Early spring is one of the busiest seasons for rodent control when many property owners start noticing renewed mouse and vole activity around their homes and businesses. Melting snow uncovers trails of dead grass made by voles tunnelling over the winter. Warm temperatures, exposed nests, and more food sources encourage mice and voles to explore … Read more
In February, homeowners and business owners alike often assume that most pests are dormant or gone for the season. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for mice. Mice don’t hibernate. They can thrive during the coldest months. By this time of year, hidden infestations have often been growing unnoticed for weeks or even months. Poulin’s Pest … Read more
If you’re hearing scratching in the walls, it’s probably not the house settling. In Alberta, that sound is often the first clue that mice have moved in. When Alberta homeowners notice any of these warning signs, it is time to contact Poulin’s Pest Control for an inspection and a targeted mouse-control plan to be put … Read more
For countless homeowners and property managers across Canada, battling persistent rodent infestations can feel like a never-ending game of cat and mouse, except the mice seem to be winning. If your go-to traps and poisons are no longer delivering results, you’re not alone. Let’s explore how rodents seem to adapt to traps and poison, and … Read more
Mice are annoying pests. They’re persistent and can easily invade both homes and businesses, causing damage and spreading disease. Understanding why they keep showing up even after removal efforts is a crucial part of permanent pest control. In this blog, we’ll talk about why reinfestations happen and what you can do about them. Why Reinfestations … Read more
Imagine returning to your property to find evidence of mice damaging electric wiring and creating fire hazards. It can seem like just a nightmare, but is a real risk. Mice are notorious for chewing electrical wiring, which can lead to short circuits, power outages, and fires. In fact, an estimated 10-16% of structural fires in … Read more
When it comes to pest control for commercial properties, rodents are often the main concern of warehouses and storage facilities. Being a more intelligent, cunning and often dangerous threat than other pests, rats and mice are the nightmare of many business owners in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Western Canada. But why do rodents target large … Read more
Fall is the season when mice have good reason to seek refuge indoors. While they may appear harmless, these tiny rodents can bring about a host of problems and pose potential dangers to health and your home or business. How dangerous are mice?Here are some of the threats that mice present and what you can … Read more
The sight of a mouse may make you leap onto the nearest chair, or it may make you go, “Aww, how cute!” Wherever your response falls on the ick-to-cute spectrum, you must protect your property and the people in it from the damage and harm these little critters can cause. To keep mice out of … Read more
During the warmer months, you may not need to worry much about mice moving into your home. But as the temperatures drop, it’s good to be mindful of how rodents weather the winter elements. Mice don’t hibernate in the cold months; instead, they seek out warm places to shelter and safe spaces to store food. … Read more