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The holiday season is a time to rejoice and spend time with family. We all have that one relative we have to put up with, but you don't have to put up with pests this holiday season.

Christmas trees, wreaths, cut holly, and poinsettias may introduce pests into your home. There a few ways to avoid them. When selecting a Christmas Tree, make sure the tree is shaken before it is brought into the home. This will shake off any spiders, ants or other pests. Inspect trees for spider eggs sacs, gnawing on the trunk (presence of mice) and tiny ants. Tiny ants may be coming from the ground under the tree in the lot. Inspect wreaths, cut holly, and poinsettias for spiders and ants. With poinsettias check the soil for various insect pests. When shopping at an outside venue avoid any items that are stored by trash containers or dumpsters. Trash and dumpster areas are a hot spot for pests. We had a customer in Randolph, they found spiders in their tree. We went out shook the tree and washed it down with soap and water.

Inspect Decorations Carefully

Inspect stored items in boxes before unpacking. There could have mice droppings, fabric moths and pantry pests in them. Fabric pests can be in any natural fabric. These moths prefer wool. Pantry pests can be in dried flowers, popcorn, Beanie Babies or anything with seeds. Seeds are the favorite food of mice. If you find mouse droppings, you will need a mouse treatment before they spread throughout the home. If you find Fabric Moths or Pantry Pests disposing of those items is highly recommended. If the items are sentimental and you do not want to get rid of them, dry clean the fabric and freeze the items with seeds for one week. This will kill the pests and their eggs. Inspecting adjacent stored items is a good idea.

When storing items for next season make sure you use storage containers that have some type of locking mechanism. If your container does not have a locking mechanism use tape to seal the cracks and openings. Duct tape is better than masking tape. Boxes can problematic. They don't seal tight, can get wet and mice can chew through the box.

One year we had a customer in Chester who forgot to take down their wreath on the front door (They rarely use the front door). In the spring, birds made a nest in the wreath. They left the wreath up until the babies had left the nest. Once the birds left the bird mites that remained behind attacked the homeowner. We removed the nest and treated the area.

Enjoy the Holiday Season! We hope you don't get Holiday pests but if you do please contact us.

Preventive Pest Control will make life less stressful. No one likes to have ants on the kitchen counter, crickets in their basement or mice in the attic. Spiders, bees, wasps hornets and yellow jackets are also unwanted pests. Most people don't deal with these problems until they arrive. If you hire the best pest control company, like PermaKill Exterminating, we perform pest control treatments that take proactive measures before pests arrive.

One of the best reasons to use Preventative Pest Control is you don’t have to worry about it. Timing is important. Treating for various pest involves requires to apply pest treatments at the correct time of year. We all have busy lives and people forget. We at PermaKill will schedule these treatments at the appropriate time of year. We will schedule your treatment at a time that is convenient for you. We perform pest control treatments on Saturdays.

Applying scientifically designed pest control treatments to the exterior of homes and buildings is probably the most important step in preventing pests. The goal of perimeter treatments is to stop pests outside before they enter. We suggest this treatment each spring when insects are emerging. When mulch is applied to the exterior, new shrubs are planted or any type of perimeter disruption occurs. Pests like all creatures do not like change. So when you change the environment of the pests they will move. Most likely in your home or building. Exterior treatments work great for ants, spiders, crickets, beetles, earwigs, and many other pests. We recommend perimeter treatments to all homes and buildings.

We Offer Seasonal Treatments

We also offer winter rodent treatments. This involves the strategic placement of mouse bait stations and traps to establish a first line of defense. We perform this service in the fall and protect homes all winter long.

We also offer a Home Protection Plan. This is our premier pest program. We perform three scheduled pest prevention treatments per agreement. One of the great advantages of our Home Protection Plan is that if a pest problem occurs between services you just call and we come out and solve the problem at no charge. We service Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties. We are in Basking Ridge, Long Valley, Randolph and adjacent towns every day. That means if you call its just a short trip to your home or business.

With the Home Protection Plan, we perform Spring, Summer, and Fall pest services. In the spring and summer, we treat the exterior, basement, and attic. In the fall we inspect and service all the rodent equipment.

Probably the best reason to use Preventative Pest Control Services is pest problems do not become a problem. They are remedied at each regular service.

If you have a pest problem please contact us via email or phone. We offer free inspections.

Keeping a home spotless will help prevent and/or reduce pest problems. By keeping a spotless home reduces food and water sources for pests. Unfortunately, environmental factors also play a major factor.

Here are some ways to prevent pests by understanding environmental factors:

Tip #1

Keeping trees and shrubs from touching your home will help prevent carpenter ants, spiders, mice, squirrels and wildlife (Racoons). By trimming trees and shrubs you eliminate a highway these pests can travel into your home. It will also reduce moisture and mold. Reducing moisture is a key factor in preventing carpenter ants, spiders, and bees. When shrubs are trimmed at least one foot from the house it allows air to get between the bushes and the house which allows the area to dry out. It also reduces harborage areas for mice and insects. Mice are small creatures and like to hide from people and potential predators. Insect pests also have predators. With lots of coverage, they can hide and multiply. By trimming trees you also allow the home to dry out after rains and high humidity. Moisture may be the biggest reason for pests entering homes.

Tip #2

Make sure gutters are clean and in working order. When gutters are not clean moisture accumulates. Moisture not only creates an excellent environment for carpenter ants but attracts bees, wasps, and hornets. Water is the number one thing pests need to survive.

Tip #3

Make sure mulch is not touching the siding. Three inches between the mulch and the siding of a home is preferred. Keep at least one inch. If the mulch is covering the bottom of siding the wood gets wet. When the siding is covered and gets wet it makes an extremely conducive environment for termites. Wet wood is also very attractive to carpenter ants, spiders, beetles, and numerous other pests.

Tip #4

Make sure mulch is not too deep. We see a lot of houses that have mulch multiple inches deep. The deeper the mulch the higher the moisture content. The higher the moisture content the more attractive to pests. Deep mulch will also create mold and mold spores. Many homes have little black/brown dots on the siding of there home. These are mold spores. The deeper the mulch equals more spores.

Tip #5

Storing firewood next to your home will attract mice, ants, crickets and other pests. It should be stored at least (minimum) twenty feet from the house.

Tip #6

Keep flour, grains and other processed food items in containers. Pantry pests are brought in from the store in these items. Tupperware, Rubbermaid and ziplock bags are great things to keep these pests contained. One of the most common problems we encounter with pantry pests is when one of these items gets stored in the back of the cabinet and forgotten.

Tip #7

Make sure stored items in garages, basements, attics and under decks are rearranged occasionally. If stored items are not moved every once in awhile pests may infest them. Pests like consistency. By moving these items you put pests under stress which causes them to look for other harborages. Mice can live in a bag of birdseed in a garage their entire life and not leave the bag. A box of dried flowers or Beanie Babies can create an environment in which pests never have to leave. Once the pest population grows these pests will migrate to the living areas of a home. Any of these stored items may attract pests. Mice, ants, pantry pests are common pests found in these areas.

Tip #8

It is impossible to totally seal my home to prevent pests from entering? Here are some simple things to do: Seal exterior openings. Seal openings around air conditioning hose, water spigots, gas lines, and cable lines. This will help stop mice, ants, crickets, spiders and other pests. Make sure screens are tight, have no holes and are in working order. This will help with mosquitoes, flies, bees, yellow jackets and other flying pests. Make sure the seal at the bottom of the garage door is pliable and in good working order. This will help with many pests. The most common way pests enter homes is when the garage door is left open for a long period of time. Closing the garage door will prevent mice, squirrels, ants, bees, spiders and numerous other pests.

Maintaining a clean home will definitely reduce pests. Cleanliness will place pests under stress. With little or no food or water creates an environment that pests do not want to inhabit. Cleanliness is a cornerstone of Integrated Pest Management. Employing Integrated Pest Management will lead to reducing the number of pesticides applied.

These are a few items that can help prevent pests. If you have any questions or want service regarding pest issues, please contact us!

Choosing a pest control or exterminating company can be confusing.

There are a few simple things to consider:

  1. Make sure the pest control company you choose is a member of State and National Organizations. New Jersey (NJPMA) National (NPMA). Membership in these organizations shows theses companies are committed to continuing education. NJPMA and NPMA hold numerous continuing education classes during the year to help educate the pest control industry. At PermaKIll Exterminating we attend these meetings on a regular basis. This month we are attending NJPMA meetings on Integrated Pest Management in Schools and Controlling Wildlife. This winter we will be attending the NPMA Eastern Conference. We at Permakill believe that education is the best way to provide the best pest control service.
  2. Ask friends and neighbors who have had a good experience with an exterminator. Most of our new customers come from referrals.
  3. Make sure the pest control company is licensed by the State of New Jersey.
  4. Make sure the pest control technicians that will be servicing are licensed by the State of New Jersey. Licensed pest control technicians indicate the company is serious about education.
  5. Reviews are important. Remember sometimes reviews are not always accurate.
  6. Ask about warranties. Sometimes to control a pest it may take more than one visit. Are repeat visits part of your agreement?
  7. When interviewing a pest control company, explain exactly what and where is the pest problem. Many times when we perform an inspection the pest(s) are not visible at the time of inspection. Proper identification of the pest will ensure a successful treatment. If the prospective pest control company does not listen to you, don't choose them. Many companies will only offer contract agreements and not one time services. You are the customer so choose what pest control service you want.
  8. Most of this information can be found on websites.
  9. Does the exterminator return calls and emails? If the initial contact is difficult, the rest of the experience will probably be difficult. If you have to leave a message with the pest control company that should not disqualify them. It may mean that other people want to buy there service. What is IMPORTANT is they return the call or email. We return all calls and emails.
  10. If all these items are followed and you don't get a good feeling go on to the next exterminator.
  11. We are a locally owned and family operated company and we believe it is best to support local businesses.

PermaKill Exterminating would like to perform your pest control service. Contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions and provide an estimate. Give us a call or send us an email at info@permakillexterminating.com.

Horses are beautiful animals. In Morris County, when you drive through the country and see these majestic creatures grazing in a field, it is an amazing sight.

When the horses are brought in from the field they reside in a horse stall. This is where they are not so beautiful. The horses eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom in their stall. Horses are messy eaters, and the feed they spill while eating creates an excellent source of food for rats. The stalls are also a great place for rats to hide and nest. There are food and shelter inside a stall. Rats readily co-habitat with horses. The most common rat found at farms in Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties is the Norway Rat. These rats live in the ground in burrows. These rat burrows can be found in horse stalls and adjacent areas. The reason why they live in these areas is because there is a lot of food.

How Do I Treat Rats?

Treating rats in this environment can be challenging. Since there is a lot of food available rat baits are not very effective. Think about it, if you were a rat would you eat rat bait or tasty horse feed. We use some rat baits but we primarily use a powdered rodenticide. This powdered rodenticide is applied directly into the rat's burrow. The reason why the powdered rodenticide works so well is rats are very clean creatures. They are constantly grooming themselves. Put another way, if someone put a powder in your home you would clean it up. The rat does the same thing and by cleaning the burrow they ingest a dose that will kill them. Another advantage of this method of rat control is the powder, when applied correctly, will not come in contact with the horses, pets or people.

The best reason to not have rats in your barn is the damage they create. We have a customer in Bedminster who built a beautiful barn. They brought a crew in from Kentucky to recreate a typical Kentucky horse barn. The barn has highly finished wood decorated with brass fixtures. When rats appeared they began chewing holes in the doors and wood siding. The customer was obviously upset. We developed a treatment plan that eliminated the rats. Once the rats were gone we put the farm on a monthly rodent treatment plan. Farms are going to get rats. We offer a maintenance plan so that rats will not get out of control. We offer advice on how to prevent rat infestations. Two simple preventative measures are to keep feed in metal containers and store the manure pile away from the barn.

If you need a rat treatment or have questions on how to reduce the chance of getting rats please contact us or email us at info@permakillexterminating.com.

It’s that time again – rodent season has arrived, and residents of northern New Jersey may soon be wondering how that mouse ended up in the house.

There are several ways mice can enter your home as winter approaches. Let's explore the most common entrance paths so that you can keep these furry pests at bay.

How Can Mice Enter a Home?

Mice can fit into tiny spaces, making them difficult to track. Their bodies are so flexible that they can even fit into an opening the size of a dime. Small holes or cracks in your home’s foundation, walls, or floors can be perfect entry points for mice seeking warm, dry shelter. But there are many more potential entrances for mice.

Some of the most common entry points include:

What Attracts Mice to a Home?

As winter sets in, mice seek out warm, dry places to nest and breed. The fact that your home is sheltered and heated is enough to attract most mice.

However, several things may attract mice to your home. These include:

Where Do Mice Hide in a Home?

Because mice are so tiny, there are several places they could be taking up residence within your home. Often, mice will build nests near to their point of entry, as it allows them to venture outside for resources.

But mice may also hide in warm, darkened areas around your home. The space inside of walls, the insulation within your attic, and cramped warm spaces beneath refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves can all be havens for mice.

They can also be found inside of clutter. If it's been a while since you've cleaned out your garage or basement, you're advertising a great winter home for mice. Ridding your home of clutter is a great way to eliminate at least one possible home for mice.

Mice may also find their way into the kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Typically, cabinets have a hollow space beneath them, allowing mice to slip by unnoticed.

How to Prevent Infestations

The best way to prevent an infestation is to identify the entry points for mice and seal them shut. For example, cracks in your home's foundation must be sealed with cement to prevent recurring infestations.

Checking your roof for holes or cracks is also an excellent way to prevent infestations. Cement may not be an appropriate material for all entry points. Caulk and steel wool can also be used to seal entrances.

Another way to prevent an infestation is to remove the things that attract mice to your home. You will need to keep your home warm during the winter, so warmth is not something you can remedy. The same is true for those with pets who need access to fresh drinking water.

However, ridding your home of open food sources and maintaining a high level of in-home sanitation can help keep mice away.

In addition to sealing possible entry points and removing attractants, you can also utilize pest control methods such as traps or poison to prevent mice infestations. Contact your local pest control providers today to keep that mouse out of your house!

There is an old saying that curiosity killed the cat. This may be true, but it definitely helps with controlling mice.

Mice travel next walls and basement sills regularly following the same trail. Mice do this because they have poor eyesight but an acute sense of smell. When mice follow the same trail they leave behind a scent. After following this trail over a period of time the mice will leave a brown stain. These stains are from the oils that mice have on their fur.

Mouse Traps

By placing mouse traps and mouse baits along these trails there, curiosity gets the better of them and they either get caught in a trap or eat the bait. Most of the time this treatment will eliminate a mouse problem. Sometimes when a mouse infestation is really serious, this curiosity is very helpful. If the mouse problem is still present after the normal treatment, moving stored items (in garages, attics, and basements) and furniture creates a new environment for mice to explore. At this stage traps and baits are rearranged. This exploration (caused by curiosity) will bring the mice out of there comfort zone (hiding areas) and into the new area where traps and mouse baits have been placed.

We place baits and mouse traps in areas where animals and children cannot reach them.

We hope you do not get a mouse problem, but if you do we can help. We offer a winter rodent program. This program will warranty your home for the winter. If mice reappear during the agreement we will retreat at no charge for the length of the warranty. We have customers who have this treatment every year so the mouse problem does not reoccur.

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