Wintertime is here again. It’s this time of year that we see the most calls about rats, mice and other rodents. As with any past, we get a multitude of…
In the fall and spring, many home owners and farmers suffer from strange developments in their yard or fields. Small mounds of dirt suddenly pop up all over the place. This is a sure sign of something happening underground. These mounds are caused by a common outdoor pest: the pocket gopher. …
I get calls all the time about pathways of dead grass throughout people’s yard all the time. These pathways are caused by moles digging through a customers yard. Moles are subterranean creatures that don’t seem to understand the difference between your yard and your neighbor. So where do moles go in the winter time? Moles…
Growing up in the 80’s, I enjoyed Saturday morning cartoons. One of these cartoon, Alvin and the Chipmunks, stared three talking and singing chipmunks, adopted by a constantly tormented bachelor. Today, real chipmunks about in our woods, parks and yards. These small rodents are interesting in their own right. Let’s explore…
Rats have gotten themselves a bad name over the years. They are currently found on every continent, and continue to proliferate. Traveling with humans in boats and even…
It’s often that I get calls about rodents scratching in the walls and attic at night. These scurrying creatures keep home owners awake at night with their noise and the worry that they cause. Mice and rats may be building a nest, gathering food from your pantry or kitchen, or any number of…
Hopping through the trees, our furry friends rush frantically about. Squirrels can be just as enjoyable to watch as any bird. They are complete with personalities and a sense of humor. But don’t be fooled, they can be aggressive when they want to be. But is there more to these cute…
Mice and rats are common house hold pests. They enjoy living with the comforts of our homes. But of course, this is not a good situation. Mice…
It may surprise you to know that these small and furry animals have very active social lives. Scientists are finding out more every day about how mice interact and…
Here in Oklahoma, like most of the country, we have two predominate types of rats and many kinds of mice. We have the Norway rat and the roof rat. …