As winter storms sweep across the South and temperatures drop, pests are finding their way indoors in search of warmth and shelter. Homes and businesses alike become prime targets for unwelcome guests like rodents, cockroaches, and silverfish. While DIY pest control might seem tempting, not all methods are effective—or safe. Let’s separate fact from fiction […]
The holidays are a time for festive gatherings, cozy nights, and cherished memories. Unfortunately, they’re also a prime time for pests to seek shelter in your warm, welcoming home. With the colder weather come myths about winter pests—some amusing, others concerning. In this edition of Pest Mythbusters, we’re unwrapping the truth behind common pest myths, […]
Rodents in the Attic? Here’s How to Prevent Rodent Infestations This Fall As temperatures drop in the fall, many homeowners find themselves dealing with unwelcome visitors—rodents. Seeking warmth, food, and shelter, these small creatures often make their way into attics and homes, causing potential property damage and health risks. According to the National Pest Management […]
Being from Florida, I really do not like the cold. It makes me want to stay inside and stay snuggled on my couch with a warm glass of tea. However, I am not the only one that wants to be inside during these frigid months. Field mice have the same feelings about the cold as […]
What happens to house mice when the temperature drops? Although insects decline as the temperatures drop, warm-blooded pests like rodents are still as active as ever. When the outdoors become inhospitable, rodents travel in search of warmth, food, and shelter, which often leads them into our toasty, food-packed homes. The small and curious house mouse […]
Kristen Stevens, BCE Corporate Entomologist, Cook’s Pest Control Cooler Weather Means Rodents Looking for Somewhere to Stay Warm As cooler weather approaches, so do rodent issues. Rodents, like any other pest, are seeking food, water and shelter when you find them inside your facility. They are there because inside seems like a cozy, great place […]
You don’t have to be a hoarder to benefit from a little spring cleaning. For some people, throwing things away can be liberating or even therapeutic. A few years ago, my mom asked if I wanted any of the toys from my youth. The child in me wanted them for the sake of nostalgia, but […]
Spring. A time of rebirth, renewal, new life… and the resurgence of pests. We’re not the only ones enjoying the warming weather. The house mouse, house fly, and eastern subterranean termite are among the most troublesome pests to come with the changing of the seasons.
Many people refer to mice and rats as “the same thing,” when in reality, they are anything but. Mice and rats and distinctly different in both appearance and behavior. Control efforts vary depending on whether you have an infestation of mice or rats.
