Rodents – Page 9 – Pest Management Professional

Property owner Solomon Shlomo of Brooklyn, N.Y., claims he scared off rats infesting his building by playing the drums, according to...

Just like how the cobbler’s son runs barefoot, and the barber’s son needs a haircut, my house mouse nightmare happened...

Author’s Note: Information is taken from Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, which is available at the PMP Bookstore....

“When I was out on an inspection in a crawlspace, it looked like it was raining mudtubes from the floor...

Rodent control can sometimes be a tricky business. Rodents adapt well to any environment, and are very intelligent creatures. As...

Placing a little more bait or a few extra traps around your accounts will not do what it takes to...

Multiple-catch mouse traps (MCTs) are capable of catching up to 30 mice, depending on which trap you are using, because...

The house mouse (Mus musculus) is the model rodent for the cartoon icon Mighty Mouse, and its abilities are practically...

Follow air movement and heat. That’s the best method for identifying rodent entry points. In my experience, this technique is...

A new bill proposed in Arizona would allow the use of .22 caliber guns containing a special cartridge to control rats...

Selecting the correct bait to use when treating for a rodent infestation is one of the most important steps in...

When performing a rodent site evaluation, try using an action camera for documentation. Attached to extension poles, placed on the...

A little trick when using snap traps is to get the rodent species to chew the kick plate by rubbing...

When it comes to Mus musculus management, one of the most important rules of thumb is to place bait stations,...

Many technicians misdiagnose disrupted dirt or tunneling systems that appear in a yard. Homeowners call and think they have moles,...