Have you noticed signs of mice, moths, or beetles while you raid your pantry for the ingredients for your cozy Winter baking project or spices for your favorite hardy stew? Stored food can attract hungry pests, which can contaminate food, make messes, and even cause structural damage. Here are 5 tips to keep your pantry… Read more »
We’ve all heard stories about pests spreading from one neighbor’s home to another. While some pests are unlikely to move far from their nest, others are highly mobile and can quickly invade nearby spaces. Here’s what you need to know about pest spread and how to protect your home. Pests You Can Get from Your… Read more »
What could be worse than a rodent or cockroach infestation? Both at the same time! When mice and roaches inhabit the same area, they can nourish each other, making both infestations worse and harder to control. Here’s how: Mice Eat Roaches Mice will eat roaches when they’re available as a food source. Cockroaches are rich… Read more »
Winter might be getting a little too cozy for comfort. While milder temperatures might be a welcome break from the bitter cold (and a win for your heating bill!), there’s a hidden downside: pests are thriving. This year’s warm and wet winter is creating a perfect storm for a surge in pest activity, and it’s… Read more »
The holidays are some of the most magical times of the year, and your cherished decorations and homemade ornaments are part of making meaningful memories. Don’t let pests ruin your holiday cheer! Guard your garlands and protect your keepsakes with these helpful tips: Storage Space Safety Moisture and clutter create ideal harborages for many pest… Read more »
Contrary to popular belief, hibernation is more than just a long nap. It’s a physiological state where an animal reduces its body temperature, metabolic rate, heart rate, and even breathing to conserve energy during periods of food scarcity and cold temperatures. While some mammals have developed this adaptation to survive winter, mice are not among… Read more »
At Modern Pest Services, we encounter a wide range of situations in our mission to keep homes and businesses pest-free. One of the challenges we sometimes face is providing effective pest control in environments with excessive clutter. Cluttered spaces can inadvertently create ideal conditions for pests to thrive, making control efforts more complex. Why Cluttered… Read more »
We hope your Thanksgiving was filled with joy, laughter, and an abundance of delicious food. While the holiday feast is a cherished tradition, the aftermath often leaves us with more leftovers than we can handle. But before you toss that turkey carcass or the last slice of pecan pie, it’s important to consider how you… Read more »
Humans have been searching for solutions to mouse infestations for millennia. These persistent pests have plagued civilizations across the globe, sparking innovation in methods to protect food, belongings, and health from rodent damage. Late Upper Paleolithic Era: No grains, No Gains The common house mouse (Mus musculus ) population began to spread from its native… Read more »
Many people don’t realize that fleas can infest homes—not just the bodies of animals and pets. Their small size and ability to move quickly make them difficult to detect. Once fleas have established themselves in your home, they can be extremely challenging to eliminate. Recognizing the signs of a flea infestation early is crucial for… Read more »