Rodent Control Lewisville, Rat Elimination, Lewisville Rodent Control

Lewisville Rodent Control, Rodent Elimination Lewisville, Rodent Control Lewisville 

 

Since Fall has officially arrived I felt we should give you the rodent run down since these critters are looking for a nice, warm space inside your home.

Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control treats 3 of the most common rodents: the Roof Rat, the Norway Rat and the House mouse. We have listed some interesting facts and tips below that can help you keep these pesky critters out of your home.

The House Mouse

Mice are found where food and shelter is plentiful and prefer nesting sites that are dark and in secluded places with an abundance of nesting materials, which include; paper products, cotton, packing materials, insulation, fabrics and etc.

Did you know?

• Mice are prolific breeders, producing six to ten litters continuously throughout the year
• The average mouse lives only 1-2 years.
• Mice are constant eaters - and will eat almost anything.
• Mouse tails have scales that help with climbing.
• Highly curious, mice explore their territory daily, paying special attention to new objects or physical changes. Unlike rats, mice show no dislike to new items.

The Roof Rat

Roof rats are well known for damaging and destroying material by gnawing and contaminating stored food. Its bite is also a risk to humans as they are a vector or carrier of diseases.

Did you know?

• The typical roof rat is between 13 to 18 inches long, including its tail.
• Is associated with having spread the plague or Black Death during the Middle Ages.
• Will feed on anything, from seeds, nuts, berries to shellfish and slugs.

The Norway Rat

Roof rats are well known for damaging and destroying material by gnawing and contaminating stored food. Its bite is also a risk to humans as they are a vector or carrier of diseases.

Did you know?

• The Norway Rat is also known as the "Sewer Rat" and the "Brown Rat".
• The Norway Rat prefers Fish and Meat.
• Norway Rats can carry the rabies virus.

Prevention

Prevention is the biggest part of keeping these critters away. We have provided you with a list of tips to help you deter rodents. Remember in the event of an infestation you will want to contact Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control

Our highly trained professionals can handle all of your rodent control needs, regardless if you have Roof Rats, Norway rats or even mice, Assassin is on the job!

Indoors Tips

Food areas and Storage

• Clean all areas where food may spill, including; under stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers cabinets.
• Keep your counter tops free of food.
• Store dry food, pet food and birdseed in sealed plastic containers/tubs.

Shelter

• Keep storage areas free of clutter
• Rodent-Proof hard-to-access areas that tend to be neglected
• Store supplies or materials off the floor  

Outdoors

• Properly maintain landscaping - trim any overgrown vegetation and shrubbery until ground underneath is visible.
• Remove any debris - rock piles, old equipment and such.
• Elevate lumber and firewood at least 18 inches.
• Store firewood away from the house.

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Squirrel Trapping & Removal Lewisville

Lewisville Squirrel Trapping & Removal

The most common complaint associated with squirrels is noise. Our squirrel control customers in Lewisville, TX will hear noises within their homes, typically at sunrise. At first light, squirrels will begin to scurry around, looking for food. Occasionally, customers will find the entry point from the outside – the hole where the squirrels are getting into the home – but typically the first signs of a squirrel control situation are the irritating noises they make in the early hours of the morning.

When customers in Lewisville, TX call us, we ask them a series of questions to help determine if and what type of squirrel control is necessary. It is important for customers to track what time of day they are hearing noises, how long they have been hearing noises and in what area of the home or building they are hearing noises.

Squirrels will enter buildings for shelter and nesting. Squirrels in Lewisville, TX have litters of babies in the spring and in the fall, and commonly end up in the attics of buildings. If squirrel control is not implemented immediately when the squirrel situation is identified, the population of squirrels living in or around a building will continue to grow. Every time a new litter grows up and leaves the nest, they begin to look for places to build their own nests in other areas of the building. It is important to implement squirrel control in your Lewisville, TX home or business in order to prevent large populations of squirrels.

The most effective method of squirrel control is trapping them. Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control will set traps to catch the squirrels around your home or business. We then monitor every hole to ensure there are no squirrels still coming and going. Once we have removed all squirrels from the building, we will seal the entry points.

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Lewisville Mouse Control, Lewisville Mouse Elimination

Looking for Lewisville Mouse Control or Lewisville Mice Elimination? Then look no further than Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control. We guarantee every Rodent Treatment with the best warranty in the business. Give us a call today to find out the difference when you "Always Hire A Professional".

The House Mouse (Mus musculus) is a small, slender rodent that has a slightly pointed nose; small, black, somewhat protruding eyes; large, scantily haired ears, and a nearly hairless tail with obvious scale rings. The adult Mouse weighs about 2/5 to 4/5 ounces. They are generally grayish-brown with a gray or buff belly. Similar Mice include the White-footed Mouse and Harvest Mice (which have grooved upper incisor teeth.)   The House Mouse has an overall gray color. The White-footed Mouse and Deer Mouse both have a white underside.

The House Mouse's tail has very little fur on it, the tails of the Deer Mouse and the White-footed Mouse are moderately to well furred and are light underneath and dark on top. Native to central Asia, this species arrived in North America along with settlers from Europe and other points of origin. A very adaptable species, the House Mouse often lives in close association with humans and therefore is termed one of the "commensal" rodents along with Norway and Roof Rats. Following their arrival on colonists’ ships, House Mice spread across North America and now are found in every state including coastal areas of Alaska, and in the southern parts of Canada.

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Signs You May Have Rodents Lewisville, TX

Worried You Might Have Rodents?  Here are 8 Signs That You May Have an Infestation

Rat season is here again in Lewisville, TX and populations of many species of rodents are moving into never-before infested areas.   Although your home may not have experienced problems with pests in the past, it is a good idea to keep an eye, an ear, and a nose out for signs that rodents have invaded your home.  Here are just some of the most common signs that you may have a rodent problem.

Rodent Droppings

This is one of the most obvious signs that you have a rodent problem. Droppings may be found in places where food is stored such as in kitchen cabinets and drawers. Given that mice like to move about in places that offer them protection from predators, you may find droppings in cupboards or under the sink, along walls, or on top of wall studs or beams. Additionally, mice will leave droppings near their nests, in storage areas such as sheds, barns, or cabins loaded with boxes, bags, old furniture, and other objects as they make an ideal home for rodents.   

Rodent Nests

Rodents prefer to build their nests out of materials that are soft, fuzzy, or warm. Common rodent nest materials may include shredded paper, bunches of dry grass or small twigs, fabric, and furniture stuffing and batting.  Rodents nest in quiet areas near food and water where they can find safety from predators. Inside buildings, ideal places to look are:

• Inside cabinets 
• Under or inside dresser
• In and among boxes
• Behind and inside machinery and appliances
• Inside upholstered furniture
• Inside double walls or the space between floors and ceilings

Food Containers or Food That Appears To Be Nibbled

Usually you will discover droppings near to a favorite rodent food source. Rodents can chew through plastic, so plastic bags and Tupperware -style containers do not protect food items.  It would definitely be advisable to carefully inspect all food and food storage items and areas if you suspect rodents have entered your home at all.

Evidence of Gnawing 

As previously mentioned, rodents will gnaw on almost anything that includes such things as wood, paper board, cloth sacks, and materials even harder than these.  Rodents' teeth grow continuously and they must gnaw to keep them short.  That may help to explain why table and chair legs or similar surfaces show gnawed spots or tooth marks in rodent-infested places.

Small Debris Piles 

If you happen upon a small pile of insect legs and peanut shells near a cabinet door, you may have found a rodent “feeding station.”  Feeding stations are somewhat hidden spots where rodents eat the food they have collected and discard their trash. In these areas, rodents may leave larger-than-normal amounts of droppings/urine, plus remnants of a variety of their “foods” such as nut shells, bits of plastic or paper, cockroach carcasses, and other indigestible items.

You Notice an Odd Musky Smell 

In closed-up rooms infested by rodents, you will commonly smell an unusual, musky odor.  This odor is the hallmark of the common house mouse and to the trained nose, the odor is unmistakable.

You Hear Strange Noises at Night

No, you aren’t losing your mind, but there may be someone wandering around in your attic at night.  As many rodent species are nocturnal, an infestation in an attic may be most obvious from the sounds coming from attic areas at night as mice and rats will run, climb, scratch and gnaw on beams and wiring while using insulation in these areas as an ideal nesting material. Depending on the size of the individual rodent, noises made in these areas can be quite loud and unsettling.

You See a Mouse in Your House

All species of rodents generally prefer to keep to themselves and avoid humans completely. If you have mice or rats, unless the infestation is large, you may never see one at all.  It is fair to assume that if you have seen a mouse in your house, the infestation is well underway at it is time to call a professional for help.

Prevention and Solutions

Obviously, prevention is the best solution to any pest problem. Infestations by rodents and the damage they cause are not only costly to repair, but also a serious health hazard here in Texas. Both hanta virus and the plague have been found in Arizona in the past year which makes vigilance even more important.  To avoid a potential rodent infestation, one must do everything they can to make certain that their home is “rodent proof.” If you have any of the signs mentioned here, you may want to take action immediately to solve your pest problem before it becomes worse by contacting Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control as soon as possible.

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Lewisville Rat Elimination, Lewisville Rodent Control

Lewisville Rodent Control and Exterminating

Roof Rats are more aerial than Norway Rats in their habitat selection and often will live in trees or on vine covered fences. Landscaped residential or industrial areas provide good habitat, as does vegetation of riverbanks and streams. They will often move into sugarcane and citrus groves. Roof Rats are sometimes found living in or around poultry or other farm buildings as well as in industrial sites where food and shelter are available. Being agile climbers, Roof Rats frequently enter buildings from the roof or accesses near utility lines which they use to travel from area to area. They have been found in sewer systems, but this is not very common.

Feeding Habits:

The food habits of Roof Rats resemble those of tree squirrels, since they both like a wide variety of fruit and nuts. They also feed on a variety of ornamental and native plant materials. Like the Norway Rat, they are omnivorous and will feed on most anything if necessary. Roof Rats usually require water daily, though their local diet may provide an adequate amount if high in water content. 
Feeding Behavior:

Roof Rats usually begin searching for food shortly after sunset. If the food is in an exposed area and too large to be eaten quickly, yet not  too large to be moved, they will usually carry it to a hiding place before eating it. Many Rats will hoard considerable amounts of solid food, which they may or may not eat later. When necessary, Roof Rats will travel considerable distances for food. They can often be seen at night running along overhead utility lines. They may live in trees or attics and climb down to a food source. This is important from the standpoint of control, for traditional baiting or trapping on the ground or floor may intercept very few Roof Rats. Roof Rats have a strong tendency to avoid new objects in their environment and this can influence control efforts. These Rats may take several days before they will approach a bait station or trap. 
Reproduction and Development:

Born in a nest about 21 to 23 days after conception, the young Rats are naked and their eyes are closed. The 5 to 8 young in the litter develop rapidly, growing hair within a week. When they are 9 to 14 days old, their eyes open and they begin to explore for food and move about near their nest. In the third week they begin to take solid food. The number of litters depends on the area and varies with nearness to the limit of their climatic range, availability of nutritious food, density of the local Rat population and age of the Rat. The young may continue to nurse until 4 or 5 weeks old. Young Rats generally cannot be trapped until about 1 month old. At about 3 months of age they are completely independent of the mother and are reproductively mature. In tropical or semitropical regions, the breeding season may be nearly year-round. Usually the peaks in breeding occur in the spring and fall. 
Senses:

Rats see poorly, relying more on smell, taste, touch and hearing. They are considered to be colorblind, responding only to the degree of lightness and darkness of colors.  Roof Rats also have an excellent sense of balance. They use their tails for balance while traveling along overhead utility lines and are very agile climbers.

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Top Rated Pest Control Companies in Lewisville

Assassin Exterminating and Pest Control is proud to announce that we were recently named "Best Exterminators in Dallas Fort Worth". Thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve this recognition. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with our current and future customers while continuing to offer affordable Pest Control Services from friendly and knowledgeable staff. All of our treatments come with the best warranty in the business so give Assassin a call today and "Always Hire a Professional."

Best Exterminators in Fort Worth

By Ashley Berg /The Writers Network Posted on August 19th, 2011 

 

 

There are lots of home prevention and extermination options, but you always wonder if they are as safe and effective as you need them to be. Insects, bugs, and other vermin are a terrible disturbance to a home. They eat food, ruin clothes, and can spread bacteria and viruses. Finding an exterminator is the best way to handle an infestation of any size, and you can be assured through a contract or guarantee that the work will be a success. 

 

Finding an exterminator or pest control service in Fort Worth is a cinch. With all the critters running around the Lone Star state, there are plenty of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people that can help you handle your creepy crawly issues. Trust the following businesses to be the best at what they do, and know you are in good hands.

 

Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control

 

With a name like Assassin you know this company means serious business. They will happily end the vicious bug onslaught you are experiencing with finality. The president started his career in extermination at the ripe young age of 16, so he has been dealing with pests long enough to be familiar with every type of situation, including yours. He chose the name Assassin for a reason; he believes it conveys the philosophy of the company. To be the best, most professional, highly skilled, highly trained, and adaptable bug killer company in business. You can count on them to quickly and effectively eliminate your pest problems for good.

Summer Pest Control Issues Lewisville

DFW has five straight record highs, but at least bugs are gone!

Those searching for a silver lining to the nonstop burning heat need look no farther than the sky above or the ground below.

Mosquitoes are missing. Fire ants are hiding.

"There are no mosquitoes to speak of, and the fire ants are so deep underground they're not evident," said Rodney Beaman of Fort Worth Pest Control in Arlington.

Brent Russell, owner of Tarrant County Pest Control in Fort Worth, said he isn't getting any calls on webworms, either. That bug, a bane to pecan and hackberry tree owners, prefers wet weather.

"The year we had all the flooding on the Brazos was when the webworms were bad," Russell said.
Flooding, we don't have to worry about.

North Texas remains in a drought as temperatures hit triple digits for the 35th consecutive day. The high at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was 107 on Friday, the fifth straight day of record highs.

Joe Harris, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, said it could be mid-August before the highs dip below 100.

"It's just going to stay hot and dry for a while," he said.

And that's just no good for fire ants.

Mike Merchant, a professor and urban entomologist with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, said fire ants build mounds for two reasons: to get out of wet soil and to collect heat during cool weather.

"They don't have either of those reasons right now," he said. "They're foraging after midnight, then they go back underground."

Merchant agreed that mosquitoes aren't bad now but warned that they're still around -- especially the ones carrying the West Nile virus.

"They're stealthy biters," Merchant said.

Dry weather will bring out some bugs and not others. For instance, termites aren't swarming this summer, but ant swarms are fooling people, Russell said.

"They'll see the wings on the swarmers and think they're termites," he said. "My advice for anyone who thinks they're seeing termites is to call a professional."

Roaches also are a perennial problem. But their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a poorly kept home.

Large random roaches may appear in anyone's home as they search for moisture, Beaman said.
"I saw one in my house," he said, "and that's like a dentist having a cavity."

But roaches aren't the only problems; rodents, too, come into people's homes looking for water.
"All of the water that's usually around in creeks and other areas is dried up," Russell said.

Russell said that rodent calls have increased about 50 percent above normal, and most are about rats.
"Roof rats and Norwegian sewer rats are the most common in North Texas," he said.

Rats can exploit the tiniest gaps in a home's integrity with teeth that can gnaw through just about anything, Russell said.

"They chew on wood, pipes, wires," he said. "I've seen them chew through water pipes, even the hose from the washing machine to a wall, flooding the washroom."

Rocky Wien, with Orkin in North Richland Hills, said that most customers call because they've seen something around the house that worries them.

"Most insects are just like people, looking for food, water and shelter," Wien said.

Thank you for the visiting the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control Blog about Pest Control and Exterminating Services in the North Texas area. If you would like more information about a specific pest or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control web site or you can call us directly at: (817) 727-8149