TweetQuestion: I have just seen a big brown rat on my patio. It came out from under the back door step and went straight over the patio to eat bread that was put out for the birds ….I am terrified of rats and so is my husband , We have a “live rat trap” but […]
Questions About Pest Control?
Everybody who is starting out doing their own pest control, and even those who have been doing it for some time, will have questions.
Some people are unsure how to recognize if they have a pest infestation and others would like advice on what traps to use or what is the best bait to trap a specific rodent. Whatever your question, I will do my very best to try and answer it for you.
Therefore, should you have any questions, send them to me via the contact form Click Here. I will answer them based on my own experience, or I will research them and give you best answer I find.
Could it be Rats?
Trying to determine if it is a rat or a mouse problem by describing the droppings is a little difficult. Simplest way to determine what your pest is, is to actually catch one.
Squirrels Invading Our Farmhouse!
Squirrels are very smart little critters. One of our readers explains what she is experiencing with squirrels getting into her kitchen and stealing as well as moving food around! You can also read about our suggestions for resolving her little problem.
Squirrels Destroying Decking
Be careful what you use to protect your decking. If you use a brand of stain that uses linseed or nut oil then you could be sending out an invitation to squirrels, asking them if they want to chew on your lovely new decking.
Mice Moved in While Away from Home
One of our readers had a problem with mice moving into her home while she was away on holiday. Here we explained what steps to take to make sure they moved back out again pretty sharpish.