Do Rats Attract Snakes?
Rats can attract snakes as they are the natural prey of snakes. Snakes can be an indicator of rats and mice inside your home. If you see a snake by your home it does not automatically mean that you have a rat problem, but if it becomes a consistent occurrence it would not hurt to […]
What Should You do if You Find Rat Poop?
Rat droppings are a key indicator of rodent infestation in your home. When you find rat feces, it is best to address the possibility of having a rat problem sooner rather than later. Rats can cause damage to parts of your home that you cannot see, as well as carry harmful bacteria, rabies, and other […]
Rat droppings vs. mouse droppings
Coming across rodent droppings and not knowing where they came from quickly turns into a stressful situation. The most common suspects are mice or rats, but what is the difference? Although these two rodents have similar habits there are a few differences that can be used to determine the source of the poop. At Clegg’s […]
What does rat poop look like?
Nothing is worse than coming across rodent poop. You know it didn’t come from your dog or cat, but where did the poop come from? At Clegg’s Pest Control, we help identify and capture pesky rodents invading your home. The first signs of rodent droppings indicate the potential of pest infestation. Sometimes a single rogue […]
Do Mice Carry Rabies?
If you’re noticing signs of mice in your house, it may beg the question: can mice carry rabies? As a potentially fatal disease, it’s worth doing your due diligence to find out if you’re at risk of catching rabies. Clegg’s Pest Control is here to tell you that yes, mice can carry rabies, but they’re […]
Do snakes live in piles of leaves?
North Carolina is full of beautiful deciduous trees such as oaks, maples, poplars, sweet gums, and of course dogwoods. As things begin to cool off, these deciduous trees shed their leaves. The result of these fallen leaves are piles of dead, dried up leaves. When we rake up our yards, we create piles of leaves […]
How to Get Bats Out of Your Attic
Bats are nocturnal mammals that tend to inhabit dark secluded areas during the day. They enjoy roosting in garages, attics and even in houseplants. However, the most common place to find bats in your home is in the attic. Bat infestation is not a situation to mess around with. When you’re dealing with bats in […]
Pest Control For Golf Courses
Pests can cause problems in both homes and businesses. Nobody wants wild, disease carrying, critters running around their home or business, especially country clubs and golf courses. Golf courses often have to deal with infestations ranging from cockroaches to rats and even squirrels. These pests can damage a golf course’s reputation and create unnecessary work […]
Where do Ticks Come From?
Have you ever wondered where ticks come from? Ticks are parasites that rely on a host to survive. Before a tick clings onto a host, it actually begins its life in nature. It will live on a blade of tall grass or a stick that extends up into the air and waits for a host […]
What Attracts Mosquitoes?
“Why do I always attract all the mosquitoes in the area?” Has this ever been you, wondering if there is something about you that makes those winged pests seek you out more than others around you? We’re here to tell you that you’re not crazy. There are some factors proven by research that attract mosquitoes […]