https://wilcodistributors.com/information/rats-norway-roof/ Rat teeth never stop growing. They can gnaw through things such as lead and aluminum sheeting. Their teeth also grow up to 5 inches per year. … [Read more...] about DID YOU KNOW…
Roof rats are invading California farms
http://www.freshplaza.com/article/191019/Roof-rats-are-invading-California-farms Destroying fruit, nuts and irrigation lines Roof rats, a common problem for city dwellers, are migrating to California farms and nibbling on everything from avocados to irrigation tubing. According to University of California scientists, last year's wet weather created a perfect environment for the quick-breeding rats to flourish. Ample rain helped produce an abundance of weeds and weed seeds, a good source … [Read more...] about Roof rats are invading California farms
Rodents dig up human remains in old Stamford cemetery
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Human-bones-dug-up-by-animals-in-old-Stamford-12734931.php By John Nickerson Updated 1:43 pm, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 A mound of fresh dirt in the foreground is where police found human bone fragments earlier this week in a near-forgotten cemetery in Springdale. Photo: John Nickerson / Staff Photo: John Nickerson / Staff IMAGE 1 OF 3 A mound of fresh dirt in the foreground is where police found human bone fragments earlier this week in a … [Read more...] about Rodents dig up human remains in old Stamford cemetery
How to Identify Slug or Snail Damage
http://www.allaboutslugs.com/how-to-identify-slug-or-snail-damage/ “What’s eating my plants?” That’s the call we got one spring morning after our young friend Marcie ventured out to check her garden. The sun was shining, dew sparkled on the grass and all was right with the world. Everything, that is, except her row of new lettuce seedlings. Last week they had looked so promising – little green gems that were sprouting new leaves and growing vigorously despite the rainy weather. Now, instead of … [Read more...] about How to Identify Slug or Snail Damage
Critter of the Week: 13-lined ground squirrel
http://www.devilslakejournal.com/news/20170305/critter-of-week-13-lined-ground-squirrel By FRANCIS SKALICKY, Missouri Department of Conservation Species: Thirteen-lined ground squirrel Scientific name: Spermophilus tridecemlineatus Nicknames: Striped gopher Claim to fame: In spring, groundhogs are the mammals that get most of the attention when they arouse from hibernation. However, they're not the only mammals ending their "winter sleep." Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are … [Read more...] about Critter of the Week: 13-lined ground squirrel
An Original
https://wilcodistributors.com This is an example of many print ads that were produced for Wilco Distributors, Inc. during the early years of the company. … [Read more...] about An Original
Are rodents worse in winter?
http://www.bendbulletin.com/lifestyle/4946687-151/are-rodents-worse-in-winter By Mike LaFollette / Angie’s List Published Jan 3, 2017 at 12:02AM Winter’s return means more time inside, but you’re not the only one seeking shelter. As temperatures drop, mice and rats head indoors in search of food and warmth. “There isn’t a home in this world that doesn’t have mice,” says Robin Wilkes, owner of Critter Control of Indianapolis. “Everyone has at least a few mice coming in and out, or living … [Read more...] about Are rodents worse in winter?
Gopher Box Trap Helps Remove Problem Gopher
Gopher Box Trap Works Again! I tried everything else and finally got him with a Wilco Box Trap! Matt M. California View our Wilco/Doc Woody's Gopher Trap A customer recently contacted and told us of the trouble he had in getting rid of a pesky gopher. He said he had tried everything to remomve this gopher and after deploying a Wilco Gopher Box Trap he was finally able to remove the critter. If you are having rodent problems and have tried everything else give us a call and we'll do our … [Read more...] about Gopher Box Trap Helps Remove Problem Gopher
Prevent vole damage in the landscape
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/life/home-garden/2016/11/12/prevent-vole-damage-landscape/93593522/ Vijai Pandian 7:46 a.m. CST November 12, 2016 (Photo: Courtesy of Brown County University of Wisconsin-Extension) Freezing nights and shortening daylight in the fall has tranquilized most of our landscape except the insatiable meadow mouse that remains active throughout the year. Meadow mice, also called voles, are a ground-dwelling rodent with a chunky grayish brown appearance, tiny … [Read more...] about Prevent vole damage in the landscape
