It’s that time of year again. It’s been cold, and now it’s starting to rain. We typically see pest populations drop during this time of year, though you may notice more spiders and other bugs as they try to escape the cold weather. But there are some pests that are not likely to sleep, and […]
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When dealing with a rat infestation, the impulse may be to simply seal up any interior holes in the property and hope for the best. However, at Adapt Pest in Rocklin, we firmly believe in trapping rats before sealing holes. That is because while we want to get rid of rats fast, we have to
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Rocklin, CA – a city treasured for its community atmosphere and generally ideal climate (when not in a heat wave). However, with an increasing population and urban expansion, Rocklin, like many other cities, is experiencing the phenomenon of Urban Heat Islands (UHIs). This rapid urbanization is having an unexpected impact – it’s influencing the behavior
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Nestled in the heart of California, the city of Rocklin is an amazing place to reside, with its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and friendly community. Yet, like any other place, it also comes with its unique set of challenges, and one such challenge that homeowners often overlook is the threat of pantry pests. Pantry pests
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Adapt Pest Management recently completed a project for a local homeowner and retired banker. Rats and mice were attacking her garden, eating all her fruits and vegetables. So we placed out some bait stations and have been monitoring for any rodent activity. Ever since we first laid out the stations, the rodents have been staying
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Mice are destructive rodents. They chew on everything – boxes, shoes, furniture, electrical wires – and that destructive nature is what makes them pests. Yes, they carry disease. Yes, they are “gross.” But it is their chewing behaviors that represent a very real problem for properties in the Roseville region. But it’s not entirely their
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The other day, a customer of ours was taking their landscaper out back to explore taking down a retaining wall that was becoming an eye sore on their property. The retaining wall was made up of natural stone. It was set up in the 1960s, and the stone was old and, in some ways, nonsensical.
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Inflation has caused most people to take a closer look at their budgets and decide whether or not they need all their extra expenses. Many people have canceled streaming services, taken over their lawn mowing, and turned off their AC in an effort to reduce their monthly costs. Some people wonder whether or not they
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Adapt Pest Management offers commercial pest control in the Greater Sacramento region. We were recently contacted by a growing company with multiple locations across Northern California. They recently purchased this two-building facility that had large roof vents that birds and bats could fly into, and they were at risk of having this type of wildlife
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We went out for a normal pest control job the other day. Any time we’re out for our bimonthly treatment, we always examine around the building and see if there are any signs of pests. It’s a good thing we did, because while we were out there, we found an entire extended family of cockroaches
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