive a free inspection and a written estimate.
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Guaranteed Rat Removal Solution- Rodent Control for Fallbrook Residents
Pro Pacific Pest Control offers the latest techniques in rodent control that have been proven to get rid of rats. Our rodent control services target specific pests in specific areas so pest control efforts are optimized. You can start removing your rat problem today. Before considering other options, take advantage of our FREE inspection and estimate service. Your alternatives may be subpar. Read more to learn how….
Using Barn Owls for Rodent Control
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, No….wait….It is a bird, hmmm.
All hope to save neighborhoods in Fallbrook and surrounding San Diego County cities from being overrun by rodents (gophers, mice,etc.) has been put on the preying skills of barn owls. Barn owl boxes on 16 foot poles are rising in various neighborhoods throughout San Diego County to attract the rodent-preying owls.
Sure, owls prey on rodents and hunt for food when rodents are most active (nighttime), but is this an effective counterattack to rats in your home?
Will Barn Owls Get Rid of My Rats?
While this natural system contains elements of excellent pest control strategies, letting this “green” rodent control method attempt to remedy your problem doesn’t necessarily work. Scientists say there is no evidence that this biological pest control is actually effective against rodent problems.
One must be reminded that we are depending on a natural system. The barn owls will feed on rodents until its appetite is satisfied and not until your property is rat-free. Rats can reproduce faster than the owls can feed. Basically, with the owl rodent control technique, you have established a regular feeding ground for barn owls.
Also, owls travel 2 miles from their nest to forage, so immediate areas where the owl lives will not benefit from a decreased rodent population.
Owls Attract Other Pests
Most business that offer owl boxes and installation services, also offer box cleaning services. Cleanings are recommended (and will be needed) after each nesting season since boxes will be quite a mess and contain rodent-borne viruses. Owls eat their prey whole and regurgitate the feathers and bones in form of pellets.
When owls leave the box, other pests and bugs tend to invade the nest. Bees are the most common in the Fallbrook area and will be the most difficult to remove.
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Protect Your Home from Rats- Rat Removals & Rodent Control in El Cajon
Need an easy solution to get rid of your rodent problem today? Your rats can be gone now. You don’t have to worry about any harm that rats can cause to your home or family. El Cajon residents can have their rats removed today before the problem gets any worse.
If your property is in the El Cajon area, our technician can be sent out to inspect your home and present a written estimate for free. The rodent control technician can judge the severity of the rat problem and explain how the services we offer will effectively remove your rats.
How Can Rats Affect My Home and Family?
Rats reproduce quickly and live in large groups. Generally, if you spot one rat around your home, there is probably a rat pack nearby. Common areas you will find a rat’s nest around your home are in attics, crawlspaces, or under wood or mulch piles.
Rats that live in or near your home will feed on food particles, crumbs, or unpackaged goods, even dog or cat food. Keep all food items stored away and sealed. Food and water supplies can become contaminated by rats thus transmitting illnesses to anyone that ingests the infected food.
Also, most of a rat’s activity is conducted at night, so if rats are nesting in your home, you will probably hear scurrying in attics or crawlspaces . The commotion is from the rats entering your home to find food or chewing on rafters or electrical wires.
Remove Your Rats Today!
Call Pro Pacific today for a FREE inspection and specialty rat removal services for your El Cajon Property. Pro Pacific Pest Control services all of San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County.
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Rodent Control for Chula Vista Homes- Keeping Vacant Homes Free From Rats
Rats won’t stay out in the open for long. They scurry from coverings to shelter to avoid being spotted and to get to the nearest food source. Rats can live in outdoor during the warmer weather, but as seasons change, these furry pests will be dashing through yards or across road to get to some substantial shelter. Homeowners in Chula Vista have spotted rodents throughout their neighborhood, mainly around vacant homes near their properties.
Vacant homes are ideal nesting spots for rodents since they are not far from a food source and there is less human activity and commotion. However, as these vacant homes, like the homes in Chula Vista, become occupied or under construction, the rats that are living in them will flee to surrounding properties. The rodents that can invade your home can be as long as a foot and will be followed by several other rats.
You can be prepared to keep the rodents away from your home by using professional rodent control services. Make it impossible for a rat to nest in your home by rodent proofing your home today. All the entrances into your home will be sealed and other exclusion techniques will have any rodents searching elsewhere for shelter. If you already have a rodent problem, Pro Pacific has an effective rodent control solution that guarantees your rats will be gone. Call today for a FREE inspection and a professional rodent control service for your home in Chula Vista.
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Rodent Control for Oceanside Residents after Recent Rain
The recent weather has been anything but normal for San Diego County. As a result, the rodents and pests will be seeking shelter indoors, possibly in your attics or crawlspaces. Rat problems are common in coastal cities in Southern California ,such as Oceanside and Carlsbad, because of the abundance of palm trees.
Rats, especially roof rats, prefer to nest off the ground so palm trees are an ideal spot for them to live expect for when it rains. Rain like we received yesterday in San Diego Count, more specifically in Oceanside,will send rodents headed towards the nearest entrance into your home. They can enter through cracks or crevices as small as the size of a quarter. Chimneys, roof vents, and holes where pipes and wires enter the home are common areas a rat will enter.
Once rats or rodents have nested in an attic, they can become a nuisance and quite destructive. Rodents will gnaw on rafters and electrical wires causing structural damage and a potential fire hazard, respectively. Their teeth grow at a rapid rate so they are constantly chewing on items to keep their teeth at an appropriate length.
Rats will also cause damage to landscaping and gardens since most rodents have a vegetarian diet.
Homeowners in Oceanside can prevent rats from invading their properties by using rodent control and rodent proofing techniques. Pro Pacific Pest Control will establish a custom plan that fits your needs to seal out all rodents from your home and protects your family. Call today to receive a free inspection and written proposal for your rodent control plan.
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Pest Control in San Diego Helps Homeowners Fight Against Bugs
As summer cools off and we head into the moderate winter months in San Diego, bugs begin to seek shelter indoors. Without a regular pest control service, it will be the homeowner’s job to protect their home from invasions by these unwanted pests. A regular pest control service includes proofing and eliminates bugs around the property so any preventative techniques are unnecessary.
However, if your home is without protection against insects, you will want to take some time out to deter any bug infestations.
First, inspect common areas where pests like to hide such as attics, basements, kitchens, wood or mulch piles, or under roof eaves. Then, seal off any openings or crevices to the home since most bugs fit through the smallest cracks.
Finally, remove the clutter from your property and make sure the cleaning in kitchen and dining areas is frequent. In San Diego, the most common pests that invade homes are rodents, ants, and German cockroaches. Human foods are a major attractant to these pests and clutter provides an ideal place for them to nest.
If you are noticing signs of pest problems, you should call a pest control specialist to diagnose your problem and provide recommendations to resolve the issue. If you take on the problem yourself, it is imperative to distribute store-bought pesticides where they will attract the pest. If not, the control method will be ineffective and your time and money is wasted. A pest control specialist has the knowledge and experience to effectively remove pests. Call today and Pro Pacific will provide your home with a free inspection and recommendations for protecting your home against bugs.
General Rodent, Pest Control, Rats
Pro Pacific Provides Rodent Control in San Diego County
Rodents are similar to humans in that they prefer an outdoor environment when weather conditions are good. However, when the seasons change and the weather brings cooler temperatures and precipitation, rats seek shelter indoors and often times inside the attics or crawlspaces of homes. Although, San Diego’s climate is moderate, the winter months are when rat infestations mostly occur and rat removal services are performed.
Homeowners and property managers in San Diego County should take some precautions this winter to prevent rat problems on their property. Rats have a keen sense of smell so sealing up any unpackaged foods, especially sugar-rich foods, will stop the scents that attract rats from being released. Also, food crumbs or dirty dishes should be cleaned as these are perfect food sources for rats to feed on. Keep pet food and food waste stored securely in bins with a cover or lid. Rats can knock over lids that are not securely fastened to the bin.
Rats can live in outdoor or indoor locations on your property, both causing potential risk and damage to your investments. Yards should be regularly manicured and free from clutter such as piles of wood or unused appliances or furniture. This gives them nowhere to hide since all rodents prefer dark, quiet spots to nest. Also, to prevent rodents from entering your house, seal up all openings and holes in your house. Rats can squeeze into any hole the size of a quarter or bigger, so roof vents or chimney flues are not a problem for rats to get through. Openings where waterlines or wires enter the home are common spots for rats to enter.
Pro Pacific offers rodent control, rat removal, and rodent proofing services to keep your homes free from unwelcomed guests this winter. Call today to learn of more options to protect your home and family from rodents.
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Rat Removals in San Marcos Suprise Most Homeowners
Having a rat problem in your home can be stressful and frightening but with a professional rodent control company, it is not difficult to remedy. Rodents can cause serious damage to your property and there is health risks involved to you and your family. Diseases can easily be spread by rodents since they can contaminate food items and water supplies in your house.
Many homeowners in San Marcos have reported using store bought pest control products to remove their rats but were unsuccessful. Others have admitted to distributing pesticides throughout their home but later having a problem with the stench of perishing rats in their walls or attics.
A client recently called to inform us of his rat problem at his San Marcos property. The client believed there was only one rat in his house and requested the most cost efficient program to get rid of the rodent. Usually, rats live in packs with no exception when they invade a home. To the client’s surprise, within a week of setting up our traps, 6 rats had been captured and removed from his house. Fortunately, the rats had not been in living in his property for long and had not cause severe structural or wire damage to his home.
Pro Pacific Pest Control provides professional rodent control services from licensed technicians that have been trained with the latest rodent control techniques and methods. Don’t let the rodents catch you by surprise and cause damage to your home, call Pro Pacific now to schedule your free inspection and estimate.
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The Defensive Side of Pest Control- Rodent Proofing
So there once was a cat always devising a master plan to capture a mouse that shares the home the cat lives in. The relentless cat repeatedly attempts to have the mouse for a meal but always comes up unsuccessful as his plans backfire causing him all sorts of injuries. You can find the cat in casts and crutches or having singed hair from his boomerang plans. Is this story starting to sound familiar? Of course it is, that clumsy cat and clever mouse are from “Tom and Jerry”, the cat and mouse cartoon classic. Although the show is a cartoon and far from reality, Tom portrays the perseverance we have to rid our homes of mice.
Jerry may be an adorable mouse on the show but rats and mice can do more harm than good to your homes and family. They can gnaw through boxed pantry items to consume for nourishment and contaminate your food and food-preparation surfaces with their excrement which carries the bacteria that causes food poisoning (salmonellosis). Rodents and the parasites that can live on them can easily spread diseases.
Rodents use our homes for shelter and food and can gain entry by an opening only ¼ inch wide. Plastic sheeting and screens, wood, drywall, and insulation are no match for a rat or mouse’s teeth to gnaw through and begin to make your home a mouse haven. Also, a mouse is capable of chewing through wiring which can pose as a serious fire hazard to your property.
Pro Pacific Pest Control can inspect your home and draw up a defensive plan to keep your home pest-free. Our plan is to identify any problem areas that may attract rodents to your home. Our techs will cover any opening that a rat can use to gain entry to your home with wire mesh and other materials that cannot be gnawed through. All the corners of doors, windows, and screens will be covered with metal to prevent the rodents from making a crevice.
In addition, the lawn is another area to target for rodent proofing. Piles of wood or brush can be an ideal place for rodents to nest and hang around your property. Also, branches that hang over your roof can provide easy access for rodents to enter your home through roof vents. These areas or situations should be properly managed to prevent an infestation. Our trained technicians can spot any potential areas that could be welcoming to rodents and effectively keep them from entering your home.
So, call Pro Pacific today for a free rodent proof inspection and estimate to put an end to the mouse-chasing days.
