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How to Get Rid Of Moles in Your Yard & Garden: 7 Effective Ways

Moles can cause severe damage to your lawn, paver patios, gravel beds, and landscaping if left unchecked. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners throughout California get rid of moles from their property. In this post, we’re sharing the exact strategies we use in the field for getting a mole-free yard and garden. What are Moles? Moles (members of the family Talpidae) are small burrowing animals that many people believe are related to mice or rats. While moles and mice look somewhat similar

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Natural Insecticides for the Home & Garden: A Complete Guide [2024]

You know the feeling: you’re enjoying a nice, relaxing afternoon in your home when you see it – a pest, crawling on or around something you love. Not only are bugs and insects unpleasant to look at, but they can introduce germs and disease, cause damage to your home, and wreak havoc on your garden and landscaping. You know you want to get rid of these pesky creatures, but you don’t want to use harsh chemicals that could put your health at risk. What are your

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How To Get Rid Of Voles in Your Yard & Garden: 6 Effective Ways

Meadow voles are small rodents that can quickly wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. For the past 15+ years, our team at Smith’s Pest Management has helped San Francisco Bay Area homeowners get rid of voles. In this blog, we share our top vole control tips so you can reclaim your property. What are Voles? Meadow voles (scientific name Microtus pennsylvanicus) are sometimes called meadow mice. They’re some of the most prolific and numerous mammals in North America, and also some of the hardest

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How to Get Rid of Mice in Your Home: 5 Important Steps

You’re a gracious host, but if there’s one group you’d prefer not to share your home with, it’s mice. In addition to damaging your home, mice carry diseases and can put your family’s health at risk. At Smith’s, we’ve been helping homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area address rodent infestations for more than 15 years. In this post, we share a step by step guide on eliminating mice from your home – and keeping them out for good. What Attracts Mice to My Home? Right now,

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