The Norway Rat and the Roof Rat are two among the most common species of wild animals that infest houses. Homeowners will find their nests or burrows in or around densely vegetated areas, raised or secure enclosures and garbage dumps, and they feed on discarded food and many types of vegetation. If your home is… Read More…
How to Find the Right Wildlife Extraction Team
Critters that roost in your chimney or basement during winter are simply looking to get through the cold with the warmth that your home provides. Many of them don’t mean your family any harm, which is why it is essential that they be dealt with in the most humane way possible. When choosing the right… Read More…
Protecting Your Attic From Wildlife
A wildlife invasion is among the last things that you want in your attic this cold season. If you’re lucky and critters haven’t yet made their way into your home, you should take the time to observe the following preventive measures: Repair any evident damage Trim back the trees Remove clutter around the house… Read More…
Beware of Animals Nesting in Your Home This Fall
Your home’s warm comfort amidst the chilly outdoor weather may be inviting more than just your holiday guests. Certain wildlife that don’t hibernate, such as squirrels, and some bats that prefer to do so in buildings instead of caves and hollow trees, may be roosting in your attic this cold season. Be sure to critter-proof… Read More…
Dealing with Critters in the Most Humane Way Possible
Experts like Jack Murphy, co-founder of Denver-based Urban Wildlife Rescue, say that relocating wild animals, such as squirrels, from your attic to other unfamiliar places actually gives them less chances of surviving. Homeowners who care about the well-being of these animals, but simply do not want them in their houses, should therefore opt for a… Read More…
Pros and Cons of Having Bats in Your Property
Bats are not really the first things that come to mind when we talk about house pets. Some of us can’t even imagine them not hanging upside-down inside a cave. Many homeowners consider them a nuisance, which they can be, and there are animal control professionals that specialize in getting them off of people’s properties…. Read More…
Raccoon Removal Solutions
While raccoons may look cute and cuddly, they could be less adorable once they have invaded your backyard or your home. They now become pesky and destructive creatures that can cause damage to your property in search of food and can also carry potentially dangerous parasitic diseases and illnesses. When these raccoons are already inside… Read More…
How to Live with Alligators
As human population continues to grow, the habitat of alligators also continues to develop. That being said, it is safe to say that interactions between the two are inevitable, which is why the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission offers some tips on how people can co-exist peacefully with these large reptiles. Keep your dogs &… Read More…
Residents Urged to Practice Caution Around Bats
According to Richard Ovcharovich, manager of environmental health with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, contact with bats and all wild animals should be avoided. Rabies, which is caused by a virus that affects the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, is almost always a fatal disease. Senior public health inspector John Cannan… Read More…
Dealing with Wildlife in a Humane Way
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals is an organization that provides ways to educate the public on how to deal with conflict with wildlife in a humane way. If you are someone who has come across some wild animals in your own home, there’s plenty of information on the organization’s website about how… Read More…