How do mice get into houses: 9 common ways
Understanding how mice get into your house is the first step in stopping an infestation before it takes hold. These rodents take advantage of every crack and every loose seal; sometimes a space [...]
How do you get rid of house mice: the 14 best ways and home remedies
Looking for tips and home remedies to get rid of mice in your home? These pests can cause a lot of damage once they’ve gotten inside. To combat the presence of these pests in and around your [...]
10 Signs of a Mouse Infestation in Your House
Spotting signs of mice in your house early on can make the difference between an isolated intrusion and a costly infestation. An adult mouse produces up to 80 droppings a day, and a single pair [...]
How to identify mouse droppings to prevent danger
Mouse droppings in your home can become a living hell. Smelly and dirty, the burden of their existence not only weighs heavily on your morale, but more importantly, can be a sign of infestation. [...]
The best mouse traps and baits for catching them in the house
Catching a mouse in the house can be quite a challenge. The use of food bait is a good first option, as it allows you to capture the little rodent naturally and without harming it. There are [...]
How to mouse proof a house with rodent proof insulation
Mice often find their way into homes when the cold weather comes. Faced with hostile weather conditions, they go looking for warmth and sources of food. To keep them from getting into the [...]
Are raccoons dangerous?
Among the pests that populate Quebec, the raccoon is certainly the one you need to be most wary of. Although cute, these beasts can be dangerous, and for many reasons. Vectors of numerous [...]
How can you get rid of skunks?
Skunks are black and white mammals that are primarily known for their very strong-smelling defense mechanism. While these wild animals may not be dangerous to humans per se, they should still be [...]
The smell of mouse urine and droppings: the importance of decontamination
Mouse infestations can cause a lot of damage and cost homeowners a lot of money. Whether large or small, a mouse infestation should always be followed by a series of cleaning and decontamination [...]
Are bat droppings dangerous? Guano and health risks
Like Elite Pest Control, bats are experts in pest management. These winged mammals hunt and eat a large number of insects living near their natural habitat. But what should you do when these [...]
How to Get Rid of Rodents in the roof (Mice and Rats in the attic)
Rodents can cause considerable damage to a home, destroying your pantry, electrical wiring, pipes and even walls. In addition, they carry diseases that can be dangerous to human health. It is [...]
How to Become an Exterminator in Quebec
In Quebec, urban environments rub shoulders with vast and varied natural spaces. As cities expand, buildings multiply and populations become denser, managing the spread of pests has become a [...]
How to Keep Nuisance Wildlife Away from Your Yard
Although there are vast areas of natural wildlife habitats in Quebec, it’s not uncommon for wild animals like raccoons, groundhogs and skunks to venture into, or close to, people’s homes [...]
Seagull Deterrent: 6 Solutions for Keeping Seagulls Away
Seagulls are often associated with the ocean and the beach. Yet in a residential setting, these birds can quickly turn into a real nuisance, especially when they decide to build their nests close [...]