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Getting Rid of Burrowing Rats
Getting Rid of Burrowing Rats The species of rats that lives in NYC is the Norway rat. This larger rat prefers subterranean spaces for its nest. In your property, this means these rats are typically in basements and ground level floors. But outside, these rats may burrow underground [...]
Why Problems with Energy Efficiency Could Also Cause Rodent Issues
Why Problems with Energy Efficiency Could Also Cause Rodent Issues As you are heating your home in NYC this winter, having an energy efficient home is important for both your comfort and savings on energy costs. Cold air seeps into your home and warm air seeps out, forcing [...]
What Types of Rodents Infest NYC Homes
What Types of Rodents Infest NYC Homes There are several different rat and mouse species living in New York. Of these rodents, 4 separate species make up almost all of the city’s infestations in businesses and local homes. Although all of these mice and rats share characteristics in [...]
Mistakes Homeowners Make with Mouse Control
Mistakes Homeowners Make with Mouse Control Mice are a relatively common pest in NYC, especially in the wintertime, when they get into homes in order to find a warm place to nest. Mice come with several different risks that make it important to get them out as quickly [...]
What Makes Rat Droppings Dangerous?
What Makes Rat Droppings Dangerous? Seeing a rat can be a relatively disgusting experience as rats are known for their ability to spread disease. But it is not just the rats themselves you need to worry about. Rat droppings are one of the primary methods through which these [...]
Signs of a Rat Infestation in the Winter
Signs of a Rat Infestation in the Winter Rats will often move into homes in New York City as the weather cools. Homes offer many hiding places that are warm and safe, and the food inside homes is often more reliable than the food rodents can find outside. [...]
What to Do If You Find Bats in Your Home in the Winter
What to Do If You Find Bats in Your Home in the Winter Now the temperatures have cooled off in NYC and New Jersey, bats that do not migrate are moving into hibernation in the area. They will move into attics, buildings, bridges, caves, and other structures where [...]
What are Squirrel Nests and How Can They Cause Damage in Your Home?
What are Squirrel Nests and How Can They Cause Damage in Your Home? There are only a few times a year when squirrels are generally a problem inside homes. Usually, they are very mobile, regularly traveling multiple miles to seek out food and not staying in any one [...]
Should You Fear Bats?
Should You Fear Bats? With Halloween approaching, you are likely to see many bats in the next few weeks, although primarily fake ones. Bats are meant to be scary and dangerous creatures at Halloween haunted houses. But bats are actually almost entirely harmless and instead extremely beneficial to [...]
Bird Wiring vs Bird Spiking: Which is the Best Choice for Your Pigeon Problem?
Bird Wiring vs Bird Spiking: Which is the Best Choice for Your Pigeon Problem? Pigeons are one of the ultimate nuisance wildlife pests in NYC. They have plenty of food available and are adept at finding shelters, so they are almost guaranteed to be abundant around your property [...]
How Pigeons Survive the Winter
How Pigeons Survive the Winter Many birds have a reputation for flying south to warmer climates during the winter. This is not the case with pigeons. Pigeons do not migrate. In fact, for pigeons in NYC, winter can be one of the seasons where pigeon populations increase as [...]
How to Keep Squirrels Away from Your Yard
How to Keep Squirrels Away from Your YardAlmost every wildlife infestation begins in your yard. When you have pests outside already, it is far easier for them to move indoors. This is true of squirrels as well. If the weather gets cold, the short distance from your yard to [...]
Humane DIY Pigeon Removal for Homeowners
Humane DIY Pigeon Removal for Homeowners There are many reasons you may not want pigeons around your home. Their droppings are unsightly and smelly. They can also be corrosive, causing lasting damage to your home or car. Pigeons are also a source of disease through their droppings, feathers, [...]
