How to Get Rid of Gophers
A single gopher can turn a healthy lawn into a minefield of dirt mounds in just a few days, and the damage below ground is often worse than what you see on top. The University of California’s IPM program notes that one pocket gopher’s burrow system can spread across 200 to 2,000 square feet, and […]
Organic Rodent Control
Rodents are far more than a seasonal nuisance. According to the CDC, rats and mice can spread over 35 diseases to people through their droppings, urine, saliva, and the fleas and ticks they carry. The trouble is that the most common solution, rodenticide bait, creates new risks of its own. The EPA warns that the […]
Roof Rats in California
If you have heard scratching above your ceiling at night or found droppings in the garage, you are not imagining it. Roof rats are one of the most common rodent problems across California, and they are remarkably good at moving into homes unnoticed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that rats and mice […]
Animal Control in Apple Valley, CA
Scratching in the attic at night, droppings along the garage wall, or birds nesting under your eaves are more than an annoyance. They are a health and property risk. The Centers for Disease Control notes that rats and mice alone can spread more than 35 diseases to people, and here in the High Desert the […]
Signs of Rodent Infestation
Rodents are one of the most common, and most damaging, pests homeowners deal with in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 14.8 million American homes reported seeing rodents in a single 12-month period, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that rats and mice can spread diseases like hantavirus, […]
How to Get Rid of Rats in California
California has a serious rat problem. In 2025, Los Angeles ranked as the number-one rattiest city in America, according to Orkin’s annual Rattiest Cities report, with San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento all appearing in the top 50. Rats are drawn to the state’s mild climate, dense urban areas, and abundant food sources, making Southern […]
Rat Poop vs Mouse Poop
Spotted small dark droppings in your home? Your first job is figuring out whether you have rats or mice. According to the CDC, breathing in air disturbed near infected rodent droppings can transmit serious diseases – including hantavirus, which Mayo Clinic notes carries a fatality rate of 30 to 50%. Identifying the species correctly determines […]
Rats in Attic in Apple Valley CA? Here’s What to Do
That scratching in your ceiling after dark isn’t random. If you live in Apple Valley, Victorville, or anywhere in the High Desert, there’s a strong chance you’re hearing roof rats, and they’ve likely been there longer than you think. Rats in the attic are one of the most common and destructive pest problems facing High […]