Colder Weather Brings Critters Inside

Tips to Help Prevent Pests from Sneaking Inside Your Home

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Snuggling in front of the fireplace
on a crisp autumn night might not be as enjoyable if you see a rodent running
across the floor. As colder temperatures creep in, so do rodents - venturing
inside homes in search of warmth and shelter.

Among the most destructive vertebrates in existence, mice and rats can chew
through wood, plaster and electrical wiring. Rodents also pose serious health
threats - transmitting disease-causing organisms, such as Hantavirus and
salmonella, through urine, droppings and bites. Unfortunately, your home
provides the ideal winter hideout for rodents looking for food, water and
warmth.

"Every year we experience an influx of rodent calls during the fall and
winter," said Phil Pierce, technical services manager for Western Pest
Services. "The most effective way to keep rodents out of the home is to limit
their access to food, water and shelter - elements rodents must have in order
to survive."

To help prevent a rodent infestation:
-- Seal any unnecessary holes, cracks and gaps around the house with
high-quality, weather-resistant sealant. A mouse can fit through an
opening the size of a dime.
-- Trim shrubs and other plants away from the house, as rodents can use
this growth as a cover when attempting to enter homes.
-- Also, clean out the garage - seal any bags of bird seed, dog food or
other food sources, and try to de-clutter as much as possible.

-- Store firewood away from the house and at least a foot off the ground
to
minimize potential nesting sites.

Call your local pest management provider if you notice common signs of a
rodent infestation, including droppings, gnaw marks, shredded paper or other
shredded materials used in rodent nests. Overall, most cold weather rodent
problems can be prevented or reduced with the proper preparation. For a free
home inspection and tips to prevent pests in any season, contact Western Pest
Services at 1-800-544-BUGS (2847) or www.westernpest.com.

About Western
Founded in 1928, New Jersey-based Western Pest Services serves both
residential and commercial customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
Western is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Learn more
about Western Pest Services by visiting www.westernpest.com. Learn more about
Rollins by visiting www.rollins.com.

SOURCE Western Pest Services

Megan Jentz of Jackson Spalding, +1-404-214-3578, mjentz@jacksonspalding.com