Animal Pest
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder Signs You Have Wasps Hive: Per structure May have exposed hexagonal cells Yellow jacket hive is half-football shapes Sightings: Some species are more than an inch long Often striped May aggressively fly around and land on your plate to feed Less furry than bees Doesn’t […]
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Monday, December 19, 2016
Mice and rats may be popular pets, and some people even find them cute, cuddly and lovable, but when they are unwelcome guests in your home, there is absolutely nothing appealing about these animals. In fact, when these critters invade your home, they can wreak havoc that can cost hundreds, and even thousands of dollars, […]
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Friday, December 9, 2016
Have you seen a mouse or rat in or near your home? Have you seen signs that there may be mice or rats in your home? If so, help is just a phone call away. If you want to try to handle a rodent problem yourself, we encourage you to learn as much about how […]
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Monday, November 28, 2016
If you have a squirrel in your home, it’s time to call a trained pest control specialist who has experience eradicating these animals from yards, gardens, and homes, but if you insist on trying to get rid of this little guy yourself, we encourage you to follow our suggestions here. Squirrels, when feeling threatened, can […]
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Friday, November 11, 2016
If you have a squirrel problem at your house, you’re just a phone call away from help from professional pest control specialists, who will be necessary if you have discovered a squirrel inside your home. Many people insist on trying to get rid of squirrels that have invaded their home without the help of trained […]
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
What Are Earwigs and How Are They Controlled? The earwig has an interesting name but that’s about the only “cute” thing about this common garden pest that drives some landscapers and lawn caregivers absolutely bananas. Mostly found throughout North America, the earwig is a glossy, flat insect that’s usually black or brown in color and […]
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Once cockroaches have settled in your home, they can be difficult to eradicate without professional help. But there are some often-effective measures you can try before calling pest control experts. Steps to Cockroach Control According to the Colorado State University Extension, the key elements of cockroach management are: prevention, sanitation, detection and chemical control. Roaches […]
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder Signs You Have Pigeons Sightings: Pigeons are active during the day Grey birds with pale rumps About a foot long Generally strut around like they own the place Sounds: Cooing Thrumming Doesn’t match the signs you see? Return to Pests Page. If you think you […]
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder Signs You Have a Honey Bee Problem Sightings: Bees are about a half inch long Black and yellow striping Pollen collects in a ball around hind legs Have hairy eyes Hive location: Major factor in determining problematic bees Hive near frequented area can increase stings […]
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder Signs You May Have Prairie Dogs Mounds: Conical mounds up to 2 feet high and 10 feet in diameter Will stand on mound as lookouts About 30-50 mounds per acre in mature colony Sounds: Make short, barking sounds Sightings: Active during the day, but stay […]
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