Do Know The Warning Signs Of Rodent Activity  One of the most important things to know when dealing with rodents is identifying them and recognizing the signs they leave behind. Rodents are typically nocturnal, so you aren’t likely to see them during the day. They are also creatures of habit, often returning to the same sources of food and water repeatedly and using the same pathways over and over.  One sign of rodent activity is finding some of these well-used runways or burrows, often littered with rodent droppings and bits of stolen food. You may also see gnaw marks, footprints, o ..read more

Do Know The Warning Signs Of Rodent Activity?  One of the most important things to know when dealing with rodents is identifying them and recognizing the signs they leave behind. Rodents are typically nocturnal, so you aren’t likely to see them during the day. They are also creatures of habit, often returning to the same sources of food and water repeatedly and using the same pathways over and over.  One sign of rodent activity is finding some of these well-used runways or burrows, often littered with rodent droppings and bits of stolen food. You may also see gnaw marks, footprints ..read more

How Bed Bugs Travel In Las Vegas So, what causes bed bugs? How do they move from place to place? As we alluded to earlier, bed bugs depend on humans to relocate. They are capable of traveling short distances ( i.e., several feet,) but for anything more than that, they need help.  Generally, we consider bed bugs ‘hitchhiking’ bugs. They climb onto clothing or crawl into luggage or boxes. They can also embed themselves in the creases of furniture. When we move around, carry luggage, or move furniture, there’s a chance bed bugs are coming along for the ride.  It’s possible to spot bed ..read more

Pigeon Identification Guide Pigeons are just one of many doves that live here in Las Vegas. They are, however, the most problematic species. You can identify one of these aviary pests by their bluish-gray coloration, the two black bands on their wings, and the black at the tip of their tails. You are most likely to find pigeons walking around on busy streets. They are not afraid of humans and will happily waddle past trash cans, tables, and other populated areas to find things to eat. Sometimes, these birds will come indoors to search for food. To find out if these pests are sheltering on your ..read more

How Many Spiders Are Considered An Infestation? It is hard to stay that your home has a spider infestation after seeing only one of these pests crawling around indoors. The problem is that there is rarely just one spider. These eight-legged creatures are everywhere. Many like to hide inside wall voids and other secluded areas to stay out of sight. There is also the risk of spider eggs. It only takes one of these pests to lay a clutch of over a thousand eggs. If you do not like the idea of having thousands of baby spiders looking for places to live inside your home, you should consider your opt ..read more

Identifying Signs Of Rat Presence In Your Las Vegas Property If you have rats living on your property, you might not know about them at first. These pests like to stay out of sight and will actively hide inside walls, attic spaces, and other secluded areas during the day. It is only at night that they will come out to search for things to eat, drink, and build their beds out of. Keeping this in mind, it is important that you know some signs of rats to identify these pests. These signs include fecal droppings, urine stains or pillars, holes in walls, holes in pantry doors, damage to furniture ..read more

Rodent Behavior Insights: Navigating The Habits Of Mice Understanding rodent behavior, particularly mouse behavior, is the key to predicting and preventing rodent problems. Fortunately for all of us, rodents are not difficult to understand. They want food, they want water, and they want a relatively safe place to stay. Once they’ve found these things in a specific location, they won’t want to leave.   But what do rodents eat? The answer to this question is relatively simple: rodents, especially those living in human homes like mice, eat whatever human food they can get their paws on. If ..read more

Recognizing Signs of German Cockroach Presence in Your Vegas Property Signs of cockroaches in your home are, in a way, a good thing because these signs alert you to a cockroach problem, allowing you to take action as soon as possible.  German cockroaches aren’t very good at hiding their presence in a home, especially when their colonies start to grow. For example, keep an eye out for dark brown stains on walls, countertops, and even ceilings. German cockroaches also tend to leave the remains of their hatched eggs and shed skins out in the open.  Cockroach droppings are another sign ..read more

Why Do Pigeons Like To Hang Out On Roofs Just like people, pigeons are creatures of habit. Once they find a cozy place, they’ll keep coming back and will even bring along their friends and family. Next thing you know, your residence has become the number one hot spot for these winged trespassers to roost. One of their favorite parts of your property is the rooftop. Why? The elevated view allows them to surveil the area for possible predators and makes a great escape if they’re ever in danger. Furthermore, rooftops offer the perfect combo of both open space and shelter, offering a high degree o ..read more

The Anatomy of A Spider: Understanding Their Physical Characteristics Spiders possess distinct anatomical and physical characteristics that set them apart from other creatures that could invade your home. For starters, their bodies are two segments: the cephalothorax and abdomen. Also known as the prosoma, the cephalothorax houses the spider's vital organs and includes eight legs, two chelicerae, and a pair of pedipalps. Each leg consists of seven segments, some of which may bear specialized structures for grasping surfaces. The chelicerae are mouthparts equipped with fangs that inject venom i ..read more