Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Few things are more unsettling than hearing scratching, scurrying, or squeaking coming from inside your walls or ceiling. While these noises might seem mysterious, they often signal a mouse infestation. Recognizing the warning signs early can help you stop a small problem before it becomes a costly and dangerous one. Ameri Care Services Pest …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Rodents rank among the most unwelcome pests in any home. Not only are they destructive, but they also pose serious health risks. Being able to identify a rodent infestation in your walls is essential for every homeowner. Early detection allows you to address the problem before it causes significant damage. If you live in …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Wouldn’t it be great if all pests took a winter break? Unfortunately, that’s not the case—especially when it comes to rodents. Unlike many insects, mice and rats stay active year-round, seeking warmth, food, and shelter during the cold winter months. In Tennessee, winter drives rodents indoors, which is why homeowners in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN No one wants to spot a mouse darting across the kitchen or nibbling on pantry items. While it’s easy to think your home is safe, winter is actually peak season for mouse infestations—and homes in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, and Chattanooga are no exception. As temperatures drop, mice begin searching for warmth and steady food …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Hearing strange noises inside your walls? If you live in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to experience scratching, scurrying, or bumping sounds coming from inside their walls. While there are only a handful of pests that can make these types of noises, mice are one of …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Mice, rats, squirrels, even bats – they are all different types of rodents and, unless you keep one as a pet, you do not want them inside your home. Rodents are most likely to seek shelter inside during the winter, when temperatures are at their lowest and food is the scarcest. Now that the …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Mice are destructive, especially through their gnawing (the word “rodent” comes from the Latin word rodere, “to gnaw”). They carry bad smells, especially through their waste. They can be dangerous: they gnaw on electrical wires, causing a fire risk; they are known to carry certain illnesses, like hantavirus, and they are often accompanied by …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN The weather outside may continue being quite cold at night, meaning that rodents will continue seeking shelter indoors. Like any warm-blooded creature, rodents are drawn to potential sources of both heat and food—especially during the winter. Rodents, however, represent a problem because of the damage they can do, the health risks they pose, and …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Mice and rats are considered rodents and look similar but are often confused with each other. Both carry and transmit diseases to humans and can be harmful to your health, chew through wires causing an electrical fire, or destroy your personal belongings with their feces and urine. However, there are distinguishing differences between these …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN What do the Black Plague, hantavirus, Lyme disease, salmonella, and typhus all have in common? Mice and rats have been known to spread these harmful diseases. Rodents are carriers of diseases and spread these maladies through their bites, feces, or the bites of fleas and ticks that then bite humans or pets. This is …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN The holiday season is a time when you want everything in your home to be perfect. Unfortunately, that vision can come crashing down when you find an uninvited house guest. Mice enter homes searching for shelter, food, and water, especially during cold seasons. Although small, a mouse can be hazardous to your family, guests, …

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Noticing a mouse scampering through your home can frighten the majority of homeowners. Mice, the most commonly encountered in-home rodent, make nests from random materials found inside your home. Unfortunately, these furry, 2 ½ – 3 ¾ inch long, often light grey pests crawl through your home’s walls and finds a location to breed …