Rodents aren’t the most welcome houseguests, as they usually take folks by surprise, blowing their cover and effectively startling their hosts. Once in your home, they’ll seek shelter and food, usually from your kitchen. Since the kitchen is the hub of food preparation, tiny mouse feet and droppings are the last thing you want on … Read more
I used to love watching rabbits race across my yard until the first year I planted a vegetable garden. I knew rabbits were herbivores, but I had no idea they could eat many plants so quickly. After losing all of my precious tomato plants that first season, I knew I had to figure out how … Read more
Rodent infestations are common in homes and offices and lead to significant property damage worldwide. House mice have the habit of nesting in walls and using any soft material they can find for bedding during the cold winter months. Rodent droppings and mouse excrement can cause horrible odors in the walls and additional damage to … Read more
Mice and rodents are always looking for a way inside our homes. Pest control experts can attempt to keep them out, but over time, parts of our house will become susceptible to mouse invasions. I keep a mouse trap in places where rodents are likely, garages and attics, but there are far too many gaps … Read more
Almost every home gets a visit from a rodent species every now and then. Some common rodents like wood mice, deer mice, and squirrels will just pass through to survive some harsh weather. Others, like the house mouse, will move in and set up camp. A female mouse can give birth to around 6 babies … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most delicious garden treats we have access to, and our yard’s wild creatures think so too. It can be hard to keep our vegetables safe from animals and critters trying to sneak a meal. While it’s usually evident that a pest has indeed chomped on your tomato plants, knowing exactly … Read more
Garages are great for workshops, storage, and even parking a car. All that extra space protected from the elements and usually full of warm dark corners to hide in can quickly become a haven for unwanted pests. Pet food and trash cans kept in garages can attract squirrels and other pest animals. Reliable food sources … Read more
Tomatoes are a lot of work to grow, and it can be daunting to get big juicy red fruits by the end of the summer. Anyone who has gardened for more than one season knows that if you want the fruits of your labor, you will need to protect your tomato plants. Lots of rodents … Read more
Low maintenance solutions are always the best when it comes to keeping wild animals out of your yards and gardens. Baits and traps need to be reset and checked daily, and strong smells can get washed away quickly. Powders and strong scents used to repel squirrels can also be blown away by a strong wind. … Read more
Tree Squirrels and ground squirrels are much more likely to raid your herb garden or compost than they are to go after your trash bins. Vegetables and plant food are a squirrel’s preferred diet, but sometimes when times are tough, they will eat anything. Quick Answer: Keep squirrels out of trash cans with tight or … Read more
