Articles tagged: rodents
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by RE Writer The notion of mice running across the kitchen counter or getting into cereal boxes and leaving behind hair, urine and feces is unpleasant to say the least. It's also dangerous to people's health, and must be stopped quickly. written by Josh Sloan Mice can squeeze into the smallest of places along the side of pipes, in walls or behind cupboards. If they see a potential opening, even if they can't fit through it, they will gladly expand the area by chewing around it. Prevent this by sealing gaps under and around doors and pipes with weatherstripping, and wrap coarse steel wool around pipes. written by Kevin Koitz No-one willingly buys a home that they know is troubled by field mice, and as they often bring a 'rodent' smell into the home, it is best to keep them and their smell out of your home. written by Mike Magner They might be cute, or they might be big and ugly, but their incessant need to chew is not helping your home. Rodents can do serious damage to your woodwork, wallboard, insulation and siding. The mess they leave in your kitchen cupboard is frustrating, sure, and with the costs of food going up you can't afford to fork out for your furry friends' dinners as well as your own. written by R Jacobsen This article discusses the issue of California residents who are faced with growing insect infestation in their homes, and addresses the importance of properly maintaining a clean living environment. written by Jacob Marshal In Terry Pratchett’s own words "it is easier to bend the universe around the story" in fantasy, hence, you would find that most of his work focuses more on fantasy than sci-fi. The influence to his writings are never kept as a secret and he admits to importing numerous characters from ancient history and popular culture. Just like with all the authors, his real life too got reflected in his novels in some way or the other. written by Grant Eckert Eckert When one first thinks about it, logic seems to dictate that the hot, humid dog days of summer would spur pests to be both more destructive and a bigger nuisance. In reality, this is mostly true, but there are exceptions. For homeowners, the onset of fall with its cool temperatures and winter with its cold can drive certain insects and small rodents to seek the warmth and comfort of human habitation. written by Grant Eckert Eckert Mickey Mouse and his family may be charming and enduring figures for children but when the real things become uninvited guests in your residence, it's time to take serious steps to oust them. Not only are mice annoying when you hear them crawling around inside the walls or chewing their way into your cereal boxes and bags of sugar, they also spread serious illnesses. And the droppings they deposit everywhere they've visited are extremely unsavory souvenirs. written by Joshua Keen October is here, and with it our minds turn to spookier subject matters. One scary topic is that of uninvited house guests. While in-laws and old college buddies can be scary house guests, there are creatures that lurk in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate your home. << previous page 1 next page>> |