How and Why Mice Enter Homes
How and Why Mice Enter Homes House mouse (Mus musculus) The house mouse thrives under a variety of conditions in and around homes. Mice are usually brown or light grey in color, with lighter underbellies but different species can be lighter or darker. They have pointed noses, small eyes, relatively large ears, and long tails. […]
Rodent Species That Are Human Problems
Rodent Species That Are Human Problems Deer Mice The deer mouse are found in rural areas and may invade residential homes. Deer mice are a medical concern because they are common carriers of Hantavirus. House Mice The house mouse is the most common rodent pest in most parts of the world. It can […]
Problems Associated With Cockroaches
Cockroaches may become pests in homes, schools, restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and virtually in any structure that has prepares or stores food. The cockroaches can contaminate food and eating utensils, destroy fabric and paper products, and impart stains and unpleasant odors to surfaces they contact. People are repulsed when they find cockroaches in their […]
RODENTS
RODENTS This series of articles which will be posted over the next 12 weeks in my blog will be heloful in educating you about Rodents (Rats, Mice and other species of the rodent order). Rodentiais the Latin word/order of mammals also known as rodents. They are physically characterized by: two continuously-growing incisors in the upper […]
COCKROACHES, The Survivors
There are six species of cockroaches in USA that can become pests: German cockroach Brown banded cockroach Oriental cockroach Smoky brown cockroach American cockroach Turkestan cockroach A seventh species, the field cockroach, is not really a pest. It is usually found outdoors, but sometimes comes indoors when it is hot or dry and is often […]
