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 Rats & Mice (Moving into the Winter Residence)
Born to survive, rats and mice are consummate opportunists who will take advantage of anything that benefits them. When the weather starts to turn cold and wet, a nice, warm commercial building will suit their needs just fine. If you don't take the appropriate precautions you may just discover that your new "tenants" are moving in, not just for the winter, but for an extended stay. However you don't need to panic. Below are some things you can do to protect your buildings and send the rodents packing before they invade it:
1. Eliminate outdoor harborage such as construction debris, old containers, piles of wood or anything else that may offer shelter. Be sure to trim ground cover plants, like Ivy, at least one food from foundations and walls.
2. Be sure that all trees and shrubs are pruned back so that they are at least 6 feet from eaves and rooftops to keep Roof Rats from gaining access from above.
3. Seal or screen all gaps, holes, vents or other openings into the structure. Be sure that all doors and windows close tightly and are properly screened. Be sure to take note of how well your roll-up doors close. Make proper adjustment, improvements or repairs to make sure they are tight. Adult rats only require a 1/2 inch opening to gain access. Mice only require 1/4 of an inch.
4. Clean up and properly dispose of fallen fruits from any fruit bearing landscape plants. Remove any other potential food sources. Never allow tenants to leave food outdoors for any animals, wild or domestic.
If your building has a current infestation It is a prudent course to have your pest professional do a thorough inspection to identify the rodent involved, it's access points and the areas of activity so that an appropriate plan can be developed for effective control.
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Nuisance Birds & Bats (Trouble on Wings)
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 Pigeons
Most of us love birds. We're fascinated by their ability to fly and admire the many sizes, shapes and colors they come in. But some species, especially feral pigeons (sometimes nicknamed "flying rats"), spell trouble when they take up residence in or on structures used by humans. Pigeons are responsible for the spread of several parasites and pathogens harmful to people. Among them are diseases such as Salmonella, Histoplamosis, Cryptococcosis and Psittacosis (also known as Ornithosis or Parrot Fever), and parasites such as Bedbugs and Mites, to name a few. In addition, Pigeon feces are unsightly, corrosive and responsible for millions of dollars in structural damage every year. They will readily take up residence in any structure they see as conducive to nest building and raising a brood. Pigeons breed all year, peaking in Spring and Fall. Pigeons mate for life. Each clutch consists of two eggs with the next clutch being laid before the previous young leave the nest. Since they are social birds, the smell of feces attracts other pigeons. The combination of the social behavior of these birds and their prolific breeding habits gives rise to quickly multiplying populations.
 Bats
They're mysterious, intriguing creatures of the night. They benefit us by consuming large quantities of insects, including important disease vectors like mosquitoes. But the benefit is attenuated when these social animals move into our buildings. Bats can be carriers of diseases which pose a threat to human health, the most notable being Rabies (usually spread by bite, rarely by aerosol transmission) and Histoplasmosis (usually spread by airborne fungal spores released by decaying bat guano). If a bat colony in a structure becomes large enough, the amount of guano can build quickly causing odor and damage. Clean up can be expensive and time-consuming.
Ridding a structure of Birds and Bats is not an easy task. Both are stubborn creatures of habit who will find any way possible to stay put. (In the case of migratory bats, some species are protected and can only be excluded after they leave for the Winter.) The health risks associated with these species' droppings makes the work potentially hazardous. A professional with knowledge of their biology and habits, who has the proper equipment, has the greatest possibility of safely removing the infestation. Contact Pest Control Center, Inc. today to schedule your inspection and quote. |
| Fall Fertilizing
(Give your landscape a head start for spring) 
Commercial and Multi-family landscapes are your customers' and tenants' first impressions of your business. As such it is of great importance to you, the business or property owner/manager. And Autumn is no time to let up. Although, to many folks, the cooling weather and slowing growth of plants, along with the annual leaf-drop occurring on deciduous trees and shrubs, signals a time when they don't need to be concerned with their landscapes, the truth is that fall is an important season. It's a crucial time to give your landscape plants and turf a lower nitrogen, higher potassium and phosphorus feeding to help build strong root systems, aid in recovery from Summer heat and build strength for the rapid growth of Spring. Pest Control Center's Landscape Division offers Fall Feeding, with the proper mix of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous, along with micronutrients to give your landscape the assistance it needs. We can also give your plants the added benefit of Micorrhiza, a fungus that works synergistically with your plants root systems, giving them increased winter hardiness, more efficient moisture and nutrient uptake and for some plants, extended flowering seasons. Contact us today for your no charge landscape evaluation and price quote.
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