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Rodent Control: A History

Rodent Control: A History

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 »

Resistance Is Futile: How Modern Pest Services Combats Pesticide Resistance Through Integrated Pest Management 

Resistance Is Futile: How Modern Pest Services Combats Pesticide Resistance Through Integrated Pest Management 

Pesticide resistance is a growing concern in pest control, affecting residential, commercial, and agricultural settings alike. When pests like rodents and insects develop immunity to chemicals that once controlled them effectively, it poses significant challenges for maintaining healthy, pest-free environments. At Modern Pest Services, we recognize the importance of addressing this issue head-on. Our commitment… Read more »

The Shocking Reality: Rodents May Be Damaging Your Wiring 

The Shocking Reality: Rodents May Be Damaging Your Wiring 

 Mice and rats’ insatiable urge to chew creates huge problems for humans. Rodents find wires irresistible for chewing, which not only causes millions of dollars in damage per year, but also causes house fires. It is estimated that rodents are responsible for at least 20% of fires in the United States in which the cause… Read more »

How Smart Are Rodents?

How Smart Are Rodents?

Scientists have long used rats and mice to study not only the world around us but also ourselves. Despite extensive research, there’s still much we don’t understand about how these creatures think and learn. What we do know is that rodents are smarter than most people give them credit for, and underestimating them can lead… Read more »

How to Keep Your Home Rat-Free This Fall

How to Keep Your Home Rat-Free This Fall

As fall approaches and temperatures drop, rat activity around homes tends to rise. Modern’s SMART system data shows that while rats are a year-round issue, late Summer and Fall are prime times to rodent-proof and ensure your home is secure. Combining simple exclusion measures with professional pest control can keep rodents from making themselves at… Read more »

Seal the Deal: Essential Rodent-Proofing Tips for Fall

Seal the Deal: Essential Rodent-Proofing Tips for Fall

As the weather turns cooler, you might notice an uptick in rodent activity around your home. At Modern, our SMART data shows that rats and mice can be a problem throughout the year, but late summer and early fall are ideal times to tackle rodent-proofing. By doing some basic exclusion work and pairing it with… Read more »

Cats vs. Mice: Who’s Winning the Battle?

Cats vs. Mice: Who’s Winning the Battle?

Cats have been on mouse patrol for over ten thousand years, earning their keep with sharp claws and keen hunting instincts. Originally domesticated in the Middle East for their prowess, today’s cats have a reputation to uphold—but are they still up to the task? Are Cats Really Good for Mouse Control? You’ve probably heard someone… Read more »

The Modern Guide To Human-Transmissible Wildlife Diseases

The Modern Guide To Human-Transmissible Wildlife Diseases

Wild animals can be vectors for many different diseases, and in the height of Summer, there’s an increased likelihood of humans and wildlife crossing paths and transmitting illnesses. For the safety of humans and animals alike, it’s best to avoid contact with wild animals, know the signs and symptoms of wildlife diseases, and take appropriate… Read more »

Decoding Animal Droppings: A Homeowner’s Guide

Decoding Animal Droppings: A Homeowner’s Guide

No homeowner wants to find droppings in their home. Not only is it unsanitary, but it is also likely indicative of an even bigger issue. Many household pests are elusive and make themselves scarce when humans are present. Droppings are often one of the most effective clues as to what pest has been making itself… Read more »

How To Keep Wildlife Out of Your Trash 

How To Keep Wildlife Out of Your Trash 

Your trash can is a veritable smorgasbord for wildlife. Discarded food attracts animals such as raccoons, possums, squirrels, and skunks. Wild animals are messy eaters, and you may wake up to find your trash strewn across your property, rather than in the receptacle you set it out in. Here’s how to stop attracting wildlife to… Read more »