I work at a supermarket, and I often see the guys from pest control feeding the birds rat pellets on top of the roof. The birds often nest there, and make a mess. Is this legal, or is it animal abuse? Quite frankly, it disturbs me, and I hate to see it, but I don’t want to make trouble for my company, because they might fire me.

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The rats are one of the most destructive and dirty creatures which exist in houses, restaurants, building and apartments. These creatures can destroy all the upholsteries, furniture, clothing, shoes and socks. The rats can prove to be harmful if the food items being littered or eaten by them are taken in by humans accidentally. The rat causes severe disease like plague which is one of the most hazardous diseases. The rats usually prefer to breed in the cupboards in offices, go downs where they would be able to get sufficient amount of food. If the existence of rats is not properly controlled in houses and farmland, the breeding of rats will also take place and the number of destruction will also increase leading to several loses and diseases.

 There are different methods to catch mice and kill them but these methods should be properly taken care of otherwise it can harm the human itself. Most of the methods are a tricky one as well as require toxic components. To kill rats and mices proper care must be taken while handling these components and products. The poisonous products are basically mixed with the food items and are kept in places frequently visited by rats. This method can only reduce the percentage of rats. The use of rodent control poison is one the worst methods because after consuming the poison these rats usually die under the furniture or between wall and cupboards, which when unnoticed for days can cause foul smell as well as cause air pollution. The method of using the rodent control glue traps is also not much effective because these glue traps can only be used to catch mice and can only get hold of rat’s fur. The rodent control glue trap once used can never be used again.

The use of rodent control snap trap is one of the best methods to catch mice and kill them.  It consists of a spring and a snap rod. It is constructed in such a way that any sort of vibrations or movements will cause the snap to the just simply thrash in the opposite direction and would kill the rat. The platform of these snap traps is usually made of wood. But the latest models are made of metal platforms. With the advance in science and technology the modern equipments like the tiny laser guns are being manufactured which have special sensors to track the rats and would emit powerful high intensity light which will be having a temperature of around two thousand degree Celsius. But this product is a costlier one.

 The latest method is the use of rodent repellent spray which does not contain any poisonous or harmful constituents. This rodent repellent spray is mainly used to drive away the rats far away from the houses instead of killing them without creating any sort of pollution. This rodent repellent spray simply has a smell which drives the rat away from the house, court yards, go downs and even farm lands. This spray creates the smell of the rat’s most fearful predator that is the cats. As a result of which the rats get totally feared with the smell because the scram creates a smell to the rats as if the cats are around them or near them. This rodent repellent is basically a spray which does not kills or hurts the rats.  So the rats don’t wait for their fate to come and tries to leave the place as soon as possible. The smell of the spray itself drives the rat away from the house.

Pest control came and sprayed my yard for fleas and ticks (the dogs say “Thank you!”) but now I’ve noticed that I don’t see any toads and I had a few. I just wondered if the stuff that use for one may have caused the other. I miss the toads and their musical song at night.

I have a rental property. My management company charge me to do pest control, and I am not sure if this is necessary.
I thought a tenant should pay, isn’t it? If this is for termite control, then I don’t mind paying them. Anyone know about a pest control for rental property, please give me an answer it this is necessary.

I recently found evidence of termites in my garage. Only in one area however. I realize just because I can’t see evidence anywhere else it doesn’t mean they aren’t everywhere.
Tenting my house is too costly at this time , I was wondering if anyone out there knew of a product to purchase that would kill them, I’ve read about Boracare and it sounds effective, not sure if there is something better out there. If anyone has any information please respond, I will take any information positive or negative. Thank You !!!

Yes, cockroaches can make you sick and yes you can kill and control them. Cockroaches can make you sick by carrying fungi, pathogenic organisms and disease causing bacteria. The most threatening disease that they can carry is Salmonella. These diseases can be passed on to humans through food and surface contamination by the insects.

Perhaps even more injurious to health is the fact that many people are very allergic to roach allergens. Roach saliva is the most allergy provoking substance, but the eggs, feces, and body parts are also very allergenic to people, especially people with respiratory conditions and asthma. In fact the mere presence of roaches can increase the severity of asthma conditions. Unfortunately, once a cockroach infestation has occurred in a residence, it can take years after the cockroaches are controlled for the allergens to completely disappear.

This pest is not confined to dirty households but can be found in most urban areas that are clean but crowded. They do however thrive in moist, warm and dirty conditions. Kitchens and bathrooms are the prime habitat. Apartments and older buildings may see more of an infestation. Once an area gets infested, it is about impossible to wipe them out. Each female can produce thousands of babies a year. Insect control would be the best course of action.

Here are some guidelines that you can follow to help minimize the attraction that your dwelling will hold for them.

*Keep food out of other rooms besides the kitchen and dining area. Since we spend so much time sleeping, the bedroom, that would be another place to keep food free, so we do not attract roaches and their associated allergens.
*Store pet food in tight, odor free containers, clean up spilled pet food and clean up unfinished pet food in bowls soon after your pet is done eating.
*Eliminate dark, damp places where pests love to hide. Fix that leaking drain pipe under the sink. Make sure it is dry under there.
*Never leave food out overnight and take trash out often. Keep trash in a tight fitting container to keep the odors from attracting pests from other houses or apartments.
*Keep cracks around the outside walls of your house or apartment caulked to deter pests from entering.
*Sweep and mop the floor often and make sure countertops are kept clean. A small bit of food is a buffet to an insect pest.

Boric acid is often used because it can kill cockroaches but it is relatively less toxic than other insecticides. I say relatively, because a good enough dose of boric acid inhaled or ingested can be fatal. Boric acid is an inorganic white powder and it is used in many consumer products including toothpaste, mouthwash and laundry detergent. Approximately 200 different insecticides have boric acid as a main ingredient. Boric acid is generally available alone and it can be variously mixed with foods to be left out for insects to find or lightly sprinkled around where insects can get the powder on them. The powder will continue to be effective as long as it stays dry. The powder has no odor and it does not contain volatile solvents.

Boric acid works by poisoning the insects. When they try to clean the powder off of their bodies, they ingest the boric acid and it kills them. Proper application of boric acid or insecticides containing the same is the true key to success. Never apply this chemical on countertops, or places where people or pets can come in contact with it. Do apply this material in a fine mist, not by the spoonful. The best places to dose are around opening where plumbing comes into the house, especially around sinks, under and behind the refrigerator, behind the toilet, and under and behind the washing machine. This is where an expert might come in handy.

Another method that can be effectively used in conjunction of the insecticide is the Roach Motel type of trap. These are generally non poisonous and very effective. The traps work by having a bait situated in the middle of the boxed trap. To get to the bait, the insect must crawl through a heavy glue area. They stick to floor of the trap and die quickly. After a week or so, trade the trap for a fresh one. The glue in the trap gets dead insects and dust on it and loses effectiveness. The trap is great because you can judge the degree of infestation. You might also be surprised at the variety of insects that the traps catch.