Mice and rodents

Pigeon Deterrents for Windows and Rooftops: Choosing the Right Method

Spikes, netting or repellent gel? Choose the pigeon deterrent by location: window ledge, rooftop or light well, and avoid common mistakes.

Mouse Traps: Types, How to Use Them Best and Where to Place Them

Compare snap, glue and cage mouse traps, learn where to place them and which mistakes make mice avoid them, and catch rodents faster.

Rat Poison: How It Works, Its Types and How to Use It Safely

Learn how rat poison works, the types of bait, how to place bait stations safely, and when traps are the better choice for your family.

Snakes in the Home and on the Farm: Causes, Prevention and Safe Response

Why snakes enter homes, farms and warehouses, how to prevent them, what to do when you see one, and basic first aid for a snakebite.

Bats in the House: How to Spot Them and Remove Them Safely Without Killing Them

Learn how to recognize bats in your attic or roof, why you should not kill them, and how to exclude them safely and legally, plus safe cleanup.

Rodent Prevention: How to Keep Rats and Mice Out of Your Home

Prevent rats and mice: seal pencil-sized openings, store food, clean the outside, trim trees and use monitoring stations.

Getting Rid of Rats and Mice: A Plan with Bait Stations, Traps and Sealed Entry Points

A rat and mouse removal plan: inspection, locked bait stations, glue and snap traps, sealing entry points, and follow-up.

Rodent Damage and Diseases: What They Destroy and What They Actually Carry

Rat and mouse damage: gnawed wires, contaminated food and damaged insulation, plus the diseases linked to them, such as leptospirosis and salmonella.

Signs of Mice in the House: Droppings, Gnawing and Sounds

Signs of rats and mice: droppings, gnawing, greasy runways, nests and sounds, and how to inspect with flour and a camera.

The House Mouse: Signs and How to Get Rid of It

The house mouse (Mus musculus): its look, tiny droppings, how it squeezes through narrow openings, and a trap and bait station plan to remove it.

The Roof Rat: Signs, Habitats and Control

The roof rat (Rattus rattus): its slim build and long tail, how it climbs trees and ceilings, and how to cut off its route and treat the infestation.

The Norway Rat: Signs, Habitats and Control

The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus): appearance, burrows, droppings, why it shows up at foundations and sewers, and a station and trap plan.

Pigeon and Bird Control Around the Home: Damage, Health Risks and the Best Deterrent Methods

Why pigeons and birds settle on your building, the damage and health risks they cause, safe cleanup, and deterrent methods that really work.