Comments for Russell's Pest Control http://www.russellspest.com Russell's Pest Control Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:08:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Mosquito Habitats: How to Keep Them Out of Your Yard by mosquito trap, misting systems, repellents http://www.russellspest.com/2011/07/01/mosquito-habitats-how-to-keep-them-out-of-your-yard/#comment-590 mosquito trap, misting systems, repellents Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:08:25 +0000 http://www.russellspest.com/?p=624#comment-590 I am really impressed together with your writing talents and also with the structure for your blog. Is that this a paid subject matter or did you customize it yourself? Either way keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to look a nice weblog like this one nowadays.. I am really impressed together with your writing talents and also with the structure for your blog. Is that this a paid subject matter or did you customize it yourself? Either way keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to look a nice weblog like this one nowadays..

]]> Comment on They’re Only as Cold as You Are by Alternatives to Bug Bombs « Russell's Pest Control's Blog http://www.russellspest.com/2010/12/13/theyre-only-as-cold-as-you-are/#comment-17 Alternatives to Bug Bombs « Russell's Pest Control's Blog Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:15:01 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=63#comment-17 [...] About « They’re Only as Cold as You Are [...] [...] About « They’re Only as Cold as You Are [...]

]]> Comment on They’re Only as Cold as You Are by Jim Storts http://www.russellspest.com/2010/12/13/theyre-only-as-cold-as-you-are/#comment-16 Jim Storts Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:38:02 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=63#comment-16 I have had many people express to me that they believed that termites stayed deep underground in their cozy colony during the winter. Unfortunately, they may have built their colony underneath your garage slab and find comfortable access to the walls of your home during the winter. I have had many people express to me that they believed that termites stayed deep underground in their cozy colony during the winter. Unfortunately, they may have built their colony underneath your garage slab and find comfortable access to the walls of your home during the winter.

]]> Comment on Messy Housemates by They’re Only as Cold as You Are « Russell's Pest Control's Blog http://www.russellspest.com/2010/09/30/messy-housemates/#comment-14 They’re Only as Cold as You Are « Russell's Pest Control's Blog Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:02:51 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-14 [...] Consider this: We are about two weeks into December, and already this month, we at Russell’s have had calls to start pest control services on homes and businesses for spiders, roaches, mice, and even traditional summer pests like ants and termites!  It sounds crazy, but it actually makes sense.  When they’ve got a house to live in, the pests don’t need to go dormant or die.  If they’re already inside, then they’re only as cold as you are.  There is a whole family of spiders called “house spiders” because they prefer to inhabit human structures.  German roaches are famous for being hard to get rid of because, unlike many other roaches, they would rather be inside.  A few weeks ago, we discussed in detail how mice are a major problem indoors this time of year (if you need a refresher, click here). [...] [...] Consider this: We are about two weeks into December, and already this month, we at Russell’s have had calls to start pest control services on homes and businesses for spiders, roaches, mice, and even traditional summer pests like ants and termites!  It sounds crazy, but it actually makes sense.  When they’ve got a house to live in, the pests don’t need to go dormant or die.  If they’re already inside, then they’re only as cold as you are.  There is a whole family of spiders called “house spiders” because they prefer to inhabit human structures.  German roaches are famous for being hard to get rid of because, unlike many other roaches, they would rather be inside.  A few weeks ago, we discussed in detail how mice are a major problem indoors this time of year (if you need a refresher, click here). [...]

]]> Comment on Why Pest Professionals Use Integrated Pest Management by Jim Storts http://www.russellspest.com/2010/10/12/why-pest-professionals-use-integrated-pest-management/#comment-15 Jim Storts Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:12:36 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=35#comment-15 Very informative and interesting post. Keep up the good work. Knowledge is the pathway to a peaceful life. Very informative and interesting post. Keep up the good work. Knowledge is the pathway to a peaceful life.

]]> Comment on Messy Housemates by Russell's Pest Control http://www.russellspest.com/2010/09/30/messy-housemates/#comment-13 Russell's Pest Control Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:40:30 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-13 We take continued education very seriously and rely on up-to-date information from several leaders in pest management, particularly the National Pest Management Association. Not one of those organizations supports the use of high-frequency rodent repellants, and some openly call them a scam. They are advertised for elimination of a variety of pests—including rodents, roaches, bats, etc.—and we have no reliable evidence to indicate that they have any impact on pest presence. We take continued education very seriously and rely on up-to-date information from several leaders in pest management, particularly the National Pest Management Association. Not one of those organizations supports the use of high-frequency rodent repellants, and some openly call them a scam. They are advertised for elimination of a variety of pests—including rodents, roaches, bats, etc.—and we have no reliable evidence to indicate that they have any impact on pest presence.

]]> Comment on Messy Housemates by Reid http://www.russellspest.com/2010/09/30/messy-housemates/#comment-12 Reid Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:27:24 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-12 Thank you for the information, especially about placing traps perpendicular to the wall, which is not what I would have guessed. Is there any reliable research or accepted wisdom about sonic rodent repellents, the sort that claim to produce a loud, high-pitched screech that is inaudible to people and common pets but intolerable to mice? If they do work, do you have to be careful about placement? For instance, if you put one in your garage or crawl space, could it drive the mice into the living areas instead of out of the house? Thank you for the information, especially about placing traps perpendicular to the wall, which is not what I would have guessed.

Is there any reliable research or accepted wisdom about sonic rodent repellents, the sort that claim to produce a loud, high-pitched screech that is inaudible to people and common pets but intolerable to mice? If they do work, do you have to be careful about placement? For instance, if you put one in your garage or crawl space, could it drive the mice into the living areas instead of out of the house?

]]> Comment on Messy Housemates by Russell's Pest Control http://www.russellspest.com/2010/09/30/messy-housemates/#comment-11 Russell's Pest Control Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:39:32 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-11 That is a great question with a long answer! First off, your experiences with glue boards are pretty typical. Boards are effective when a family of mice is involved because they often catch young rodents; for some reason, adult mice are wise enough to avoid them (in fact, they can jump about 12” and usually leap over them!). The bait blocks that are on the market are effective (they have lower doses of similar products to what we use), but they pose risks. For instance, blocks that can be purchased in hardware stores or everything-marts are often packaged as if they should just be put out in corners by themselves. This can be quite risky since children, pets, or non-target animals could encounter them. When Russell’s technicians use bait blocks, they anchor them in rodent boxes, which allow the mice to feed but keep the blocks contained. We recommend homeowners do the same, but the boxes will add expense to home treatments. The other problem with baits is that you run the risk of the mouse eating it and then dying in the walls. There is no avoiding that, so be ready to deal with the smell if you choose that route. Snap traps solve the second problem but, again, require careful placement to avoid injury. Place them perpendicular to the wall (that is, short side against the wall), and you’ll have better results. That is a great question with a long answer! First off, your experiences with glue boards are pretty typical. Boards are effective when a family of mice is involved because they often catch young rodents; for some reason, adult mice are wise enough to avoid them (in fact, they can jump about 12” and usually leap over them!).
The bait blocks that are on the market are effective (they have lower doses of similar products to what we use), but they pose risks. For instance, blocks that can be purchased in hardware stores or everything-marts are often packaged as if they should just be put out in corners by themselves. This can be quite risky since children, pets, or non-target animals could encounter them. When Russell’s technicians use bait blocks, they anchor them in rodent boxes, which allow the mice to feed but keep the blocks contained. We recommend homeowners do the same, but the boxes will add expense to home treatments. The other problem with baits is that you run the risk of the mouse eating it and then dying in the walls. There is no avoiding that, so be ready to deal with the smell if you choose that route. Snap traps solve the second problem but, again, require careful placement to avoid injury. Place them perpendicular to the wall (that is, short side against the wall), and you’ll have better results.

]]> Comment on Messy Housemates by Reid http://www.russellspest.com/2010/09/30/messy-housemates/#comment-10 Reid Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:45:34 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-10 Could you comment on the effectiveness of the mouse poison (bait trays and bait blocks) and glue traps available to the consumer-on-the-street? I've had pretty good results from the poisons (the bait was eaten and no mice showed up inside), but the only critter I ever caught in a glue trap was a lizard that I chased into it. Could you comment on the effectiveness of the mouse poison (bait trays and bait blocks) and glue traps available to the consumer-on-the-street? I’ve had pretty good results from the poisons (the bait was eaten and no mice showed up inside), but the only critter I ever caught in a glue trap was a lizard that I chased into it.

]]> Comment on Messy Housemates by Russell's Pest Control http://www.russellspest.com/2010/09/30/messy-housemates/#comment-9 Russell's Pest Control Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:08:16 +0000 http://russellspest.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-9 Keeping stored items in air-tight containers (as Jim mentioned below) can minimize damage, and that goes for food as well as household items. Pasta, cereal, etc. can be stored in air-tight canisters, and fruit or bread that you normally keep on the countertop should be put in the fridge. When other food options aren’t available, the mice are forced to go for the bait you’re using. The good news is that, if you’re using them correctly, you should have success with your mouse traps within just a day or two. The Field Guide says that if you haven’t caught a mouse within 48 hours, your traps are in the wrong place and need to be moved to where the mice are. It is comforting to know that, with the proper methods, you could eliminate a single mouse quickly before he can bring the family and become a real problem. Keeping stored items in air-tight containers (as Jim mentioned below) can minimize damage, and that goes for food as well as household items. Pasta, cereal, etc. can be stored in air-tight canisters, and fruit or bread that you normally keep on the countertop should be put in the fridge. When other food options aren’t available, the mice are forced to go for the bait you’re using. The good news is that, if you’re using them correctly, you should have success with your mouse traps within just a day or two. The Field Guide says that if you haven’t caught a mouse within 48 hours, your traps are in the wrong place and need to be moved to where the mice are. It is comforting to know that, with the proper methods, you could eliminate a single mouse quickly before he can bring the family and become a real problem.

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