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WILDLIFE CONTROL

12 May
Side-by-side comparison of a mouse and a rat, highlighting differences in body size, ear and snout shapes, fur color, droppings, behavior, and typical habitats—key facts for identifying these common home invaders—with labeled callouts for each animal.
Rat vs. Mouse: Know What’s Invading Your Home Today, Mouse or Rat?

Understanding how these pests behave in your home is critical to controlling them. Mice Are Agile Explorers Mice are naturally curious and love to explore. They’ll often climb kitchen cabinets, scurry across counters, and chew through bags of rice or cereal. Mice tend to nest near food and water sources—like under the sink or behind […]

28 Apr
A bottle of Pine Sol multi-surface cleaner sits on a kitchen countertop next to a small gray mouse, showing that Pine Sol does not attract mice. The background features a stove and white cabinets.
Does Pine Sol Attract Mice?

When it comes to keeping mice out of your home, you’re likely willing to try just about anything. Many homeowners ask us at PURCOR Pest Solutions: “Does Pine Sol attract mice?”The answer? Absolutely not — and in fact, it might even do the opposite. Let’s dive deeper into how Pine Sol affects rodents, and why […]

10 Mar
A curious rat peeks out from a gap in the wooden deck, partially hidden under the planks. This sneaky rodent seems to be contemplating entering home territory. The area around boasts moss and small patches of grass, while a textured surface is visible on the left side.
6 Reasons Rodents are Entering Your Home

Spring is on the horizon, but there’s still plenty of time for rodents to invade your home. While rodents can enter your home any time of the year, winter is when they are most likely to seek shelter and attract mice to your home. Just because house rodents are a common issue, however, doesn’t mean […]

30 Sep
A squirrel lies sprawled on the edge of a white rooftop gutter against a clear blue sky. Its limbs dangle over the edge, resting like it's thumbing through a homeowner's guide before considering an adventure into squirrels in the attic.
A Homeowner’s Guide to Squirrels in the Attic

Got noises in your home’s attic? You may have squirrels. Squirrels are just like any other rodent out there, they need a home to thrive and grow their family. Here in the Pacific Northwest, squirrels often seek refuge in attics of homes as they provide all the necessities that these critters are searching for: warmth, […]

23 Mar
Wooden mousetraps with triangular pieces of yellow cheese are arranged on a dark surface, with traps set in various directions.
Seattle Rodent Control Tips

Of all the pests that can infest your home, rats are easily the worst of all. Rats and mice alike spread all manner of disease, eating and contaminating your food and leaving dropping all over countertop, shelves, and floors. These rodents can also chew through cables in the attic and walls, causing house fires. Between […]