
Does Rodent Repellent Work? What You Need to Know
Are rodents damaging your home or garden? If so, you’re probably looking for a fix, and rodent repellent may seem like the perfect option. Unfortunately, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we help Bay Area homeowners get rid of rodents daily, so we know what works and what doesn’t. In this blog, we’ll

California’s New Laws Affect Ground Squirrel Control Efforts
If you’ve ever had digging, burrowing ground squirrels on your property, you know exactly how destructive they can be. In the past, you may have turned to rodenticides or other toxic products to control them. However, at the end of 2023, California passed The California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2023 (also known as Assembly Bill 1322), which placed a moratorium

Rats vs Mice: How are They Different?
Rats and mice have a knack for finding their way into our homes, where they can cause quite the stir. Not only can they inflict damage on your property, but they also pose a risk of spreading diseases. Tackling these rodents effectively requires an understanding of the key differences between the two. In this blog, we share everything you need

What Do Rats Eat? Their 13 Favorite Foods
Rats, like the common brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) and the black rat (Rattus rattus), are adaptable and opportunistic when it comes to finding food. Their diets vary greatly in the wild or urban settings, depending on what’s accessible. Nonetheless, they exhibit a preference for certain types of food when given the choice. In this blog, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview