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Mouse Trap Types
There are different varieties of mouse traps on sale in today's market, from the old-fashioned snap traps to state-of-the-art electronic mouse killers. The old school snap trap has been around for quite a while now. Normally a bait is put onto a spike on the target area of the trap and then a bar (spring loaded) is fed through the hoop holding the arm of the trap (the dangerous part). As the mouse places its front feet onto the target area to access the bait it sets off the sprung loaded arm to snap down on itself at the back of the neck thus breaking its back and killing it. One type of humane mouse trap comes in the form of a live-catch trap, these are commonly trip-traps where the mouse accesses the trap to get to the bait. When the mouse reaches a certain point of the device the rear of the trap will raise up allowing the door to close behind him thus trapping the mouse within the trap. If, as lots of people do, you want to release the mouse into the wild again, try to avoid letting it go in your garden, as the probabilities are you will be catching that same mouse againat a later date Other types of the humane mouse traps on sale are the multi-mouse catch trap and the automatic catch trap. These can catch up to 10 mice and 15 mice (respectively) at a time, all live-catch traps need to be checked at regular intervals and preferably should not be left unchecked for periods longer than 24 hours, so if you are going away for the weekend don't bother setting your mouse traps, you can always leave the trap permanently open and this will allow the mice to get used to accessing the trap without fear. The final mouse trap is the electronic mouse killer, this type is placed along the mouse run if possible, mice habitually run along the bottom of walls/skirting boards because they feel more secure being able to see the whole of the room . As the mouse accesses the trap to get at any available bait it triggers the mechanism by putting it's paws onto metal plates strategically placed within the unit.As the mouse creates a circuit with its feet it receives an electric shock from the metal plates killing it immediately. The unfortunate mouse is then extricated and the unit can be used again.
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Everyone would like to maintain their lawn green and in perfect condition if only ground moles would not find your lawn that appealing as well. Otherwise the time, effort and money you have invested just so you can watch your bulbs bloom in season will definitely remain a dream rather than a reality.
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There are many things that may threaten the general comfort and safety of your home and its surrounding environment. Many of us are familiar with the latest technologies that we use to cool and control the temperatures in our home environments. A...
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Found throughout North America, yellow jackets or various species of wasps are familiar to picnics yet do not generally attack humans or animals without provocation.
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Calls to animal removal services are focused on all kinds of critters. Depending on where you live, residential animal control could involve anything from mice and rats to opossums and raccoons. Some residential animal control services have even...
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The recent news about "killer bees," or Africanized honey bees has plenty of people suffering from a sudden case of apiphobia, or fear of bees. But seeing bees in your yard doesn't necessarily mean you should call in the bee removal...
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No one likes to sublet their home to the critters that might take up residence there. But before you call an insect extermination professional, here are some ways ensure you're getting the best extermination service you can:
Shop around.
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Of all the critters that may haunt your home, termites are the most troublesome. In fact, termites cause more damage to homes each year than all other natural disasters combined. Termites live underground in a network of tunnels in the soil. They...
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Raccoons are like your annoying relatives: they show up uninvited, eat all the leftovers, and leave your place a mess. Although they are cute and furry, raccoons can be a nuisance and in some cases, downright dangerous.
Identifying Raccoon...
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You may spend a lot of time in your yard tackling nuisances such as crabgrass, dandelions, or broadleaf. But your land may be under attack by more than just weeds; it could be infested with other vermin that have their hearts set on destroying your...
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According to the requests we receive for insect control here at ServiceMagic, it seems likely that homeowners are having more problems with bugs. While calls for insect exterminators are not necessarily the most conclusive means of determining...
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Snakes have been either worshipped or reviled since ancient times. Yet if snakes are in your home environment, be it the bedroom, bathroom or yard, they may make you uncomfortable and therefore could be considered a pest even though they may be...
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While the case can be made that any pest is important to a local ecosystem, bats have a definitive benefit. They can eat up to a 1,000 insects every hour and one of their favorite meals is mosquitoes. It's a lot like free pest control. Nonetheless, when they enter your home, they will present their own problem.
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Older houses are most vulnerable to rodents, but it's possible for them to crop up in just about any neighborhood. There are often large rodent populations in the city, but apartment owners typically rarely see them since their landlords will typically take care of building maintenance, including unwelcome visitors. Rodents are more problematic to the average suburban homeowner.
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Spiders ambling across the ground floor of a house are a common occurrence. Depending on how much of a nuisance they are, you may want to consider some pest control methods. First, a little background information on spiders so you can tell what species you're dealing with.
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Fumigation is the usual treatment for Drywood termites infesting numerous areas of the house. It's a costly process, so you'll want to get estimates from a number of companies. Try to find a couple of former customers and see if they were happy with the service.
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Despite their innocent looking, cute little faces, raccoons actually have quite a reputation for being mischievous and destructive. Raccoons often knock down trash cans and uproot gardens and sod in search of a meal.
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Mouse problems? Rats roaming free? Mice and rats account for more damage done to the insides of our homes than any other mammals in the world. Here are some tips for trapping and getting rid of the pesky vermin.
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Got termites? Then it's time to find an exterminator. The chemicals used during fumigation are dangerous, so it's important that you find a reliable pest control company.
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Ant control is a common pest control problem across the country. While there are many different types of ants that find their way into our homes, including pavement ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, thief ants, fire ants, and pharaoh ants, just to name a few, for the most part the strategies for dealing with them are all the same.
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It's one thing to repair an old bathtub, refrigerator, or carpet, but when termites infest your home it's an attack of a living organism that can't simply be repaired. They will continue to infest your home, disrupting your lifestyle and general well-being. A termite problem isn't a simple home improvement project—it's war.
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By considering the type of damage caused by pests, you can decide what sort of pest control program will be most viable for your family, or whether the cost of a pest control program is worth the price needed to solve the problem. The basic types of damage are economic damage, medical damage, and aesthetic damage. Nuisance problems are also a consideration.
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Earwigs are any of several species of burrowing insects that are reddish-brown in color and around half an inch long. They are primarily nocturnal, and are seen mostly in the summer months, though they remain active throughout the year. They can be distinguished by sharp pincers at the ends of their abdomen. These pincers are generally harmless, but they can be painful if you get the "business end."
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Cockroach control is one of the single most challenging pest control issues out there. Unfortunately, choosing any single method of cockroach extermination is setting yourself up for failure. Cockroaches are just too geared towards survival for any one method to do the trick.
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These days, more and more homeowners are becoming aware of the dangers of chemical pesticides. They can pose a health risk to you, your family, and pets, and can kill off insects that actually help your plants. Also, they may eventually find their way into our water table, where they can cause even more trouble.
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