Frequently Asked Questions

Why are rats attracted to my bird feeders?

• Rats are attracted to bird feeders due to the easily accessible food supply. Bird seeds, particularly sunflower seeds, peanuts, and cracked corn, provide the high-calorie diet that rats prefer. Spilt seeds on the ground also attract them.

How does a wasp nest look?

• A wasp nest has a unique papery appearance because it's made from chewed wood pulp and wasp saliva. Depending on the species, the nest could be in the ground, hanging from a tree, or in a cavity like a wall or attic. It can be ball-shaped or look like an inverted umbrella, often with a single opening.

In what ways do bedbugs spread?

• Bedbugs spread in several ways: they can move from room to room through wall cavities and holes used for electrical wiring and plumbing; they can be carried on clothing, luggage, furniture, bedding, or other objects moved from an infested area; and they can sometimes spread via adjacent apartments or rooms in hotels.

Where are fleas laid?

• The eggs are laid on the host itself, but since the eggs are not sticky, they often fall off the host into the environment. This means they can be found in areas where the host spends a lot of time, such as bedding, carpet, furniture, or yard. Dark, humid places are preferred by fleas for laying their eggs.