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Exclusion (sealing entry points) is more effective long-term than trapping alone for Lancaster rodent problems. Signs: gaps around plumbing penetrations, gnaw marks on wood trim, droppings near appliances.

Burrow into moist wood — a serious structural threat in Lancaster's older homes. Signs: sawdust-like frass near wood, large black ants, hollow-sounding timbers.

Pets bring ticks into Lancaster homes from yards and parks. Year-round preventive medication is now standard. Signs: ticks on dog ears and between toes, ticks crawling on bed sheets, embedded ticks at hairline.

Paper wasps build small open-comb nests under Lancaster eaves, deck railings, and outdoor furniture. Signs: 1–3 inch papery combs visible from below, wasps hovering near entry holes, evening returns to the nest.

Invade Lancaster homes in large numbers each fall seeking warmth. Hard to eliminate without professional help. Signs: odor when crushed, clusters near windows and lights.

Bed bugs in Lancaster travel on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They can survive months between meals. Signs: small red-brown stains on mattress seams, bites in lines of 3, exoskeletons in bed frame crevices.