WHAT IS PEACE OF MIND WORTH? Last month, you observed 2 rats hightailing it across your fenceline. Last week, your tomato harvest was compromised by nibbles and you ended up tossing over half of your haul. Yesterday, you thought you could hear...
It’s no surprise that rats will eat just about anything, but they do prefer certain foods over others, and bird seed, in particular, is a HIGHLY favoured, delectable treat for rats.
We all hate to say the “S” word around this time of year – but the SNOW is coming, and with it comes an influx of RATS. As the temperature drops the ground freezes, and food sources that our furry foes once had in abundance, become unavailable or...
When homeowners think of keeping pests away, their first thoughts always wander to the interior of their homes. What holes need to be filled? Do I need to clean my basement every week? Do storing potatoes in my cupboards attract mice?
As summer slips away from us in Kelowna, we can begin to get excited about all the activities and holidays that come with the cooler months ahead. Thanksgiving and Christmas will bring all of our family and friends into our homes, where food, warmth...
Your home is so much more than a simple structure where you store your personal items and rest. A home is where you should feel safe, where you spend the majority of your life, and where you share time with loved ones. Your home is familiar, warm...
All animals, including humans, have four basic survival needs: air, water, food and living space. However big or small we are, we need a warm and comfy place that offers protection from the elements. For mice, rats, squirrels, and other rodents,...
Rats gets a bad rap, but, to be fair, they deserve it. And no one wants a mouse in the house (unless it’s a pet in a cage). In fact, the mouse is the second most destructive vertebrate in the world after their cousin the rat. These rodents are after...
“But Dad! Don’t kill it! Our little rat friend is so cute!” says every daughter everywhere.