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Paul Cummins

Jul 28, 20191 min read

Squirrels in the attic better than bats in the belfry!

Allstate article linked to image says make noise, put vinegar soaked rags in the attic, seal the opening after they leave and check for...

Paul Cummins

Jan 18, 20191 min read

Draft and Pest Barrier

New Xcluder product to fill gaps and holes. Says it won't rust. Comes in door sweeps too. #exterior #pests

Paul Cummins

Sep 5, 20181 min read

This house would make for an interesting inspection!

I've seen dog, cat, burrower bee, ant, termite, wood pecker, racoon, squirrel, mice and rat damage but no beaver dams yet! Be sure to...

Paul Cummins

Dec 10, 20171 min read

Mice, rats, cockroaches have been with us since we lived in caves.

For cockroaches I recommend glue traps, like Roach Motels; for rats spring traps (you don't want them dying in your walls). For mice,...

Paul Cummins

Mar 23, 20151 min read

Termites Just Doing Their Job

Eastern damp-loving termites are essential to forest ecosystems as decomposers, yet not welcome munching on your house. They move in if...

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