Mice have been plaguing homes and businesses for ages, so there’s been a lot of research done about how to best get rid of them. From chemical services, traditional traps, and inventive DIY mouse contraptions, people have become quite creative in their venture to exterminate these pests. That being said, there are some techniques that […]
Dumpsters and Rats … and why it matters to you right where you live! It’s probably obvious that rats are excellent dumpster divers. With dumpsters full of food scraps they can be a major source of nourishment for both species of rats found in the greater Seattle/Puget Sound region. Dumpsters—oversized garbage cans—are used by commercial […]
Do you hear noises at night in your attic or crawlspace? Rats and rodents are very active at night and can be in a home or building structure for years, before even being noticed! What might be going on in your attic or crawlspace at night? Playtime & Exercise – Rats are nocturnal, or most […]
While rats are certainly a concern for many home and business owners in the greater Puget Sound region, they are not the only rodents that can cause damage to your space. Mice along with squirrels or even voles and moles can create structural and health issues to the interior and exterior of your home or […]
Due to the rat-prone nature of the Seattle and greater Puget Sound region, it is important to be tuned in to and educated about rat mite habits and prevention techniques. Luckily, Cascade Pest Control’s expert technicians offer a range of rodent and rat removal, abatement, and exclusion services to help you through this process. While […]
Have you read reports of Washington State residents becoming infected with the hantavirus from contact with rodents? Every year there seem to be at least a few cases reported, and while cases typically number in the single digits annually hantavirus is a real risk in our area. Hantavirus is contracted through contact with the droppings, […]
Rats are unfortunately a plague in every major city. The easy access to food and shelter that these areas provide create natural breeding grounds and homes for these rodents. The excess of rats that Seattle experiences, however, is not decreasing or stagnant—it’s increasing. While no one reason can be tied to the root cause of […]
How to Prevent Rodents from Chewing Wires & Cables When rodents, such as rats or mice, find their way into a building structure, they have access to voids between walls and floors, as well as in drop ceilings. This structure is most common in office spaces, as it allows any wiring, piping, or insulation to […]
Every city has its drawback, and unfortunately Seattle’s is rats. While the industrial, yet scenic Puget Sound inlet and copious green forests make living in the Seattle area gorgeous, the influx of people these views generate causes rats and indigenous rodents to this environment to increase as well. It doesn’t help that rats and mice […]
Rats, mice, and other common household rodents are unfortunately drawn to the areas of our homes that we frequent the least. Because of this, it can be hard to realize that there is a problem until it is too late. Understanding where to look and what signs to look for is key to identifying a […]