When you hear “drone” in pest or rodent control, you might think “male bee”, but that isn’t the only kind of drone getting attention today. Drones (or unmanned aerial devices) are cropping up all over the place – from recreation to business. With the growth of high-resolution imagery and cost-effective materials, drone tech is available […]
Rodent control… As long as humans need food and shelter, there will be rats & mice seeking to capitalize on it. It seems impossible to eradicate these furry gnawers, who are nuisances at best and a serious health concern at worst. So, what’s a home or business owner to do? Never fear, technology is here. […]
While they are common household pets, mice are not always welcome guests. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself playing host to an uninvited furry critter and his abundant family. Next to humans, mice are the second most populous mammal in urban areas. But that doesn’t mean we throw up our hands and let them […]
Aggressive rodents are constantly finding their way into homes and businesses to find new food sources. Whether their food sources are reduced through more effective waste control measures, closed businesses, or cold weather, rats are on the prowl to fill their bellies. We, at Cascade Pest Control, are getting an increasing number of calls for […]
There was a good reason that creatures might have been stirring in Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem about the night before Christmas: winter. While Moore’s night in “Twas the Night Before Christmas” was absent nocturnal movement, stirring mice are a common occurrence as the temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. In fact, rats and mice […]
Eeeek! Rats in the rafters and mice in the munchies. What attracts these rodents to our homes and how can we prevent them from settling in? Here are 4 reasons you might find yourself playing host to these unwelcome guests. Reason 1: Rodents seek food One of the biggest reasons that rats and mice will […]
The Necessity of Rodent Control While mice and rats can cause serious damage to the structure of your home or business, they are also very dangerous to the health of you and others sharing the infested space. It doesn’t help that rodents nest and feed off of human waste, so the threat is unfortunately never […]
The rodents have been found and eliminated. You are a survivor. But how do you clean up after a rodent infestation? There might be a bit more to it than you might think. In fact, if you think you can sweep it under the rug (literally), you might want to think again. Rodents, particularly rats, […]
Mice are probably one of the most persistent and pervasive of household pests. Over time mice have become so habituated to human dwellings that they can hardly live without them. So it might seem that it is impossible to get rid of mice. But don’t give up without a fight. You don’t need to share […]
Winter: a time when small, furry creatures seek shelter and food in our homes. Although there is never truly an “off season” for rodent invaders, winter can be a prime time for marauders. The same things that make our homes appealing to us can also attract rodents. What is a rodent? The classification of “Rodent” […]