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Too Hot for Mice?

Being in the middle of a heatwave here in Connecticut we at, Connecticut Termite and Pest Control have been seeing an uptick in pest control calls for mice and rats. Most would think that during Summer mice and rats would stay outside, but that's not the case when it gets too hot. mice and rats…

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Mice and the Weather

It's still and this morning it was 60 degrees out.  Kind of cold for August!  I'm hoping that its not an early sign of what kind of Winter we'll have here in Connecticut.  As the weather starts turning cooler you may notice extra unwanted company trying to get into your home, business, or rental property…

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Rat Proofing – Rat Exclusion

If your'e getting rats in your home, business, or rental property the first thing you want to do is get rid of the rats, then do rat proofing, better known as rodent exclusion.  If you need to get the rats out and rat proof your home, business, or rental property give Connecticut Termite and Pest…

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Rat Senses and Abilities

While we don't want rats living with us in our homes, business, or rental properties, you have to admit that rats do have some pretty awesome senses and abilities! Rats in your home, business, or rental property can become a nightmare! If you think you have a rat problem in your home, business, or rental…

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Rat Nesting Areas

Rat Nesting Areas Rat nesting areas are usually well hidden and protected.  Rat nesting areas are chosen for protection from rats’ enemies.  In Connecticut rats’ enemies include humans, cats, dogs, foxes, coyotes, and birds of prey.  Rats chose these nesting areas to produce and protect their young. These rat nesting areas are built with soft…

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Rats as disease carriers!

Rats as disease carriers! Rats are known disease carriers and if you have an infestation of rats in your home, business, or rental property it is imperative to get the rats out and eliminate them for good.  Connecticut Termite and Pest Control has over 18 years of experience in getting rid of pests like rats. …

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Why are there mice in my house in Summer? 

Why are there mice in my house in Summer?  Summers in full swing.  It’s getting hotter out.  Shouldn’t the mice be outside now that winter is over.  Why are there mice in my house in Summer.  I need a mouse exterminator! Mice look for shelter inside buildings during the cooler and colder months of Fall…

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Bald Faced Hornets’ Nest Removal

Bald faced hornets’ nest removal One of the most aggressive pests we at Connecticut Termite and pest control deal with is the bald-faced hornet and hornet nest removal.  When doing pest control for bald-faced hornets you have to be very cautious.  Any slight vibration on your part can set off bald-faced hornets and put them…

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Do mice chew wires?

Do mice chew wires?  The simple answer is yes mice do chew wires, rats also.  Mice and rat’s teeth grow constantly so they must chew on things to make their teeth sharper and smaller.  If a mouse or a rat chews through wiring in your home, rental property, or business it could create a fire…

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