General Rodent, Mice, Rats
Does Snakes On My Property Mean I Have Rodents?
No…But maybe. While a venomous reptile slithering across your land is not a conclusive indication that a pack of rats are nesting in your home, it can very well be possible.
How so you may wonder? Well, basically rodents are a tasty part of a snake’s diet, and just like people, if there is a food source nearby and hunger cravings then we’ll probably snatch it for a snack.
Even the less severe rodent infestations can attract snakes to your home. Since a snake’s keen sense of smell will sniff out some of the most lonesome rodents on your lot.
While you may be blaming the stealthy, scaly creature for your recent stress or panic attacks, the culprit is probably a rodent infestation. Why not take care of the rodent problem to kill two birds with one stone?
With the rodents gone, your surely to see less, if any, rodents on your property. To completely keep fanged reptiles away from your home is to install a solid four-foot wall with an outward-angling lip. The bottom should be sunk into the ground, and gates flush against the ground.
But back to eliminating the rodent problem…first you must control the current rodent population by installing trap outs (T-REX Traps, glue boards, rat traps) to bring the population to zero. Then you must apply preventative rodent control techniques (bait stations & rodent proofs).
Other DIY techniques include:
- Putting all human & pet foods in sealed containers
- Trash receptacles should be secured
- Eliminate clutter or wood piles around home
- Clean food crumbles & drink spills thoroughly
Not only do these techniques help prevent rodents from being attracted to your home, they keep your home tidy & clean. You should include these in your regular routines.
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Pest Control To Improve Air Quality In Homes
Cockroaches and rodents are notorious for leaving behind filthy surprises that contaminate the air quality. The waste & decaying bodies from these pests contain proteins that release airborne allergens which trigger asthma attacks. Rodent droppings can contain Hantavirus and be the cause of influenza & measles.
Overtime dead cockroach bodies will harden and become brittle. The body can crumble and turn in dust that is inhaled by humans. Children are especially susceptible to pest allergens and a majority of kids receive asthma-related complications from pest droppings and carcasses.
Fortunately, you can take action to reduce the statistic and keep your home healthy and your family happy. As in most pest control cases, prevention is much easier than an actual elimination. And you can do most of the remedies yourself.
To keep pests away, make Integrated Pest Management techniques a habit in your routine. Cleaning food crumbs and liquid spills up daily can significantly reduce the pest population in your home. But don’t just clean the surface; instead do an occasional deep cleaning behind home appliances and underneath furniture to keep hiding areas for pests clear of food.
A spotless area under your furniture make pest uneasy and less likely to nest in your home.
Also, seal any openings that lead into your home’s structure. Sealing openings around pipes &wiring into your home, installing door sweeps, and putting up screens on windows will help control pests & rodents on your property.
If you want to talk to a pest control specialist about your pest or rodent problem, we have technicians available for you to talk to six days out of the week (closed Sunday).
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Spring Cleaning For the Pest Control Season
As the collection of dust & clutter becomes more noticeable in a place of living, this usually is a signal that the duster, cleaning gloves, a mop bucket, and some good ol’ elbow grease may be next on your to-do list. And by doing so you will not only be getting rid of clutter & dust…but maybe a few pests.
Pests feel comfortable in homes with the floor space diminished by furniture, appliances, boxes, etc. The items provide plenty of covering & hiding places for the pesky critters. So why not eliminate places for pests & rodents to nest in your home with a thorough cleaning.
Kill two birds with one stone: One, your place is rejuvenated to a more inspiring & habitable living space. Two, pests will have a hard time surviving by taking away their living space & cleaning thoroughly. And you are actually implementing effective pest control techniques in your home…Yup, pest control isn’t all about pesticides & rodent traps. Taking these actions will help resolve a lot of your pest problems.
Other tips to keep pests at bay include vacuuming carpets to pick up hidden crumbs & throwing out expired foods to remove food sources for insects & rodents. And once a year do a “spring cleaning” by cleaning behind and underneath furniture & appliances.
While heavy pest infestations may need to be handled by a professional pest control company, a little feng shui can provide you with a clean home, a happy family, & pest-free environment.
Pro Pacific Pest Control offers pest control solutions to residential & commercial properties in San Diego & southwest Riverside. We Put the Pest to Rest!
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Save Your Home With Pest Control & Exterminations in Oceanside & Carlsbad
Regular pest control & extermination treatments applied to your home do more than just keep creepy crawlers out of your home. This anti-bug service actually protects a structure to preserve the lifespan and appearance of your home.
Below are the top 5 main reasons you should consider getting a regular pest control service in your Oceanside or Carlsbad property:
- Catch problems early – Most bugs & rodents multiply rapidly and are increasingly more difficult to eliminate as they grow in population. Having a pest control technician out in your home regularly will spot infestations early and eliminate them on the spot.
- Eliminate Fire Hazard – Rodents chew on wiring in your home to saw down their teeth. Exposed wiring is a fire hazard in your home. Rodent control eliminates this possibility.
- Preserve Structural Stability – Carpenter ants and termites can eat through the frame of the home, leaving you and your family in a structurally unsound home.
- Protect Household From Disease – Debris from roaches can cause childhood asthma and other bugs can transmit disease such as Lyme disease and spotted fever.
- More Pest, More Problems – One pest can create a plethora of other pest infestations. Most pests are attracted to food, shelter, water, if you home supplies them with these three vitals then your home will be flooded with pests.
The price for a regular pest control service is minute compared to the cost of repairing your home or removing a huge infestation.
Pro Pacific Pest Control can aid you for all your pest control in Oceanside, so you won’t have bugs setting feeler in your home. Our pest control service extends to all of San Diego County (including Oceanside & Carlsbad) and southwest Riverside. Get your property inspected today – for free.
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Rodent Control Tips to Protect Homes & Plants in Corona
All vegetation (gardens, trees, plants, etc.) face an endless challenge in Corona. In the summer, the dry, warm air dehydrates the greenery. Watering has to be done daily during sundown to avoid evaporation of the water before it reaches the plants roots.
Conversely, during the winter, rodents and other animals are a threat to your plants. The plants are a food supply and they will attract rodents to your home. So, you must protect your plants and trees to deter rodent and pest invasions.
Below are some tips to keep rodents away with a few products that enhance your pest control plan:
- Tree Wraps & Guards – Protect the tree bark from gnawing creatures by covering the base with commercial tree wraps and guards. They are usually made with vinyl, paper or high-density polyethylene making for a durable defense against pests. Wraps & guards should be removed when growth resumes in the spring to prevent girdling.
- Wire cages – place a cylindrical cage around the tree. Cages should stand at least a foot from the ground to keep small rodents away and your tree safe.
- Repellents – available in sprays, granules, or ultrasonic devices that release scents that turn pests away or devices that emit high-frequency waves that annoy pests. The effectiveness can be minimal compared to the mentioned products above.
Our rodent control specialists offer FREE evaluations of your home to maximize your defense against pests. Your home and plants will be fully protected from our professional rodent control plans. Call our Corona office today to get free recommendations for an effective rodent control/ pest control plan.
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Pest Control Tips: Prevent Pest Problems During The Holidays
The joyous season is upon us and the smell of delectable foods and desserts will soon steam out the roof ventilation openings and windows as we prepare holiday meals. Storage boxes with decoration and reefs that have been stored away in closets or attics all year will be pulled out to enhance the holiday experience.
All the elements that make the holiday season a happy time of year can also bring about pest or rodent problems. Bugs and rats are attracted to the permeating scents of baking food in the kitchen and leftovers that sit on the table. Although unintended, this is a welcoming sign to pests.
Mice, rodents, spiders, and all sorts of bugs can also hide in boxes of holiday decorations and make their way in your home when they are pulled out. The inside of the boxes are undisturbed and dark throughout the year – A perfect concoction for pest nesting.
Pantry pests (ants, beetles,weevils,etc.) can also live in pantry foods like flour, cereal, dry pasta, and spices.
An effective pest control and rodent control plan should be enforced in your home during the holiday season. Protect your holiday events and guests from a pest invasion. Follow the tips below to optimize your rodent control program and to keep your holiday plans uninterrupted by pests.
- Keep decorations and seasonal items in airtight containers. Pests or rodents will not be able to get in these containers. Make sure your airtight containers are in dry areas, like a closet or office. Also, when you bring them down for the holidays, unpack them outside.
- Do a thorough inspection of decorations, wreaths, and Christmas trees before you bring them inside. Insects or rats can be living in them.
- All foods including waste food should be stored away in a sealed container. Trash receptacles should have secured lids. Keep all areas where food is prepared and consumed clean. Tables, countertops, pantries, and cabinets should be free from crumbs or liquid spills.
- All the food you bring in from stores should be examined. Damaged packaging or boxes should not be bought from stores. Expired food items should be thrown out in a trash can with a secure lid.
Following these pest management guidelines will reduce your chance of pest infestations tremendously. A regular bi-monthly service from a pest control company can prevent bugs from ever entering your home. A regular pest control service will treat the inside and the perimeter of your home – Bugs stay out! Pro Pacific Pest Control services all of San Diego County (Carlsbad, Oceanside, El Cajon, Escondido, etc.) for all your residential and commercial pest control needs.
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Rodent Control Checklist for San Diego Restaurants
It is a perpetual effort for restaurant owners to maintain a clean, sanitary environment. However, constant cleaning and enforcing pest/rodent proof techniques can keep pests out and health code violations at bay.
In San Diego, while roaches and other pests can infest a restaurant at anytime of the year, rodents usually invade structures during colder months. Restaurants need to establish a rodent control plan that will keep rodents away. With an effective rodent control plan, you won’t have to worry about a rodent infestation. Also, your clients will leave satisfied without getting sick from food that has been contaminated by rodents.
Here are some steps San Diego restaurant owners can enforce to make for a rodent-free establishment:
- Rodent Proof/Exclusion – The beginning of your rodent control plan. This will prevent rodents from entering the structure. Inspect the interior and exterior walls and roof for any openings (cracks, crevices, holes) the size of a dime. All dime-sized openings should be stuffed or covered with a durable, flexible material (ex. steel wool). If you are a tenant in a complex, contact the property manager for solutions to rodent proof your unit.
- Keep All Food Secure – All food including waste food should be safely secured. Trash receptacles have a secure lid on top. When storing food make sure is it in packaging or sealed container in refrigerator/freezer/pantry. Foods stored in cardboard boxes should not be left out in open and preferably in a pantry or cabinet with closed doors.
- All Surfaces Clean – At the end of a job task and work day, wipe counter tops and work areas clean with disinfectant spray. This will significantly reduce your chance of rodents.
- Reduce the clutter – Everything should be off the floor (3 feet up) and you should have easy access to clean underneath tables and countertops. This will not allow any spots for rodents to live or hide. Also, this helps with cleaning the entire floor area and prevents piece of food from being hidden under objects. Rodents also like dark place so leaving a light on in the kitchen area could help your rodent control plan.
- Use Rodent Traps – if you are experiencing a rodent infestation, quickly call a rodent control specialist. They can strategically place rodent traps to capture all the rodents. You will want to avoid rodent control sprays or poisons in a food establishment since rodents can expose food to toxic chemicals. Also, chemicals may take a few days to kill rodents and they can end up dying in between walls. A rodent control professional is the best option.
Many restaurants around the nation are being closed by the health department due to violating health code. A Pennsylvania restaurant was closed because of excessive rodent droppings found near counter tops, fridge, and water heater.
Huge fines are issued for rat infestations like these. San Diego restaurants can avoid citations and the risk of losing the business with a well executed rat control plan. If you suspect rodents in your establish, contact us now for a professional rodent control inspection for FREE.
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Coronado Pest Control Specializes in Rat Control
Are rats or mice infesting your Coronado home? Are you looking for a rodent control method that will immediately start reducing the rat/mice population? Well you have a pest control company right in your neighborhood that specializes in this particular pest.
Roof rats are the most common rodent infestation seen in Coronado. The humid, cool air that fills Coronado Island makes for pleasant living conditions for rats. At this climate and with a covering over their head (your roof), the rodents can reproduce quickly. Your home can soon be a empire of rats.
To get rid of mice or rats, you must execute a detailed plan. A complete rat removal requires an extensive set-up. A decent amount of traps and secure perimeter protection devices (bait stations) will expunge all rodent problems.
Our Coronado pest control technicians have the experience to know which baits will attract the rat to the trap or station. You can be assured your pest problem will be gone.
If you want a pest control company that is familiar with the pests in Coronado, Call Pro Pacific Pest Control now. Receive a rodent control inspection and a detailed estimate for FREE. Call now!
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How To Get Your National City Property Rat-Free! Effective Rodent Control
In National City and most other cities in San Diego County, the most common rodent infestation is from roof rats. During the rainy and wet season, rodents will invade homes to stay dry.
A home provides all the elements for a rat’s survival: food, water, shelter. The smallest food particles (crumbs) can satisfy a rat’s appetite, water from underneath sinks and toilets are enough to hydrate the pest, and your attics are as comfy as a five-star hotel to a rodent.
To keep the rats out of your National City home you must make it impossible for them to live.
- Remove the Clutter– indoor and outdoor areas of your property should be cleared. Unused appliances, unkempt wood or mulch piles, and unsecured storage boxes are potential homes for rats. Organize items on your property to reduce shelter to rats.
- Squeaky Clean Home– rats can smell food from miles away. The smallest food particle will attract a pack of rats. Thoroughly clean areas where food is cooked and served and heavy traffic areas in your home.
- Leave No Food Unpackaged– Clip chip bags, seal all leftovers in containers, keep fruits and vegetables in fridge or secured bag. Rats will feast on unpackaged food items. Your food can become contaminated with the disease they carry.
- Seal All Openings in Home– Rodents can squeeze in holes as small as quarters. Inspect your home for cracks and openings and seal them up!
The last tip is known as rodent proofing and requires extensive work to effectively keep out rodents. Pro Pacific offers a rodent proofing service to all National City Homeowners.
If you are already experiencing rodents in your home, contact our business that has over 10 years experience in rodent removals. We know how to remove your rats for good!
Pro Pacific serves all residential and commercial structures in National City and San Diego. Call or fill out the form today for your FREE rodent inspection!
Gophers, Mice, Rats
Rancho Santa Fe Rodent Control Is the Rodent Removal Solution
Are rodent problems getting in the way of your daily tasks? Are they making you feel unwelcome in your own home? These are common problem with rodent infestations. You shouldn’t settle with rats nesting in your attics or crawlspace. Then, at night have them crawl inside of your home.
Rodents will feast on your food- Contaminating food items with disease. Rancho Santa Fe homeowners can protect their families with a reliable rodent control service. Be relieved knowing that your rodent problem will be gone after you call us.
Successfully removing rodents yourself is uncertain- And tons of work. Also, there is health hazards involved when broadcasting store-bought rodent baits. You must distribute the baits and traps where rodents will find them but children won’t.
Our trained rodent control technicians can locate the source of the rodent problem and create a custom removal plan. Expect your rodent population to significantly decrease after our initial visit.
If you suspect rodents in your home, call for our free inspection service. You don’t want rats in your home for long. Rodents can cause fires in your home. Recently, a home in Colorado burned to the ground after a pack of rats chewed through propane lines.Rats will gnaw on almost everything- surfaces as durable as a lead pipe.
Rancho Santa Fe can get rid of rodents for good. Pro Pacific serves homes in Rancho Santa Fe and all of San Diego County.
Contact us today for a fast response and an effective rodent control service!