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Interesting photo – ProBest Pest Management!

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Interesting photo – ProBest Pest Management!

Merry Christmas!

Every once in awhile you run across something unique and the picture is worth a thousand words. This is one of those pictures.

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Snakes shed their skin to grow and discard this skin by brushing up against something rough scratching the old skin into peeling. We in turn shed our skin piece by piece, small flakes just fall off as we grow. Did you know that spiders and scorpions shed their skin as well. Sometimes you will see what you think is a dead spider in a web and it’s actually a shedded skin. We have a tarantula at the office and it is a freaky site to see when it sheds its skin. It turns upside down and pulls itself out. A spider can actually regrow a leg if one is lost. As I said freaky. This was probably the case here with the architecture of this building, rough edges creating the ability to start the process of shedding. No idea what type of snake this could have been, but we run into snakes all the time in the field. Just remember they were here before us and we need to use caution when in their area possibly hiking or camping.

Snakes eat a lot of small prey including mice, rats and rodents in general. So they can be a benefit to us, in that they can keep the population of rodents down.

“Not a creature was stirring…”

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“Not a creature was stirring…”

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Oh, yes they were. Winter is the time for rodents to try get into our homes. Birds including pigeons also will roost within attics and can cause some real issues not to mention the noise. You might even think you have ghost, OK I’m kidding about the ghost. But noises should draw your attention to possible critters in the attic, the sooner you solve this problem the less chance of BIGGER issues. Remember parasites and other pests can create some issues bigger than what you might of had.

Rodents will burrow into and through insulation, animals/wildlife can also set up home with the walls of that attic. So keep an eye out for burrowing and rodent feces.

Naked Mole Rats

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Naked Mole Rats from the World Wildlife Zoo

Before we get started I just wanted to be sure somebody was out there or did it all end yesterday according to the Mayan’s?

Beauty is in the “Eye of the Beholder”, some people like cats with no fur or dogs with too much fur and some of us think Naked Mole Rats are cute. I mean common they live in the ground, they eats roots and tubers and they share everything as a family. They live in Africa and are often called “Sand Puppies” and have two special characteristics a lack of pain sensation in its skin and a very low metabolism.

Here is Arizona we have Pocket Gophers and Ground Squirrels and either one can get carried away with digging up yards.

New style – great Rodent Station

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New style – great Rodent Station

A new design (Protecta EVO^® EXPRESS™) and WOW does it ever save time and effort. New key design, let me tell you the key is the important issue. The longer it takes to get into the station, compund that by the number of stations equals a lot of time. I don’t have to tell you time = money! The other thing about this station by Bell Labs is that tray, easy to clean and I’m telling you it is easy to clean, take it out, dump it and off you go to the next station.

Multiple Catch Traps for Mice (not for squeamish)

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Multiple Catch Traps for Mice (not for squeamish)

What are they and do they work, the answer would be a resounding YES!

Just like snap traps they work really well and it almost seems like the mice were there to help each other out. I remember the old days when they said once you caught a mouse on a snap trap there was a smell that attracted other mice and that proves out today as well. Whether its a phermone or just a smell of a mouse or rodent it does seems to attract some attention. I also think that it masks some of the human smell. So don’t clean those traps, just keep on trapping those nasty little rodents..

Rodents and fire.

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Rodents and fire.

Rodents cause approximately 20 percent of undetermined fires in the United States each year according to fire experts. Rodents include mice, rats, squirrels and they chew constantly because their teeth are always growing. They have incisor teeth that butt up against each other. They will chew through soft concrete, aluminum, wall boards, and pvc and lead pipes. Mice move inside in the winter months and prefer to live near the warmth of electrical components. We receive more calls as the weather becomes cooler as mice and rodents attempt to move into homes and businesses. The photo above is a good indication of how fires are started and this rodent was electrocued.

Rodents and your home, what do you need to know?

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Rodents and your home, what do you need to know?

You must know your enemy! An inspection of your home or business is the first part of your investigation. Most people don’t really care to think about these little furry invaders of our home, but think you must. These creatures carry diseases and can pass along other not so fun stuff, like parasites and other pests. So what should you look for:

Any opening which could allow rodents to slip into your home.
Check high and low, check the ceiling, attic and crawlspace areas thoroughly.
Check the garbage areas, it can often be about food sources.
Have you seen signs of activity, feces or strange smells.
Check the attic, also look for chewed wires.
Trees should not touch the structure, this is like a super highway into the home or business.
Check screens or windows, check that they are in place and not damaged.
Check to see that doors are equipped with door sweeps.
Check where wires come into the building for signs of rub marks.
Don’t leave pet food laying around indoors or outdoors.
Check out buildings for nesting of birds or rodents, check under buildings if they are raised. Checks decks and other types of structures – like gazebos, swings or play areas.
Check garage door seals.

If you decide to attack the issues yourself, use care and caution. If you need some expert advice see out a Pest Management Professional and THINK like a mouse…

Your in BIG trouble when ……….

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Your in BIG trouble when ……….

First off he or she is going to have some attitude and I don’t think I want to mess with a rodent whose been drinking. So if it takes 2 drinks for a typical human male, what does it take for a rodent to be over the limit? I guess the bigger question is what is that darn rodent doing in your home? So if this happens to you, don’t let rodents drink – call a Professional ASAP!

What’s digging up this yard?

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What’s digging up this yard?

24/7/365 Termites on the Move!

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24/7/365 Termites on the Move!

Termites work everyday and they are only interested in finding wood (your home) sometimes they make mistakes and come up in the wrong place. The thing they have – is that they don’t ever give up. A few tips:

Don’t plant tress or bushes near the foundation of your home, don’t put mulch up near the foundation and don”t pile stone or rock up to the stucco.
The same applies to planters, putting a planter up next to the home will only encourage moist and pests.
Reduce water next to the foundation. Check your drip irrigation, if sprinklers are involved direct them away from the home.
Watch out for pests like rodents (ground squirrels, rats and pocket gophers) digging near the foundation.
If you add a concrete slab to your home – pretreat it.
If you must dig around the foundation notify your Pest Control company.
Store firewood away from the structure.
Inspections are good, very good.

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