How to Spot Mice in Your Home

Mice are small pests, but they can create big problems for homeowners. In addition to eating through insulation and electrical wiring, mice and other rodents pose a major health risk for you and your family. If you notice the signs of a mice infestation in your home, do not wait to contact a professional rodent removal expert.

This video talks about the telltale signs of mice in your home. Be on the lookout for mouse droppings, which look like black grains of rice. You should also look for dark, oily smear marks on carpet, exposed wires, and walls. Watch this video to learn more.

 

Gopher Control’s rodent eradication program can put an end to your mice problem for good. Once the rodents have been removed from your home, our pest control experts will seal your home from reentry and place special rodent traps in the attic and other areas of activity. Call Gopher Control of Riverside today at (855) 460-0564 to schedule an appointment for your home.

Tips for Keeping Ants from Infesting Your Kitchen

Every spring, ants come out of hiding and infest homes throughout the LA area. Every time you leave a tasty morsel on your kitchen counter, hundreds of ants could be all over it within the hour. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to discourage ants or eliminate them completely.

Put Away Food
Ants love to invade kitchens because that’s where all the food is. If you follow a trail of ants, you’ll eventually find what they’re after—whether it’s a candy bar, a jar of honey, or an errant sugar cube. Simply remove whatever they’re eating, and you’ll see a lot fewer ants. Take a look at your kitchen, pantry, and inside every cupboard. If you see a morsel of food that isn’t tightly sealed, seal it. It’s also a good idea to do the dishes and clean your kitchen after every meal.

Compromise Entry Points
If you follow a trail of ants in the other direction, you should find where they’re getting into your kitchen. By compromising these entry points, you could “nip the problem in the bud,” so to speak. There are numerous ways you can make these entry points unattractive, including sprinkling borax, putting down double-stick tape, and squirting some lemon juice. However, compromising entry points isn’t the ultimate solution—ants will likely find another entry point soon enough.   

Hire Pest Control Professionals
To completely eliminate ants from your kitchen, you’ll need to turn to professional help. Pest control professionals won’t only eliminate existing ants with a special interior treatment; they’ll put up a special barrier that keeps them returning. Even that may not be enough to keep out these tenacious insects, which is why some pest control companies offer monthly services.

If your LA home is overrun with ants, call Gopher Patrol at (855) 460-0564. Though we specialize in the removal of squirrels, rats, gophers, and other rodents, we have plenty of experience handling ants and other insects. Visit our website to get a better idea of our pest control services.  

Household Pest Profile: Roof Rats

Gopher Patrol of Southern California: Home of the Rat Squad

Mice and rats are very opportunistic creatures. If given half a chance and less than an inch of wiggle room, you could end up with a full-fledged home invasion.

Don’t waste your money on ineffective traps or services from termite control specialists; for expert rodent exclusion and trapping, contact Gopher Patrol: Home of the Rat Squad. As this video says, Gopher Patrol has over 15 years of experience finding entry points, sealing them off, and removing rodents from homes. We also perform attic cleanouts, which include removing soiled insulation, sanitizing, and installing new insulation.

For prompt and effective mouse, rat, gopher, or squirrel control, call Gopher Patrol of LA at (855) 460-0564. Our family owned and operated business is licensed, insured, bonded, and a member of the Better Business Bureau.

Learning to Spot Gophers in Your Garden

If you have a lawn or garden, you’ve likely had a few run-ins with gophers. These rodents are always hard at work tunneling underground, and sometimes that tunneling leads to your yard.

In this video, Farm-to-Table Chef Teca Thompson discusses how you can determine whether a gopher has been in your garden. With a note of irritation in her voice, Ms. Thompson reveals that gophers invaded her garden just the previous night, leaving behind a dead green bean plant and a large mound of fresh dirt. Whether you have an urban LA garden or a larger garden further out, there’s always a chance that gophers will find it.

If gophers have invaded your garden, call Gopher Patrol at (855) 460-0564. We also provide squirrel control, rat control, and other rodent removal and exclusion services for LA homes and businesses.