RI, MA EHS Pest Control Blog

Mice can get into openings as little as ¼” which is the diameter of a dime. In some cases they (like most of us) have put on a few pounds which can make fitting into things a bit snug. In this case a plump mouse tried to get through a void and got stuck and died. In all seriousness the picture shows how sneaky and dangerous mice are in your home!

They chew on electrical areas and they can easily cause a fire. Mice are nothing to take for granted and try to treat yourself! Trust EHS to protect your home and property!

George Williams,
General Manager - Staff Entomologist

Pest Control, RI, Pest Control, MA 

What mice want they get! This homeowner had a mouse infestation and upon examining her closet this is what I found. The mice gnawed a hole through the cove base molding then were nesting inside some boxes stored inside the closet. As you can see they created a perfect hole and the rub marks (oils on mice fur) show this hole was a perfect runway for food and/or escape. Mice are a very formidable foe but nothing that EHS can’t handle!

Justin McDavid
Service Specialist
Environmental Health Services, Inc.

Pest Control, RI, Pest Control, MA 

One of the first things I was taught when I first became a “PMP” (Pest Management Professional) back in the 70’s was to always look up! Come to think of it, we were “Exterminators” back then.

In many situations this holds true for keeping rodents out of your home.

Mice are excellent climbers and our native mice (White-Footed and Deer Mice) are exceptional climbers. I remember camping once and I woke up at 1:30AM to attend to some business. As I exited the camper with my trusty flashlight (PMP’s always carry quality flashlights) I observed a White-Footed mouse climb the truck of a large Eastern Hemlock onto a large branch and disappear into the dark woods!

If you want complete mouse proofing, seal everything larger than 1/4” all the way up to and including the gutter line. Our company has always struggled to be competitive in offering this service to our clients due to the cost of enormous amount of labor and it’s tedious nature. We do offer it though if anyone is interested in it.

John Stellberger
President - Environmental Health Services, Inc.

Pest Control, RI, Pest Control, MA 

Rats can exhibit 8,000LBS of pressure per square inch! Their teeth are harder than copper, concrete, iron and many other materials. This picture shows how a rat got inside a building. The landlord used expanding foam with copper mesh. As you can see the rats buzzed right through it plus the wood door!

How does this stack up against other animals???

Pit Bull (dog): 310 lbs
Lions: 600 lbs
White sharks: 600 lbs
Hyenas: 1,000 lbs
Snapping turtles: 1,000 lbs
Crocodiles: 2,500-6,000 lbs
Tasmanian Devil: 5,100 lbs

George Williams,
General Manager - Staff Entomologist

Pest Control, RI, Pest Control, MA 

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Mice are about as adaptable as any animal on the planet! I have seen mice eat things that humans would not even remotely consider tasting let alone eat! Ketchup is certainly an edible food but not exactly a meal…..except for mice. The attached image shows that mice completely cleaned out an individual packet of ketchup. Just this little amount of food is enough to support a mouse infestation.

This packet was found in a soon to open restaurant. Needless to say they needed EHS to protect the facility and their reputation before they even opened their doors. They put their trust in EHS and we take it seriously!

Pat Hagan
Commercial Business Development Manager

Pest Control, RI, Pest Control, MA