Is it true that a mouse only needs a quarter-inch hole to get into my house?

Believe it or not, yes! A mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime because they can collapse their cartilage skeleton. If they can fit their head, the rest of the body will follow—which is why Exclusion is key!

Why are the Cockroaches (Palmetto Bugs) in Southeast Louisiana so huge, and do they really fly?

They are big, and they definitely fly! Our warm, humid climate lets them grow large (up to 1.5 inches). They are attracted to the moisture of your roofline and sewers. When you see one "flying," it's usually just a frantic, gliding escape!

I've heard that leaving out cheese is the best way to catch a mouse. Is that true?

That's a cartoon myth! While mice will eat cheese, they actually prefer sweet or fatty foods like peanut butter, chocolate, and oats. We use professional-grade bait that is much more effective than your charcuterie board.

Are those little house geckos I see around my porch and window screens pests?

Actually, no, they're the good guys! The Green Anole is a native lizard, and it loves to eat Louisiana pests like mosquitoes, small roaches, and spiders. They are nature's tiny, self-regulating pest control system!

Does throwing boiling water on a fire ant mound kill the whole colony?

Sadly, no. While boiling water will kill the surface ants and some of the workers, the queen (and often the bulk of the colony) is deep underground. The best long-term solution requires a professional-grade bait to eliminate the queen and stop the mound for good.

Nicholas Pechon 11/26/25 Nicholas Pechon 11/26/25

Reclaiming Your Sleep: Effective Bed Bug Control Techniques

Reclaiming Your Sleep: Effective Bed Bug Control Techniques

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