{"id":682,"date":"2017-02-28T18:17:50","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T18:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/?p=682"},"modified":"2019-07-30T16:43:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T20:43:42","slug":"5-sure-signs-your-new-home-has-a-pest-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/5-sure-signs-your-new-home-has-a-pest-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sure Signs Your New Home Has a Pest Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pests and humans have been living and evolving together since the beginning of time. But that doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s been a harmonious existence! \u00a0As you\u2019re reading this article, hundreds of insects, mites, and creepy crawlies might very well be roaming around your new home. These <a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/services\/extermination\/\">pest infestations<\/a> are never fun to deal with and can definitely be a homeowner\u2019s worst nightmare.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how do you know if you\u2019re sharing your house with unwanted roommates? \u00a0Here are a few key signs to look out for! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Did you see that?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to identify a pest problem is to see the pest problem. Have you been noticing more ants than usual? Have you had an unpleasant encounter with a mouse in your kitchen cabinet? If you answered \u201cyes\u201d then you may actually have an infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What stinks?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let your nose guide you when you step inside the room. Does it smell musty or oily? It could be because you have roach, rodent, or bed bug infiltration. Always be wary of any unpleasant odors in your home!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Did you hear that?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an ear out for random sounds like scratching, gnawing, or squeaking. That weird noise you\u2019re hearing could be coming from rats and mice hiding under your floorboards or behind your walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Is that my rabbit\u2019s poop?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been seeing brown spots in your cabinets, near your walls, or anywhere else inside your house (and you don\u2019t own a rabbit), then you could be in for a treat! That my friend, is fecal matter gifted to you by pests! \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Where did those holes come from?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me ask you this, have you been wondering where those small holes in the walls and floors are coming from? The answer is simple: Rodents; they love to chew their way into rooms. So, if you see a lot of holes in your baseboards then that is a sure sign you have a problem! <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it, five signs your new home is not what you expected it to be! If you\u2019ve noticed any of these problems in your house, then it\u2019s time to contact the professionals at EExterminateur for an expert opinion! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pests and humans have been living and evolving together since the beginning of time. But that doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s been a harmonious existence! \u00a0As you\u2019re reading this article, hundreds of insects, mites, and creepy crawlies might very well be roaming around your new home. 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