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The very thought of rats scurrying in your home likely makes you squirm. Rats are loaded with dangerous diseases, giving you an increased chance of infection and ill health. Whether it’s from a rat bite or scratch, or it’s transmitted from the rates urine or fecal matter, you need to be careful if there are rodents in the home. Let’s look at a few of the diseases that rats carry.  Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. This is a serious, sometimes fatal, disease that’s transmitted by directly touching a rate, inhaling the dust from rat waste matter, or due to a rat’s bite....

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As you lie in bed, you feel your skin begin to itch. When you awake, you find dozens of tiny red marks— a battlefield of irritating bug bites marking your skin.  This is a horrible feeling— knowing that bed bugs are creeping in your mattress, waiting to pounce as you sleep. If this describes your situation, we’re going to give you some tips on how to get rid of Bed bugs in your Long Beach home.  Start by washing the bedding, linen and curtains of the room.  Next, treat the mattress. Bed bugs have small, flat bodies, which enable them...

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It’s hard to keep peace of mind when there are rats in the home. Once rodents are in your house, they definitely stick around, and they multiply in numbers. This, of course, makes it all the more difficult to get rid of them.  The best cure is prevention. Even if a few rodents are in the home, there are things you can do to prevent an incoming infestation. Follow these tips to keep your home free and clear of disgusting rats and mice. Keep the home clean. This is the main thing you should focus on. Sweep and mop the...

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Termites can be an absolute nuisance in the home. Known to devour wood and furniture, these pesky insects can proliferate and cost you thousands of dollars in damages if left unchecked.  If you know the surefire signs of termites in the home, you can stop these insects before they wreak major damage.  Blistered wood. If you have wood flooring and furniture, and you notice that the wood is blistering, it can be a sign of a termite infestation.  Hollow wood. Termites eat through wood as they are searching for cellulose. This results in long grooves in the wood, which over...

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The mere thought of a rat infestation in your home likely makes you squirm. Rats are pesky, downright disgusting creatures. They breed like crazy, so if you see one in your home, you need to act quickly before the problem becomes too much to handle.  In today’s post, we’re going to discuss some actions you should take to get rid of your home’s rat problem. Keep things clean. The goal is to get rid of everything rats need to survive (i.e. food). To do this, your sanitation must be thorough. After you cook, seal your leftovers in containers and put...

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A rodent infestation can sneak up on you if you’re not paying attention. Before you know it, you can have multiple rats and mice scurrying throughout the home. Once they’re there, it can be a bit difficult to get them out.  Do you know the telltale signs of a rodent infestation? If not, here are a few things to look out for.  Droppings. Droppings are often the number 1 sign of a rodent infestation. Mouse droppings are less than ¼ inch in length, and have pointed ends.  Rat droppings are ½ and ¾ of an inch long, and have various...

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Rodents are nasty creatures that sneakily enter the home through the tiniest of cracks and crevices. They breed like crazy, and can lead to a massive infestation if left unchecked. As a Torrance pest control company, we have a few tips to stop a rodent infestation in its tracks.  Focus on sanitation. Rodents can smell food, which is bad news if you leave your food out overnight, or you don’t take care of the garbage. To prevent rats and mice from feasting on your leftovers, simply make sure you put your food in sealed containers, clean up any crumbs on...

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As we progress through the fall season, it’s time to start preparing your home for the winter season. Pests and insects can still be quite aggressive in the colder months, so you should do everything necessary to keep them out of the home. As a pest and rodent extermination company in Torrance, CA, we’ve compiled a few tips to help you for the fall and winter.  Put food away and keep things clean. Rodents like mice and rats are still active during the winter, so it’s crucial you focus on your home’s cleanliness and sanitation. Be sure to put food...

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