Top 5 Most Common Pests in Nevada

If you are new to Las Vegas, you may not realize just how many pests call Las Vegas home. Learning about the most common ones will help you understand when you have an infestation and why it is important to take care of the issue. Here are five pests that are commonly found in and around homes in the Las … Read More

Rodent 101 Infographic Part 3

DISEASES TRANSMITTED DIRECTLY Transferred directly to humans through 1.) Bite wounds and 2.) Ingestion of food or water  contaminated with rodent urine or droppings INDIRECTLY Transferred indirectly to humans through ticks, mites or fleas that fed on infected rodents. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Us, 1993-2013 Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly respiratory disease which is caused by infection … Read More

Rodent 101 Infographic Part 2

BAD, BAD RODENTS! Rodents such as rats and mice play an important role in the health of grasslands and forest, and are a major source of food for many predators and scavengers, including hawks, fox, bobcats, and even wolves.  Rodents such as rats and mice play an important role in the health of grasslands and forest, and are a major … Read More

Rodent 101 Infographic Part 1

THERE ARE 2,000 SPECIES OF RODENTS Rodents are animals of the order Rodentia (the largest order of mammals). More than 40% of mammals belong to Rodentia. They are found all over the world except Antartica. Rat Squirrel Porcupine Gopher Mouse Chipmunk Beaver Guinea Pig Hamster Prairie Dog Jerboa Despite their great species diversity, all rodents share common features. Rodents have … Read More

How to Keep Rats Out of Your Business This Fall

No matter how neatly you maintain your business, no structure is completely immune from a potential rat infestation. These pesky creatures descend upon even the cleanest of places, and when a business owner’s reputation is on the line, there’s nothing worse than a rodent creeping up on a customer. Not only are rats annoying and downright terrifying to some people, but they also pose a serious … Read More

How to Keep Rats Out of Your Business this Fall

Rats are always bad for business. These vile creatures will destroy and contaminate anything in their path, which is why preventing and stopping them from entering any business premises is always necessary, especially this fall. Business owners acknowledge a zero tolerance policy when it comes to rats since these pests can easily destroy thousands of dollars in food products and … Read More

Rodent 101 [Infographic]

    RODENT 101 THERE ARE 2,000 SPECIES OF RODENTS Rodents are animals of the order Rodentia (the largest order of mammals). More than 40% of mammals belong to Rodentia. They are found all over the world except Antartica. Rat Squirrel Porcupine Gopher Mouse Chipmunk Beaver Guinea Pig Hamster Prairie Dog Jerboa Despite their great species diversity, all rodents share … Read More

Check out Preventive Pest Control on TV!

Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your  businesses and homes this spring.  

How to Stop Rodents from Entering Your Home This Winter

  Don’t let rodents invade your home this winter. With a little knowledge and understanding you can prevent this pest. Rodents are sneaky. They usually enter our homes without being detected. The saying “quiet as a mouse” did become famous without a reason. But in order to survive they need to be quiet and get into safe places – like … Read More