Rodents
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Rats and Mice ~ Nature's Most Adaptable Mammals
Rats and mice are often referred to as Commensal Rodents meaning that they live close to Man. In fact, this term broken down means "sharing one's table". Since some rodents are considered commensal,...
Read moreHantavirus Cases in Indiana Spark Concern
For many years the serious illness called Hantavirus was not considered much of an issue in Indiana however in 2024 there were 4 confirmed cases in Indiana in which two died and two survived. The...
Read moreThe Silent Invasion: Signs You Have a Hidden Rodent Problem
When it comes to household pests, few are as sneaky-and potentially damaging-as rodents. They rarely make a grand entrance, preferring instead to creep in quietly, settle behind your walls, and go...
Read moreWinter Voles
During the winter months it may be surprising that voles are active and not slowed down by cold temperatures or snow. Indiana is the home of a meadow vole or eastern vole whose damage is...
Read moreMouse Problems at Christmastime
When outside temperatures drop and predators are on the move searching for that nice warm mouse meal, remember that mice are looking for a nice warm place to overwinter that provides protection and a...
Read moreIn Search of the Rogue Rat
I know that the title sounds like a movie title, but it is far from fiction. In our area, rogue rats are normally of the species Norway rat. If a Norway rat has found his...
Read moreDance of the House Mouse
The House Mouse is the most common mouse pest in Indiana. Did you know that a female House Mouse produces 5 to 7 young per litter and can give birth 8 to 10 liter per...
Read moreThe Meadow Mouse!
Moles and Voles are often confused as being the same critter, but they aren't. Moles tunnel in turf and raise the dirt while voles usually make a 1 to 2-inch-wide pathway on top of the...
Read moreReading About It Is Step One
If the bug in the article is the bug in your house, the next step is a free quote from a technician who has seen it before.