There’s plenty to worry about when you’re ready to purchase a home. But you can’t let these little buggers get a pass. Pests and rodents leave different telltale signs behind. Be on the lookout for these leftovers: Rust color stains on mattress any other soft furniture, which is a sign of bedbugs. Empty brown egg sacks along baseboards and in corners, which indicate cockroaches. Cockroach droppings—black spots typically along the back of countertops, near cracks in the walls or around electrical outlets. Dirt or grease marks along baseboards and walls, which are signs of a rat infestation.

May 11, 2017
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Pest control when buying a home

There’s plenty to worry about when you’re ready to purchase a home. But you can’t let these little buggers get a pass. Pests and rodents leave […]
May 11, 2017
Billy Bretherton

Plant trees away from home

Tree limbs act like bridges, creating a passageway for squirrels, rats, snakes and raccoons to enter attic vents. Plant trees about 20 feet from your house. […]
May 11, 2017
Mike Rowe

Simple takeaways for rodents

The moral of the story is A. Don’t have rats. B. Avoid them by getting rid of the clutter. C. Don’t leave open food. Mike Rowe […]
May 11, 2017
Missy Henriksem

Use proper storage

Invest in some small plastic containers that not only make your pantry look organized, but also keep your food safe from any rodents that might be […]
May 11, 2017
Fred Speer

Outdoor pest control prep

– Keep tree limbs trimmed and from coming into contact with the roof; tree limbs make an ideal expressway to your house for ants and other […]
May 11, 2017
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Give solar pest control a shot

Solar powered pest control products are a relatively new green product on the market. Solar panels on the top of the unit collect energy from the […]
May 11, 2017
Drew Moran

Take a look at your landscape

Don’t overlook the obvious. Is there a way you can modify your landscape to reduce rodent harborage around your home? Can you prevent rodents from accessing […]
May 11, 2017
Boris Bajlovic

The cheesy truth about rodent control

Mice far prefer foods with high protein and fat content over cheese. That’s why the best mouse trap baits include peanut butter, hazelnut spread, chocolate, and […]
May 11, 2017
Chris Quinn

Reduce clutter to reduce pests

Cluttered storage areas are prime real estate for mice, spiders, cockroaches and other pests. You can keep pests away by regularly cleaning and reorganizing your basement, […]