small rodents that can be found living in buildings
This time of year you may run into the common house mouse. This is because temperatures have been getting very cold at night. Mice are mammals and seek warm places in order to stay alive. Your walls, attics, and garage look very attractive to a cold mouse. Once a mouse gets into your home and […]
We probably all know that factories, warehouses and even auto-repair shops sometimes will keep a cat on location to combat any rodents that may be trying to make that location into their new home. Cats have long been known as a valuable tool in the overall effort to fight pests. But can dogs be used […]
Although we have a soft spot in our hearts for our animal companions, we do not like it when insects and rodents enter our homes and yards. Unfortunately, rodents are a prevalent problem in Brevard County, Florida, where they wreak havoc on our land and spread illness. Mice, rats, and squirrels are the three rodent […]
The amount of severe damage rodents cause is irreparable at times. They are brilliant creatures that can move through tiny openings regardless of how small they may be. While a rat may require a slightly larger opening, the mice can enter through any space available. The most common entrances they typically access are chimneys, doors, […]
You have just discovered feces in your attic, crawlspace, garage or even worse – your house. How can you tell if it is a mouse or a rat? Being able to tell the two apart can be a bit troubling for some people. This is because different species of mouse and rat grow to be […]
America is a large country. It is bordered by the two largest oceans in the world, one on each side. Her trade with other countries ranks near the top of any country in the world. This has been the case for over a century. Naturally any hardy pest will have found its way over to […]
Sometimes the first noticeable sign people have of a rodent infestation is that the electrical wiring in their home has chew marks. If they have pets they may attribute the chewing to them. But many people who don’t have pets instantly become alarmed when they see the chew marks. So, first we would like to […]
When many people hear the term “house mouse” they may think of some cute little rodent depicted on a Christmas greeting card. The mouse is just raising its little family alongside of yours and everyone lives happily ever after. However, anyone who has ever had a mouse infestation can tell you its nothing like that. […]
As well as treating many homes in Brevard County, Sunstate Pest also treats a large number of businesses as well. One type of business in particular is especially attractive to pests. Restaurants are a beacon for any living organism. The place offers shelter, food and water. As the temperatures can creep down into the 30’s […]
As far as large pests in your attic are concerned there are two main threats: birds and rodents. Birds usually build their nests high up and in an enclosure like the space between splitting tree branches. But, a nice opening in an attic is attractive to birds as well. This is why it is important […]