When it comes to rodents, there are two types of ways to see them. Some see a cute little critter at a pet store to take home while others see a pest that invades homes and takes over your pantry. The interesting thing is that they are the same rodent. A mouse is a mouse…
Northern Colorado is not the exception, as rodents of all shapes and sizes are found all over the world. Norway rats, Deer Mice, and House Mice are the most common rodents the locals deal with. The basics of house mice and signs of their infestation is what we at Effective Pest Services would like to…
The difference between mice and rats may seem obvious, but many of the differences may be more subtle than you think. One thing they do have in common is that they can cause extensive damage if they invade your home. Do you know the differences between rats and mice? If you had lots of time…
The weather is starting to cool off and when the weather changes so does the type of pests that you will find infesting your home. The fall weather brings some great things such as changing leaves, cooler temperatures and the holiday season. Some of the bad things that come with the change is the fact…
There are a number of species of mice that often find their way inside homes and other human structures. One of the most common mice species that we found inside homes is the House Mouse. House mice are often found inside homes. When there, they cause damages and even possibly, leave behind harmful diseases. Effective…
Here in Northern Colorado there are a few different types of rodents that residents will run into more often than other rodents. Mice and rats both fall into the category or rodents that you may see at some point. The most common types of mice and rats that you will see are house mice, deer…
The cold winter days are the time of year that many pests and insects are trying to get out of the elements and into a safer place. That means you need to be more diligent when treating for pests that are making their way into your house. They are happy to make their way in…
Rodents of all shapes and sizes are found all over the world, and Colorado is no exception. The most common rodents the locals deal with are Norway rats, Deer Mice and House Mice. In general, rodents are very problematic as they are huge risk to health and cause a lot of damage to the structure,…
As the temperature begins to drop, mice activity will begin to increase. Winter is a hard time for mice and other rodents. It is cold outside and food is harder to find. The need for survival heightens and often mice will look to your home for shelter and hopefully, a regular food source. As many…
Over the years you may have been told many different old wives’ tales. Old wives’ tales are superstitions or traditional beliefs that are regarded as unscientific or incorrect. They are passed down from one generation to the next by word of mouth. Sometimes it can be hard to know if some of the things that…
