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Rodent Control for Home and Yard

There are times of the year, especially, when you want to ramp up efforts to keep rodents and other wildlife out of your home and yard. Just because you live in a more suburbanized area instead of out in the woods or in a remote rural area doesn’t make the chances of rat invasions any less. You might be even more at risk, because the food sources that rodents love tend to be more plentiful in the suburbs than in secluded areas. There are few things mice and rats love more than the garbage that humans toss out.    Why are Rats and Mice Bad?   Rodents are small, hairy mammals that can be found just about anywhere around the globe.  As you may have realized, mice and rats, along with other uninvited wildlife (squirrels, raccoons, opossum, deer, etc.) are quite adept at finding their way into your home and garage. Rodents not only love the kind of trash you throw away (including fast food wrappers, empty food containers, etc.), but they also can chow down on stored food items.  Rodents possess large, powerful teeth with which they can quickly chew through solid materials like leather, wood, drywall, etc. Because they are such powerful gnawers, they can cause quite a bit of damage to valuables in your home, such as to furniture and throughout your home’s structure (walls, doors, etc.).   Rodents are also known to carry and spread diseases of all sorts. If not caught, so it’s even more important to have inspections by professional rodent control experts if you suspect mice and/or rat activity. How Many Diseases do Rats and Mice Carry? Rodents Spread Fleas: Rodents are notorious for hosting fleas, which are also known to spread various diseases and bacteria, and can plague a household with their blood-sucking biting., even if there are no pets. Rodents Spread Diseases: Rodents are difficult to control, especially after they’ve gotten a foothold in a home or yard. They are also vectors for diseases, and can contaminate your stored food with their shedding hair, and leaving behind saliva and droppings. The CDC has linked some rodents to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease known to cause fatalities in nearly 2 out of every 5 cases reported in the United States. You should also know that when mice feed on stored food, they contaminate about 10 times more food than what they actually eat.  What is Considered a Rodent Infestation? As with roaches, if you see mice or rat activity at home or in your yard, you’re probably only seeing a small fraction of the actual population. One stray rodent isn’t necessarily a cause for alarm, but two or more definitely means you’ve got an infestation. Your best bet is to contact a pest management company to inspect, and treat for other possible rodents that may be living in your home or anywhere on your property.   It should go without saying that children and pets should be kept safely away from any areas where wild rodents have been spotted at home or in the yard. Rodents are feral and are prone to bite and attack if they sense a threat.    Do NOT try to grab or hold a rodent you may find in your home or around your yard. They can inflict painful bites with their large teeth and powerful jaws, which can transmit disease. What Kind of Rats Are in Houston? Roof rats and Norway rats are known to be prevalent in the North Houston area. What is a Rodent Exclusion? Why Is Exclusion Important For Rodent Control? Exclusion is a process of recognizing possible rodent entry locations and then taking preemptive measures to keep these invasive rodents out of your home and property.   Exclusion is a very important part of an effective long-term rodent control. You don’t just want to drown your home with chemicals meant to kill pests, because these chemicals can also prove toxic to you and your family. It’s been demonstrably proven to be more effective to take a comprehensive, long-term approach to manage uninvited rodents. Exclusion is also healthier for the ecosystem. This type of rodent (and other pest) management is also known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Rodent exclusion is an important aspect of rodent IPM, and it involves more pro-active, preventive measures involving sealing off areas of your home or business where rodents might be likely to intrude. Best case scenario, exclusion can block them off from entering your home or yard to begin with. Prevention is always the best cure! Is Rodent Exclusion Necessary? Rodent exclusion involves sealing off areas that you don’t want rats and mice to get in, especially the inside of your home and on your property! You want to sealcracks in the foundation, screen over vents, screen over the bottom ends of your downspouts, keep your fireplace flue closed when not in use, and seal off pipe/utility entry points with screening, copper wool, or cement.   Other pest exclusion tactics recommended by IPM experts and professionals include keeping organic materials as far away from the outside of your home or business as possible (i.e., mulch, compost, trash, leaf piles, yard clutter, etc.). Getting rid of things that attract pests, like food, entry points, and water sources, will also help you keep these sneaky rodents away. You also want to do things like keep your storage areas free of empty boxes and piles of newspaper that rodents could nest in and breed (A few rodents can turn into hundreds in a matter of just a few weeks).   Call us today at 832-898-0190 or email us at info@fullscopepestcontrol.com for a free consultation. We can help you manage your rodent problems at home and yard, and show you what you can do yourself to keep them away. Save yourself money, time, and headaches.   Calling a professional rodent control service is always much more cost effective and a timesaver in the long run if you feel you are overwhelmed with rice and/or rats. This can help you deter expensive damage by getting a handle on things early on. Call our Texas pest

Don’t Let Pantry Pests Spoil Family Holiday Fun

FullScope Pest Control  is sharing tips on how to pest-proof your pantry ahead of the holiday baking season   As families across the country begin to break out their baking ingredients in preparation for this year’s holiday season, many might be unfortunate enough to encounter some unwelcome pests. Fittingly nicknamed “pantry pests,” creatures like beetles and moths are attracted to ingredients that are commonly stored in pantries or cabinets, such as flour, spices, and chocolate. FullScope Pest Control, a premier full service pest provider, in partnership with the National Pest Management Association, is sharing information about how homeowners can combat pantry pests in their homes.   “Nobody wants pests interrupting their baking session during the holidays,” said Camille Landry, technical director. “Pantry pests can contaminate your food and are capable of spreading diseases. In addition to ants, two of the more common pantry pests are merchant grain beetles and Indian meal moths. Merchant grain beetles are dark brown and have six saw-like teeth on each side of their flat bodies. They like to eat cereals, cake mixes and grains.” Must Read: FALL IS THE SEASON FOR OVERWINTERING PESTS “Indian meal moths are attracted to bright light, which is why they are commonly found in grocery stores. These copper reddish moths enjoy feeding on dried fruit, grains, nuts, chocolate, powered milk, chocolate and candy.” adds Camille Landry.   To avoid any pantry pest infestations, FullScope Pest Control  and the NPMA recommend following these best practices:   Store food items in insect-proof containers such as glass or plastic, with tightly sealed lids. Do not mix old and new food items, as this can spread an infestation. Never purchase groceries if the packaging is broken. Keep cabinets, pantries and countertops clean and free of crumbs. Dispose of any food that is expired or shows signs of a pest infestation.   For assistance, contact one of our licensed pest control professionals by calling FullScope Pest Control  [wpforms id=”1478″] 832-898-0190

Household Pests Can Negatively Affect Your Home’s Value

The negative effects of pests in a household are well known to everybody and most households do not want to take any chances. Many homeowners take the help of a good Pest Control Montgomery in TX so that common pests do not make an entry into the house and start breeding.  Needless to say, controlling pests extends to termite treatment as well so that furniture and wood items are preserved properly. How Pests Can Be A Threat To You And Your Home Pests are those which cause danger to health since they tend to feed on wood, electrical wiring, leftover food, and more. While they have a value in our ecosystem, below are important reasons why pests are a threat and therefore cannot stay in our homes: Many pests are carriers of bacteria and viruses and having them in your house can cause food and drink contamination. They also cause skin problems when they happen to bite people.  They can cause great damage to furniture and are also known to destroy growth of grass and shrubs on the lawns.  Once they get into the house, it is difficult to eradicate them with basic preventive measures as they quickly breed.  A good mosquito control in Montgomery TX is the only way to eliminate mosquitoes and other critters as they have the necessary chemicals and pesticides with them. Pest control specialists are well aware of the habits of pests and can detect their presence in a house. This enables them to provide assistance with a whole range of services and products that are suitable for both domestic as well as business enterprises.  Increase Your Home’s Value With The Help Of Pest Control Most professional Pest Control Montgomery in TX services include the use of safe and environmentally friendly pesticides so that there are no adverse effects on humans, pets, and on the property in general. To ensure that the pests are kept away, some trenches are dug and filled with chemicals made solely for these pests. The process however can take some time and can also become messy, but it is well worth the trouble as you can rest assured you are safe from any potential harm brought by unwanted critters. Yet another way of getting rid of these pests is by drilling deep holes in the property. They are dug in close proximity of two feet and then the liquid chemicals are poured into them. The holes are then completed and sealed with cement which ensures no pest can emerge from these holes. It is important to enlist the services of a professional pest control company and not try to do anything on your own as you would not have the right tools and sufficient knowledge to combat pests. Must Read:TOP 5 SIGNS THAT YOU MAY HAVE A BATS Consulting with a professional pest control contractor is very useful when it comes to long-term protection. A house is an investment in itself, and the more you, as a homeowner, maintain its overall structure and free of pests, the more valuable your home becomes. 

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Prevent Oak Wilt on Your New Caney Oak Trees

One common tree disease that Texas homeowners deal with, specifically for oak trees, is Oak wilt. If you live in New Caney, and have oak trees, you’re probably familiar with this fungal tree disease.   Oak wilt is a serious ornamental tree disease that can be rapidly fatal for trees in the Red oak group (those oaks with pointed leaf edges). White oak tree species (with rounded leaf margins) may also be affected, but not nearly as rapidly as Red oaks. 

Control Anthracnose on Kingwood Maple Trees

How to Help Control Anthracnose on Your Kingwood Maple Trees Anthracnose (caused by the Gloeosporium apocryptum fungus and other closely related fungi) is a rainy season tree disease that can be serious for all kinds of plants, notably Silver maples and Japanese maple trees.   It causes irregular, light to reddish- and purplish-brown deadened areas on your Kingwood, TX plants’ and trees’ leaves.