An estimated 7,061,400 people lived
in the Evergreen State as of April 2015. The state gained about 93,200 people
between 2014 and 2015. The 1.34 percent increase is the largest annual bump
since 2008. As a result more mismanaged waste and storage in the same amount of
space has lead to most pests being dependent on humans for food and shelter.
Dog waste in a backyard attacks rats and mice a very good example of mismanaged
waste.
Rats cause many of the same problems
that mice do, they are larger, the damage can be more extensive. Since their
teeth grow throughout their life, rats are prolific chewers and will wear their
long teeth down on anything from cardboard to electrical wiring, exposed
electrical wires can be a huge fire hazard.
Pest
control is Preventing Conflict between insects, Rodents and people
As
the weather continue to turn colder, we are not the only ones feeling the
freeze. Rodents and insects also seek warm places to nest, and our homes are
all too appealing. In the Puget Sound area, typical winter pests include
carpenter ants, mice, rats and spiders.
A
pest problem is pretty easy to spot. Mice and rats in particular are not very
good at cleaning up their tracks. If an infestation is present there will
be signs of mouse droppings, which look like tiny oblong pellets. When a
carpenter ant infestation is severe, piles of wood shavings can usually be
found beneath wooden items. Carpenter ants burrow into wood to create their
nests, and an infestation can also be detected by faint rustling noises inside
woodwork or walls. Furthermore, when large winged ants emerge from ceilings,
walls and other hidden crevices, an infestation is almost certain.Signs of
house spider infestations include the spider and their webs.
Signs
of bed bugs:
- Rusty or reddish stains on bed
sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed.
- Dark spots (about this size:
•), which are bed bug excrement and may bleed on the fabric like a
marker would.
- Eggs and eggshells, which are
tiny (about 1mm) and pale yellow skins that nymphs shed as they
grow larger.
- Live bed bugs.
Preventing
bed bugs from hitchhiking
The
greatest risk for encountering bed bugs appears to be while people are
traveling. Regardless of the type of accommodations, it is a good precaution to
check rooms. Check around the headboard and adjacent areas of the bed. Also
inspect luggage stands or other areas where suitcases are typically set down.
Be aware of any unexplained bites in the morning; that could be the result of
bed bugs. Also watch for fecal spots, which could occur on bed sheets or nearby
areas. Inspect luggages when heading home.
Bed
bugs can be associated with the scavenging of used furniture. Residents and
tenants are strongly cautioned against “scavenging” beds and furniture that
have been discarded and left by the curb for disposal, or behind places of
business. Bed bug infestations are not limited to beds and mattresses, and they
can be found on tables, drawers, and even electronics if these items were located
in a bedroom or other place that could support an infestation.
PEST
CONTROL FOR ANTS IN AROUND THE HOME
Ants
invade homes and other structures in search of food, water, and shelter.
Therefore, effective ant control needs to be a combination of extermination
methods that involve inspection, sanitation and exclusion, habitat
modification, and often some types of insecticides.
Ants
exterminators Inspections
It
is important to check carefully and thoroughly both indoors and outside to
determine areas of ant activity, nest locations, and type of ant present.
Indoors, follow ant trails to locate their entry point such as an electrical
outlet or gap along a baseboard or around a water pipe. Outside, check the
foundation, walkways, trees and shrubs, and in mulched areas for ant trails.
Look for nests in mulch and vegetation next to the foundation. Check under
potted plants, patio blocks, and stepping stones, and in piles of rocks,
lumber, and firewood. Inspect the foundation to find possible ant entryways such
as areas where pipes enter the building, foundation cracks, and around doors
and windows. If swarmers were found indoors, then you could very easily have an
indoor infestation, e.g., in a wall void, in the crawlspace or in the ceiling.
In those situations, a careful inspection of the crawlspace may also be
needed.
Rats
and Mice problems in a fast growing city of seattle
Rats
have been enjoying a close relationship with humans for hundreds, if not
thousands, of years. Humans derive no benefits from having rats around, but
rats get all sorts of perks. Most notably: food, shelter and water. Often this
has little effect, but in some cases, rats go too far, and their impact on
human populations becomes unbearable.
Rodents
can be found in our homes, supermarkets, restaurants, livestock pens, and farm
fields. Warehouses, grain mills, elevators, silos and corncribs are especially
vulnerable to rodent infestation. Rodents will eat anything man or his
livestock eats. They are active at night. Rats are seldom seen during the day
except when populations are exceedingly large. Rats and mice can crawl through
very small crevices, which makes it hard to confine their movement. Even if
rats can’t seen most of the time, hearing them moving after dark. Pet paws at a
wall or cabinet it may be after a lurking rodent. Cats and dogs are not much of
a deterrent to rodents, however.
Usually,
the first clue of a serious rodent problem is their droppings on the kitchen
counter, in kitchen drawers, cabinets, or the pantry. When one dwelling is
infested, it’s likely the immediate neighborhood is, too. That’s why rodents
are so difficult for one homeowner to control. Rodents are a community problem.
Effective Rodent control necessitates that all homeowners in a community work
together to eliminate sources of food, water, and shelter. Rodents are
persistent in their efforts to invade the home.
Bird
control service
Crows
help control pest insects and “clean up” dead animals and garbage that has been
scattered by other animals. Although crows prey on songbirds and their young,
research suggests that they do not ordinarily have a significant impact on
songbird populations. Robins, for example have evolved to have two to three
clutches each year to make up for young lost to crows. However, because crows
are intelligent, opportunistic, and protective of their young, and at times
congregate in large numbers, they can create problems for people.
Keep
crows away from crops
Protect
fruit crops with flexible bird netting, which can be purchased in a variety of
lengths and widths at garden and hardware stores or over the Internet from
bird-control businesses. Four-inch mesh will keep crows out, but not smaller
birds such as robins and starlings. Tie the netting securely at the base of the
shrub or onto the trunk of the tree to prevent crows from gaining access from
below. Protect germinating corn plants and other crops with netting until
plants are about 8 inches tall.
Visual
scare devices, such as pie tins hung in trees, Mylar scare tape, Mylar balloons,
scarecrows, or flags can be used to provide temporary protection.
One
recent innovation is a motion sensor combined with a sprinkler that attaches to
a spray hose. When a crow comes into its adjustable, motion-detecting range, a
sharp burst of water is sprayed at the bird. This device appears to be
effective by combining a physical sensation with a startling stimulus.
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