Friday, November 18, 2011

Rodent Control Flower Mound, Rat Control, Rodent Elimination Flower Mound

 
Since Fall has officially arrived I felt we should give you the rodent run down since these critters are looking for a nice, warm space inside your home.

Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control treats 3 of the most common rodents: the Roof Rat, the Norway Rat and the House mouse. We have listed some interesting facts and tips below that can help you keep these pesky critters out of your home.
The House Mouse
Mice are found where food and shelter is plentiful and prefer nesting sites that are dark and in secluded places with an abundance of nesting materials, which include; paper products, cotton, packing materials, insulation, fabrics and etc.
Did you know?
  • Mice are prolific breeders, producing six to ten litters continuously throughout the year
  • The average mouse lives only 1-2 years.
  • Mice are constant eaters - and will eat almost anything.
  • Mouse tails have scales that help with climbing.
  • Highly curious, mice explore their territory daily, paying special attention to new objects or physical changes. Unlike rats, mice show no dislike to new items.
The Roof Rat
Roof rats are well known for damaging and destroying material by gnawing and contaminating stored food. Its bite is also a risk to humans as they are a vector or carrier of diseases.
Did you know?
  • The typical roof rat is between 13 to 18 inches long, including its tail.
  • Is associated with having spread the plague or Black Death during the Middle Ages.
  • Will feed on anything, from seeds, nuts, berries to shellfish and slugs.
The Norway Rat
Roof rats are well known for damaging and destroying material by gnawing and contaminating stored food. Its bite is also a risk to humans as they are a vector or carrier of diseases.
Did you know?
  • The Norway Rat is also known as the "Sewer Rat" and the "Brown Rat".
  • The Norway Rat prefers Fish and Meat.
  • Norway Rats can carry the rabies virus.
Prevention
Prevention is the biggest part of keeping these critters away. We have provided you with a list of tips to help you deter rodents. Remember in the event of an infestation you will want to contact Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control
Our highly trained professionals can handle all of your rodent control needs, regardless if you have Roof Rats, Norway rats or even mice, Assassin is on the job!
Indoors Tips
Food areas and Storage
  • Clean all areas where food may spill, including; under stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers cabinets.
  • Keep your counter tops free of food.
  • Store dry food, pet food and birdseed in sealed plastic containers/tubs.
Shelter
  • Keep storage areas free of clutter
  • Rodent-Proof hard-to-access areas that tend to be neglected
  • Store supplies or materials off the floor  
Outdoors
  • Properly maintain landscaping - trim any overgrown vegetation and shrubbery until ground underneath is visible.
  • Remove any debris - rock piles, old equipment and such.
  • Elevate lumber and firewood at least 18 inches.
  • Store firewood away from the house.

Thank you for the visiting the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control Blog about Pest Control and Exterminating Services in the North Texas area. If you would like more information about a specific pest or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control web site or you can call us directly at: (817) 727-8149

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Squirrel Trapping & Removal Flower Mound





Flower Mound Squirrel Trapping & Removal

The most common complaint associated with squirrels is noise. Our squirrel control customers in Flower Mound, TX will hear noises within their homes, typically at sunrise. At first light, squirrels will begin to scurry around, looking for food. Occasionally, customers will find the entry point from the outside – the hole where the squirrels are getting into the home – but typically the first signs of a squirrel control situation are the irritating noises they make in the early hours of the morning.

When customers in Flower Mound, TX call us, we ask them a series of questions to help determine if and what type of squirrel control is necessary. It is important for customers to track what time of day they are hearing noises, how long they have been hearing noises and in what area of the home or building they are hearing noises.

Squirrels will enter buildings for shelter and nesting. Squirrels in Flower Mound, TX have litters of babies in the spring and in the fall, and commonly end up in the attics of buildings. If squirrel control is not implemented immediately when the squirrel situation is identified, the population of squirrels living in or around a building will continue to grow. Every time a new litter grows up and leaves the nest, they begin to look for places to build their own nests in other areas of the building. It is important to implement squirrel control in your Flower Mound, TX home or business in order to prevent large populations of squirrels.

The most effective method of squirrel control is trapping them. Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control will set traps to catch the squirrels around your home or business. We then monitor every hole to ensure there are no squirrels still coming and going. Once we have removed all squirrels from the building, we will seal the entry points.

Thank you for the visiting the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control Blog about Pest Control and Exterminating Services in the North Texas area. If you would like more information about a specific pest or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control web site or you can call us directly at: (817) 727-8149