10Mar
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 […]

28Oct
Three wooden mousetraps with metal springs are strategically placed on a wooden floor near a wall, highlighting an effective pest control setup. A small black hole is visible in the wall behind the traps, adding to the scene's subtle tension. The soft indoor lighting casts gentle shadows, emphasizing the atmosphere.
Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Mouse Traps?

You keep setting mouse traps. You’ve read all the directions. You’ve used every type of bait you can think of—all variety of cheeses, peanut butter bait (both crunchy and creamy), catnip, snickers, ding-dongs, ho-hos, stove-top stuffing. But those crafty little critters either: You’ve just realized you’re running a self-serve mouse restaurant. It’s kind of like […]

13Oct
A rat is nibbling on a piece of food while standing on a dark surface, perfectly embodying the cozy charm of the holiday season. Nearby, blurred, warm-toned fairy lights twinkle softly behind a pine cone, creating an enchanting contrast with the clever rodent's presence.
4 Ways to Rodent-Proof Your Holiday Season

With Halloween on the horizon along with Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and other holidays close on its heels, the 2021 holiday season is upon us! While the holidays typically include time with loved ones, good food, and fun, they’re often harbingers of less pleasant things: rodents. From rats nesting in your Christmas tree to mice scrounging […]

9Aug
A brown mouse nibbles on a bright red fruit on the forest floor, nestled among green leaves and grass. Three small mushrooms add charm nearby, while a textured tree trunk stands in the background, highlighting how even vibrant fruit trees could become an irresistible haven for attracting rodents.
Are Your Fruit Trees Attracting Rodents?

It’s no secret that rodents like mice and rats will eat anything. But they love fruit! They are drawn to the smell and sweetness of fruit which is why fruit trees act as magnets to these small creatures. Fruit tree owners must be aware of this attraction and take preventive measures to protect their trees. […]

16Jul
A spacious, unfinished basement or crawlspace with concrete floors and exposed wood framing awaits its transformation. The ceiling features exposed fiberglass insulation and black ventilation ducts, offering potential for crawlspace restoration. A single light bulb attempts to illuminate the area.
Crawlspace Restoration & Cleanup

Once the crawlspace of your home has been rid of pests or wildlife, there is probably a nasty mess left behind by your unwanted visitors. PURCOR offers comprehensive crawlspace repair and cleanup services specifically focused on rodent, nuisance wildlife, and general pest clean-up. When pests inhabit a crawlspace, it can quickly become a cesspool of […]

2Dec
A brown rat lies on dry straw on a rough concrete surface. Its body is partially hidden behind a wooden stick.
How to Get Rid of Burrowing Rats

When you have rodents of any kind in or around your home, it’s likely you want to get rid of them right away and by any means possible. Before extermination efforts are made, it’s important to understand precisely what kind of rodent you’re dealing with. While roof rats are certainly worrisome, Norway rats or burrowing […]

9Oct
A rat scurries across a stainless steel kitchen sink beside an upright glass and another tipped over near the metal faucet. The light-colored tiled walls set the scene, reminding us of winter nights when finding home remedies to get rid of mice becomes essential.
5 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Mice This Winter

As temperatures drop through the fall and winter, animals and insects everywhere are looking for one thing: shelter! The worst culprits in Portland, Seattle, Boise, and other cities within the Pacific Northwest seem to be rodents, specifically mice and rats. Even if you think that all the holes in your exterior walls are sealed, mice can […]

5Oct
Two images are shown side by side on a white background. Each image features a single gray rat with pink paws and a long tail. The roof rat on the left is facing right while the one on the right is standing on its hind legs, also facing right—a helpful insight for effective rat control.
Norway Rats vs Roof Rats

A horrible, terrible thing has happened: You’ve seen a rat! What now? First, know that you’re not alone. Millions of Americans wake up to rats or rodents in their homes each year. Rat populations have seen a huge resurgence in the last decade, especially in urban areas along the coast, and we’re here to help! […]

28Sep
A rat is nibbling on food scraps from a white plate in a messy kitchen. This unwelcome rodent feast takes place on a countertop cluttered with dirty dishes, including a pan and cutlery, near a stainless steel sink. It might be time to consider some home remedies to repel rodents.
6 Home Remedies That Repel Rodents

If you’ve ever dealt with rats or mice in your Pacific Northwest home, you know how unnerving it can be. Rodents may be a common pest all year long, but did you know infestations spike during the fall in Portland, Seattle, and Boise? While there are home remedies that you can use to help repel […]