Category: Rodents

Skunks are fascinating creatures that are known for their unique and distinctive odour. While many people may find them to be a nuisance, skunks play an important role in their ecosystems as they help control the populations of insects and small rodents. In this blog post, we will explore the habits and reproductive cycle of […]

  As the snow melts away and the weather warms up, homeowners in Alberta often find themselves dealing with an influx of pests in their homes. These unwelcome visitors can cause damage to your property, spread disease, and generally make your living situation uncomfortable. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the common […]

When it comes to keeping our homes free of pests, we want to ensure that the methods used to control them are safe for our children and pets. Fortunately, residential pest control can be done in a way that is both effective and safe for everyone in the home. In this blog post, we will […]

Pest control is an important part of maintaining a clean and healthy living environment. While hiring a professional pest control company is the best option for a long-term solution, there are many DIY methods you can use to manage pests in your home. In this blog post, we will discuss some effective DIY pest control […]

Benefits of Having a Regular Pest Control Program in 2023   Pest control is an essential part of maintaining a clean and healthy living environment. Regular, ongoing pest control not only helps to prevent infestations but can also provide a range of benefits to homeowners. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the benefits of regular […]

After working in the pest control industry for numerous years and seeing a wide array of pest issues, we came to an undeniable conclusion: every homeowner should have regular pest control at their home. Plain and simple, that is our mission at Standard Pest Control: to provide simple, affordable, and effective pest control maintenance plans […]

Alberta is home to seven unique species of mice: the meadow jumping mouse, the western jumping mouse, western deer mouse, western harvest mouse, northern grasshopper mouse, house mouse, and white-footed mouse. This article will provide you with a brief overview of each of the seven species of mice.   1. Meadow Jumping Mouse (Zapus Hudsonius) […]

Mice pose a variety of risks to homeowners and should be taken seriously. Despite their tiny size, mice can cause substantial damage to home, property and health. In this article I will explore the six most important risks around mice that all homeowners should be aware of.  Contamination of food When rodents nest inside of […]

The northern pocket gopher is a small gopher species native to the western United States and Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba.[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_pocket_gopher Capable of surviving extremely harsh conditions, pocket gopher populations can expand rapidly when conditions are good. They live underground in burrow systems that are often extensive and elaborate. Their name refers to the […]

Of the seven unique species of mice in Alberta, the western deer mouse is one of the most economically important.[1]https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex594/$file/683.pdf?OpenElement Formerly confused with the eastern deer mouse, both species were grouped under P. Maniculatus as the North American deer mouse. However, a 2019 study found significant genetic divergence within the species and split it into two, […]