Late Night Noises from Mice Keeping You Up?

Do you hear rustling noises within the walls at night? Have you discovered that some wiring or flexible plumbing hoses have chew marks on it? These are classic indications that you may have a mice infestation issue. A recent study states that 31% of people in the United States are waking to the unnerving sound of rodents scratching around their homes. This number sees a 25% increase in the winter months, as these four-legged menaces rush indoors to shelter from…

New Hampshire Winters Increase Mice Infestations

Mice infestations in the winter are common Winter is in full effect and as the temperatures drop, reports of mice infestations typically rise. The cold weather causes mice and rats to seek warmth and shelter indoors until it gets warmer. New Hampshire offers large areas of forests and fields for rodents to reside in. However, mice will seek shelter in your home or office to get out of the cold, inclement weather or to escape a predator. Rodents of all…

The Home Invader Throw Down: Rats vs. Cockroaches

No home is exempt from the dangers of household pests. While there are things you can do to mitigate the issue and make your home less hospitable to uninvited guests, you will likely have to follow a regular home maintenance plan to keep pests at bay. Rats and cockroaches are some of the most common pests that can impact your family’s health and safety, but is one more dangerous than the other? How can you manage these two potential risks?…

Careful of the Stinger! Understanding the Difference Between Bees and Wasps

Bees and wasps can become a stinging danger when they nest too close to or in homes, commercial buildings or public spaces. A single sting can be life-threatening to individuals allergic to the venom. Likewise, multiple stings can be especially dangerous to young children, the elderly, or people with heart or breathing problems. To remove bees or wasps, the nest or hive must be moved or destroyed, which can be a dangerous endeavor and should only be handled by professionals….

Are You Attracting Pests to Your Home?

Insects and small animals such as mice are always looking for new places to live. In New Hampshire, if you aren’t careful, your home could become a prime target. To avoid inadvertently rolling out the welcome mat for these pesky pests, review our tips to help keep your home pest-free. Maintain Your Yard Not only does keeping your yard groomed to enhance your property’s appearance, but it also helps deter pests. If you fail to do things such as mow…

What to Expect with Upcoming Spring Pests

When spring arrives, it brings with it a number of long-awaited changes. The days get warmer and longer, plants start to sprout, and everyone is subjected to a bit more sunshine. But, you know the old saying, “You’ve got to take the good with the bad?” While spring brings the warmth and sunshine, it also brings any number of pests. Here in New Hampshire, spotting a robin in your yard is considered a sign that spring has officially sprung. Unfortunately,…

Traveling? Don’t Bring Home Bed Bugs

With spring on the horizon, many of us are starting to think about that annual family vacation. Maybe you’ll be staying at a beachside condo, or perhaps your family will hold up in a hotel suite to enjoy a little rest and relaxation at some far-flung locale. Either way, there’s one thing for certain: The last thing you want is to bring bed bugs home. Serious bed bug infestations can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take…

Get Out of My Bed Bugs

With the national media and public awareness of bed bug infestations at an all-time high, we at 603 Pest Control are ready to help you by providing solutions to help you win the bed bug battle. Few pests pose control challenges as complex as bed bugs. The bed bug is a near-perfect pest: quiet, hard to find, increasingly pervasive, and an egg-producing machine. Bed bugs feed upon the blood of humans or even your pets. Ridding your home or business…

603 Pest Control is Your Property Manager’s Friend

603 Pest Control supplies effective means and solutions to your home or business pest problem, being sure to provide a gentle, safe and healthy approach for your living environment. 603 Pest Control is also a service provider to housing and rental properties. This means that we visit the commercial property each month and perform regular pest control services to ensure you are living pest-free. We understand the problems faced by most property managers and are happy to offer our highly…