Argentine ants are an invasive ant species that can enter your home and cause quite a nuisance. They’re often attracted to places with food sources readily accessible to them whether it be in the kitchen, bathroom, or trash can, and quite difficult to exterminate completely once settled in.  So how can you prevent Argentine ants […]

There are many different types of ant populations that can be found in your home. Take Argentine ants and odorous house ants for example. While they may all seem alike to you they have quite a few differences as well as similarities. So what exactly makes Argentine ants and odorous house ants so different? While […]

Argentine ants are an invasive species native to Argentina and Brazil but have been found in places all over America since the 1890s. An Argentine ant infestation is usually indicated by an unpleasant smell and ant congregations on moist surfaces wherein you will most likely find an ant’s nest nearby.  So how big are argentine […]

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word mouse trap is a piece of wood with cheese as bait. While these traditional traps still exist, we’re now at a point in time where innovations of all sorts are invented, and this includes mouse traps which now have battery-operated versions. So what […]

Although mouse traps are an effective rodent control solution, some types are not completely humane and can put other non-target animals in danger. The risk for unintentionally harming other wildlife is high when you’re placing traps outdoors where backyard birds and owls can land into them.  So what can you do to keep birds away […]

A seasonal home is a great investment for individuals who want to dabble in real estate investing. It can also simply be a private property where they can take their families on getaways and holidays. But one drawback of seasonal homes is that it is not always occupied, and when it’s not properly maintained, unwanted […]

Any homeowner is potentially at risk for having a rat or mouse infestation. Fortunately, it’s easy to manage rodents by putting down mouse traps to catch and remove them from the property. However, mice and rats are smart and if you don’t use the right strategy in setting up traps around the home, you may […]

It’s common for many homes to rely on mousetraps to get mice. But the problem is that these traps necessitate the use of bait to capture mice. Bait made from peanut butter is the most effective because of its distinct nutty scent. In addition to chocolate, seeds and nuts, marshmallows and gumdrops, deli meat and […]

Ultrasonic mouse repellents are small devices that create high-frequency sound waves that rats are said to find unpleasant. Ultrasonic sound waves have a higher frequency than human ears can detect, but it's claimed that rodents can detect them. The sound is intended to upset these pesky critters and keep them away from the source of […]

Mice, despite their tiny stature, may be a huge nuisance when they get into cupboards, crawl spaces, garbage cans, and other places around your house. More than just an inconvenience, these rats pose a health risk by dispersing disease and causing property damage. Because of this, the usage of mouse traps to control mouse infestations […]