Stephen Darnell

Mice are smaller, lighter, and more likely to leave rice sized droppings, while rats are larger, heavier, and usually leave thicker droppings, bigger gnaw marks, and greasy rub marks. When temperatures drop in Alabama, mice and rats often move indoors looking for warmth, food, and shelter. I have seen this happen in homes throughout Jasper, Walker County, Winston County, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Gardendale, and Pinson. The first sign may be scratching in the wall, droppings in a pantry,...

Yes, seeing one mouse inside your Jasper, Alabama home almost always means there is a nest or additional mouse activity nearby. I know that can sound alarming, especially when you only see one mouse run across the kitchen floor. Here's the deal: mice are social, they hide extremely well, and they reproduce quickly. A female house mouse can have up to 10 litters per year. What looks like one small problem in late summer can become a much larger infestation by winter. At Pest X, I help...

Let’s be honest for a second, living in Alabama is a dream, but the bugs? Not so much. Between the sweltering heat in Birmingham and the humid afternoons in Jasper, we aren't the only ones trying to find a cool spot to hang out. Pests like ants, roaches, and spiders are constantly looking for a way into your sanctuary. I’ve spent over 10 years in this industry, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that a "one size fits all" spray job just doesn't cut it. You need a strategy. You need a...