After years of suffering through the drought in Orange County, it looks like our dry spell finally came to an end this past winter. The heavy rains caused a huge increase of plant and vegetation growth. The rains also contributed […]
The Case Of The “Perennial Rats”
June 13, 2017 by
It was another hot summer day in Orange County and the office phones were ringing non-stop. The ladies in the office were busy scheduling appointments, when one person called and insisted that she be allowed to speak to Termite Terry. […]
Seoul Virus Outbreak Linked To Pet Rats
April 20, 2017 by
State and federal health officials announced recently that at least eight people who breed pet rats have been infected with the Seoul virus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating this case, and they say these are the first […]
Rat Burgers…The Next Big Food Craze?
January 24, 2017 by
Eating a rat for dinner is something most Americans would never consider, but that’s not the case in Russia, where Muscovites are devouring them in chic restaurants. Nutria, commonly referred to as “river rats”, are giant orange-toothed rodents that originated […]
Rodents Are Chewing Up The Wiring In Toyotas
October 14, 2016 by
A class action lawsuit was recently filed in Southern California, alleging that rodents are chewing and eating electrical car wiring in 2012 to 1016 model year Toyota vehicles. In the lawsuit, they are claiming that these vehicles are defective in […]
The Case Of The “Disgusting Rats”
July 13, 2016 by
It was a beautiful and sunny morning in Orange County when Termite Terry arrived at his office. With his cup of coffee in hand, he sat down at his desk and started checking for phone messages and emails that came […]
Chicago Mayor Creates A Rodent Task Force
May 10, 2016 by
Chicago’s mayor recently announced the creation of a rodent task force and an additional 10 rodent control crews to respond to the city’s growing rat problem. Last year, the mayor added five crews which brought the total number of crews […]
Feral Cats Hired For Rodent Patrol
August 4, 2015 by
Each year, thousands of unwanted cats are euthanized in animal shelters to help control their population. Many of these cats are fine animals but the problem has always been that there aren’t enough people willing to adopt them. […]
10 Year Old Boy Killed By Pet Rat
April 1, 2014 by
A family is suing a major pet store chain after their son died from a bacterial infection they say he contracted from his pet rat. The medical examiner’s office ruled the cause of death was streptobacillus moniliformis infection, otherwise known […]
How To Keep Your Home Rodent Free!
March 3, 2014 by
Many homeowners in OrangeCounty are having a problem with mice and rats, especially during the cold season. That is because these pests will often enter homes so they can avoid the bad weather and stay warm. The most common complaint […]
