Contrary to many publications, roof rats as well as norway rats eat anything they have access to. Some scientists claim that roof rats only eat fruits and vegetables, but based on practical experience roof rats eat meat, candy, and even practice cannibalism. Rats are animals that belong in the wild and out of homes and businesses. Rats damage all types…
To remove raccoons, Forsyth Wildlife recommends the use of live traps. Live cages located around entryways and structures will lure the animal into it. When raccoons are trapped, a professional handler will relocate the animals according to Department of Natural Resource regulations. For professional help with raccoons or other wildlife, please contact Forsyth Wildlife, the wildlife division of Forsyth Exterminating.
Guest Post: Linda Woodward My first scary clue was the long snakeskin I found near my attic suitcases. Next, rat droppings and strange noises in the walls. I suspected I would have a frightful, early Halloween but could not have predicted a 4-foot live rat snake coiling around the leg of a trapper in my attic, constricting him. I could…
Pegaton is our newest product, and is 100% natural & effective! This is a trap for insects and mice. This non-toxic product traps all life stages of insects and mice. Pegaton is fast and easy to place in a large number of places. Pegaton is an inexpensive, effective, and secure way to control roaches, scorpions, mice, and other insects. Place…
Why do we use pesticides? Pesticides (the generic term for insecticides, herbicides and fungicides) control weeds, insect pests, fungi and other plant diseases. The benefit of pesticides lies in their ability to manage pest problems that otherwise would grow out of control. Without pesticides, your health or the health of your family, pets and plants, or the quality of your…
As a pest control expert & environmental engineer, it is a pleasure to see not only my industry, but the entire world thinking “green.” The term green has various meanings, but in general it means to put the environment side-by-side with our profits. The 21st Century consumer is becoming more aware of the detrimental impact he/she has on the world,…
It Could Never Happen To You… Right? We have all fallen victim to the age old mindset of “that could never happen to me”. As human beings, we have a natural tendency to believe that the world is good, people in general are good, and that good fortune naturally follows us. However, each and every year without fail, hundreds of…
While the cute little white mice you see in the local pet shop can make cool pets for your kids, having mice infesting your home is quite a different matter. These nasty rodents often carry diseases, eat your food and are generally destructive to your home and your possessions. And while children’s cartoons may lead you to think of mice…
Rodents on the Rise They’re sneaky. They’re nocturnal. They are disease-carriers. They do hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in damage to personal property & they could be in your home without you even being aware. According to Associated Press, an estimated 21 million homes are invaded by rodents in the U.S. each year. Drought & new development has…