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I put a camera out to survey the wildlife. It has picked up bluejays, black squirrels, little red squirrels and this midnight mouse.
My frequent chipmunks are gone.
I'd say the mouse removal could be going poorly.
#pestcontrol

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My current position is that pest control companies are a racket.

If they only poison all of the little animals in a foraging radius, then they've successfully solved the current infestation while guaranteeing repeat business when little animals expand back into the void in a few months.

They should be finding and closing the places where the animals are getting into the house.
#pestcontrol #scam

I know it's a small thing among current global horrors, but I'm sad because these back yard cuties have been killed off by a "pest control" company.
My neighbor saw a mouse in his house. The pest control expert surrounded the house with outdoor "bait stations", while promising they would only admit mice. I believe he lied, because our chipmunks have disappeared.
#pestcontrol #scam

#TIL little plastic single use terro ant bait stations can work wonders, but don't set the traps directly on the floor - put them on an index card or printer paper if there's room - on the off chance they tilt or somehow Bernoulli out; cleaning gooey floor is not fun!
#ants #PestControl #adulting

Mice, rats, roaches: Keeping pests at bay an ongoing challenge for Montreal hospitals
Many of Montreal's hospitals are aging or undergoing renovations, creating perfect spaces where critters can thrive. Documents obtained by CBC News show how much each major hospital spent on pest control between 2020 and the end of the 2024 fiscal year.
#pestcontrol #hospitals #maintenance #Montreal #News #Canada
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/mo

Cabbage butterfly caterpillars can quickly damage brassicas. Keep them away by planting strong-scented herbs like chamomile, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme—these smells deter them. You can also shield your crops with muslin or horticultural fleece for extra protection. #GardeningTips #PestControl