The New York media have been fascinated with the topic of rodents running around the city for years, but recently it has been as they seek a newer food source – pigeons.   Big Apple rats have been spotted seeking out and jumping on pigeons to take them as a food source. Pigeons are typically […]

Knowing what to prevent is half the battle. Rats and mice are distinct creatures and it’s best to know as much as possible about their behavior to stop them from entering a home or business.     To learn more, here are the basics on both with a link for identification:   Mice: Mice are […]

A disgusting site to most – volunteers cleaning a condemned home on Long Island found hundreds of pet rats!   The home had about 10 volunteers cleaning it and they discovered 450 rats that were kept there as pets. Unfortunately for those assisting, the rats are in the walls,   Infestations throughout a home are […]

As the northern states experience the coldest temperatures of the new year, it’s business as usual in the South.     All year long, rodents continue to be active in Georgia and Florida, where temperatures dip occasionally but nothing like the snowstorms and icy temps up north.   Each year various groups including the National […]

Exclusion is a simple tactic that when done correctly, can actually prevent rodent infestations before they start. That’s why Lee Tubbs of Enviroguard Pest Solutions relies heavily on Burrtec USA’s line of door sweeps to prevent mice and rats from entering under doorways.     But while reacting to mice and rat problems is part […]