February is all about love—and your home deserves some attention too. While Valentine’s Day focuses on hearts and flowers, pests are busy scouting for places they’d love to call home year-round. A little awareness can help make sure your Plano home isn’t on their wish list. Ever wonder why pests seem so comfortable settling into homes they clearly don’t belong in? If pests had a wish list, many Plano homes would accidentally check all the boxes. The good news? Once you know what pests look for, it’s much
Rodents are common in North Texas neighborhoods like Plano—especially near greenbelts, creeks, parks, construction areas, and established subdivisions. Identifying whether you’re dealing with rats or mice is critical for proper control and preventing costly damage. Behaviors Rats & Mice ShareMostly nocturnal: Rodents are primarily active at night. Daytime activity may signal overcrowding or limited food.Constant gnawing: Their teeth never stop growing, leading them to chew wood, insulation, wiring,
Do bait stations eliminate all rats and mice? No — bait stations alone do not eliminate every rat or mouse on a property, and it’s important to understand why.Why bait stations aren’t a complete solution on their own:Rodents are constantly moving In Plano, rats and mice travel between neighboring homes, greenbelts, creeks, alleys, and nearby construction areas. Even if rodents are reduced on one property, new ones can move in when conditions are favorable.Homes provide ongoing attractants Food, water,
A rat/mouse bait station is a secure, tamper-resistant container designed to safely control rodents while protecting people, pets, and non-target animals.The purpose of a bait station:Attract and control rodents Bait stations contain rodent bait that attracts rats and mice, helping reduce rodent populations in a controlled and targeted manner.Improve safety Bait remains locked inside the station, preventing accidental access by children, pets, wildlife, or livestock.Protect the bait Stations shield bait
Most Plano homeowners assume winter is the “slow season” for pests — but surprise! It’s actually one of the busiest times of the year. When temperatures drop, insects and rodents don’t disappear… they move inside Plano homes, attics, and walls searching for warmth, moisture, and shelter. Whether you’re in Kings Ridge, Deerfield, Willow Bend, Lakeside on Preston, Legacy West, Windhaven, Whiffletree, or Park Forest, winter pest activity is something nearly every Plano homeowner experiences. Why