Pests, Weeds & Problems

Rats can get into the crawl space under a home by tunneling under the foundation or coming in through an existing hole. Female rats often use this protected space to bear their young....

Moles are burrowing animals that excel at ruining your perfectly landscaped lawn with their runs and mole hills. Moles tunnel below your yard to search for the grubs and earthworms that make up...

Although domesticated rats actually make great pets, don't confuse them with the wild ones scurrying around your backyard. Rats pose immediate health threats to your family and pets. They--and the...

No one wants rats running around the yard at night, or even during the day. A rodent problem can be difficult to control because rats multiply at an incredible rate. Prevention is key, and the...

Though many people fear snakes, they are extremely beneficial creatures. Snakes help to manage the populations of many pest animals, including rats, mice, moles and insects. Though most snakes...

Homeowners rid their lawns of moles not to protect the lawn (moles eat grubs, not roots) but instead because of aesthetics: their tunneling pushes up long unsightly ridges of soil. Poisonous...

Voles, also called field mice, orchard mice, or meadow mice are controlled using steps similar to ordinary house mice. They are ground dwellers who often damage small trees. Their habit of using...

In addition to catch-and-release and gassing, there are several options for killing moles and shrews with traps. Shrews are smaller, so one trap option is preferable for them than others. ...

Japanese beetles came to the U.S. in 1916 and have since become one of the most common pests in the Eastern part of the country. They have no major predators and usually begin feeding around...

Over 200 species of turtles exist, and, while most of these turtles are harmless, quiet creatures, some can grow into pests that must be eliminated from a pond. Various traps can catch turtles in ...

Moles can be very destructive animals to your yard and garden, digging through the ground and uprooting established lawns and plants. There are several ways of getting rid of moles, including...

Japanese Beetles were first detected in 1916 in New Jersey, having been introduced from Japan. Adults are brilliant, metallic green and oval-shaped, about 3/8 inches long. Their wings are a...

When rodents are in the home, there are two options for removal: Calling in a professional or doing it yourself. As a result, DIY rodent removal can be the more cost effective option and can also...

Squirrels roam around throughout the year, though they're more active during the warmer months because the animals nest in trees during the colder months. Grey squirrels are a common household...

Mice are a common rodent found in all 50 states. The rodents are scavengers and are often drawn to excess food and waste, which may attract them to a public place, such as a shopping mall or...

If the leaves of the plants in your garden have a lacy appearance, you probably have Japanese beetles, which eat the tender parts of the leaves. Once spring arrives, they seem to come from out of...

Rats can easily become a nuisance in any building simply based on how readily they reproduce. When a rat problem presents itself in a shed, steps must be taken to remove the problem and to prevent...

There are more than 23,000 species of grasshoppers in the world, and all of them have different dietary preferences. Many of them are harmless or a minor nuisance, feeding on plants that aren't...

There may be occasions when wild animals become a nuisance to human environments, but there is no desire to kill them. Instead, humane animal traps will allow you to capture these wild animals and...

Mature pack rats can grow anywhere from eight to 20 inches in size. Although they usually make their home outdoors, they will regularly venture indoors in search of food. As all rodents carry...

The European earwig first appeared in the United States around 1907. They are small, less than an inch long, insects with curved pincers. They are flat and brown. They prefer dark, moist,...

Mice can be unwelcome pests that invade your home, spreading bacteria and chewing holes in most any household item they can reach. The good news is there is a variety of techniques for getting rid...

Japanese beetles are native to Japan and first appeared in the United States via southern New Jersey in 1916. Because the beetle has no natural predators in the U.S., its population has gone...

Codling moths are an annoying pest that prefer to infest fruit trees. If you have ever bitten into a fruit and encountered a worm, it is very likely that what you actually bit into was a codling...

Insect repellents and traps can be a pesky business, requiring a delicate balance of exterminating the insect infestation without damaging the ecological surroundings. Some effective traps use...

Moles are one of the most common nuisance pests handled by exterminators around the world. Small, insect-eating rodents of the Talpidae family, moles live underground and burrow under lawns and...

Rodents are living beings, constantly searching for food and shelter. As people continue to spread out into the habitats of animals, rodents have fewer choices for natural shelter, and end up in...

If you wake up one morning to find your yard has become a mine field of tunnels, and your garden, shrubbery and fruit trees are all but destroyed, you may have a mole problem. But moles may not be...

Eastern chipmunks are the most common chipmunks that roam around in your yard and eat your plants and vegetables. They burrow in the ground and chew destructively. Eastern chipmunks are brown,...

Ant infestation is the number-one pest control problem in the United States. Commonly known ants include the harvester, carpenter and fire ant varieties, but there are over 19 different types of...

Although they're normally seen as valuable and charming animals, birds can be pests when they decide to nest or roost in places you don't want them. Their droppings and nesting material can be...

Rats can get into your ceiling from your roof through any opening as small as a quarter inch. If a rat is in your ceiling, it will most likely try to make its way into your home to find food,...

You hear scurrying sounds in your attic after you have retired to bed, and you wonder what creature has taken up residence in the upper part of your home. While many different rodents can gain...

Moles are burrowing animals that prefer to stay underground and rarely come to the surface. They build a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers and cannot see well in sunlight. Their...

Voles are mouse-like rodents with stocky bodies, short legs and tails, ears that are partially hidden and small eyes. Their underfur is dense and covered with thicker, longer guard hairs, and they...

Shrews are mouse-like animals that eat mostly insects, smaller animals, and seeds and roots. Their habitation in your garden can become a nuisance, as they eat three to four times a day and...

Moles are burrowing animals that prefer to stay underground and rarely come to the surface. They build a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers and cannot see well in sunlight. These...

Rats cause much damage to homes and typically burrow under the house and around in the crawl space. There are two types of rats that are most commonly found in homes. One type is the brown rat,...

Moles are underground animals that come to the surface only rarely. They live most of their lives in a complex network of underground tunnels and chambers, and are almost blind in sunlight. Their...

Gophers belong to the rodent family and are commonly recognized by the tunnel systems that they create underground. Along with their tunneling activities, gophers like to eat leaves and buds off...

An integrated pest-management approach works best for getting rid of rats in trees. Rat removal is essential for the safety of your family. According to the University of California Integrated...

Rat infestations of the home are a worldwide dilemma. As a species, rodents are extremely adaptable, easily adjusting to changing circumstances and environments, which makes them somewhat...

No one wants rats in the garden. Rats will not only eat the vegetables you spent so many hours cultivating, they can also spread disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Although they're normally seen as valuable and charming animals, birds can be pests when they decide to nest or roost in places you don't want them. Their droppings and nesting material can be...

Gophers are persistent pests that can invade any lawn or garden. Trapping them is somewhat complicated, but certainly not impossible. Once you have your traps and the proper location to set them,...

Mice will cause many problems in your barn, including chewing electrical wires, contaminating animal feed supplies and destroying insulation and leather. In addition, mice may be the carrier of...

Although they're normally seen as valuable and charming animals, birds can be pests when they decide to nest or roost in places you don't want them. Their droppings and nesting material can be...

Lawn moles do not just make your lawn look bad; they can also ruin your garden and attract bigger pests. Lawn mole removal strategies include poisoning them or flooding them out. However,...

The fruit rat is a rodent species known for living on roofs and other high points of a structure. In Florida, these rats often take up residence in trees that produce large fruit, such as citrus...

Gardening and landscaping is an almost therapeutic hobby for many people. What can be problematic, though, is when your hard work gets destroyed by various garden pests. Things such as weeds and...