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Argentine, Fire & Carpenter Ants: What are the Differences?

Have you noticed ants in or around your home? If so, you need to act fast to prevent a full-blown infestation! Before you can eliminate them effectively, you need to know what type of ants you’re dealing with. Don’t worry, though – we’re here to help. Our team has been helping California customers deal with ant infestations for more than

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Ground Squirrels vs Gophers: What are the Differences?

Have you noticed frustrating new damage in your yard? Maybe you’re seeing dirt mounds, destroyed landscaping, or ruined garden plants. If so, you may have a burrowing pest problem – but are the culprits ground squirrels or gophers? Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve been getting rid of ground squirrels and gophers on Bay Area properties for over 20 years,

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12 Telltale Signs You Have a Rat in Your House (And What to Do)

Do you suspect you’re dealing with a rat in your house? Luckily, you don’t have to send rats packing on your own. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve been providing comprehensive rat control services to the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 15 years. In this blog, we’ve compiled our extensive experience to help you identify the major signs

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How to Trap a Vole: 5 Effective Steps

Have you noticed runways, holes, or gnaw marks in your outdoor space? Are your plants suddenly dying? If so, you likely have a vole problem. To keep these pests from destroying your property, you’ve got to act fast. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we help California property owners trap voles every day, and we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help

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