Bugged by pests? You are not alone! Most households and businesses face common pest problems.
We’ve made it our mission to provide naturally effective solutions, tips, and information so that we can all have freedom from pests and damage while preserving nature’s delicate ecosystem. Read the latest here.
Have you ever seen an “eye-boggling” rat? The muscles controlling a rat’s jaws are very powerful and anchored around the eye sockets, running behind the eyeballs. When a rat grinds their teeth, its eyeballs can vibrate in and out; this usually indicates pleasure and contentment. Rats are resilient creatures that have remarkable abilities allowing them […]
If you’ve heard strange scurrying or scratching sounds in your walls, found mysterious holes in food boxes, or worse, you’ve noticed chewed-up and shredded paper around your home, you may have a mouse infestation on your hands. Mice shred up paper to make their nests comfy, can pass through the smallest of spaces, chew holes […]
A house mouse can live anywhere from six months to around two years. Six months is closer to the average amount of time they live, but if they have ideal living conditions, including a steady supply of food, water, shelter, and no predators, they can live for up to two years. Ideal conditions also include […]
The short answer is it may help, but the effectiveness of using peppermint essential oil to repel mice is unpredictable. It could possibly help deter rodents from an area, but it will not always work and the overall effectiveness is not proven. Homeowners have tried using peppermint oil for years as an environmentally friendly, DIY […]
You’ve heard scratching sounds at night; out of the corner of your eye, you’ve seen something scurrying away; you’ve found little black pellets lying around; these are all signs of a possible rodent problem. Now you need to know exactly what type of rodent you are dealing with so you can begin to figure out […]
Seeing a mouse in the house is upsetting, but finding out that a rodent infestation has been lurking in your home for a long time is even worse. Knowing how to identify the signs of a pest problem will help you prevent infestations and keep your home pest-free. Finding mouse droppings or “mice rice” is […]
Everybody loves a trending data-filled list, and we found a list that’s released each year that we just can’t ignore here at EarthKind! The pest control professionals at Orkin continuously keep tabs of all the calls they receive each year and tally up the results to put together a rattiest cities list.They share the top […]
Would you believe that there’s an animal that can sniff out bombs and landmines, and detect tuberculosis too? They even help researchers cure disease, advance science, and make medical breakthroughs. As if that weren’t enough, they also make cute and cuddly pets! Rats have a bad reputation. They can be unwelcome pests, but they are […]
A cluttered room can attract many types of pests, including mice and rats. One of the best forms of pest control is simply keeping a clean, organized home. Decluttering and organizing your house doesn’t have to be a drag. Try some of these cool and trendy tips that won’t make you feel ashamed about having […]
Identifying pest droppings holds significant importance in pest control and maintaining a healthy living environment. Droppings can help homeowners determine the type of infestation they are dealing with in their space and can also give clues as to the severity of the infestation. It’s important to figure this out early so you can implement targeted […]
