We discuss all aspects of animal control here. We’ll show you how to identify different animals that can be a nuisance to humans, how to prevent them from entering your structures and yard, and how to remove them if they sneak into a building or keep coming back to your property.
You hear scratching and pitter-pattering little feet running through the walls of your home. You know it isn’t squirrels or mice because you have discovered a little hole within your foundation where this critter is coming through and you saw a rat scurry into it the other day. Now, you are sitting back with questions…
Rats are among the most dangerous and common home invaders throughout the world. Once they have established an in-home ecosystem it can be very difficult to eliminate them completely. However, it is necessary that the infestation is eradicated in as timely a manner as possible. Rodents are dangerous and can transmit a wide variety of…
Getting rid of skunk smell is not easy. Their smell filters through the air and has even the strongest running for cover. Skunk musk is a strong, foul-smelling odor that can seem impossible to remove and can hang around for a month or more when left untreated. Unlike in the cartoons, skunks don’t give off…
As squirrels can be cute little furry animals they can also be pests and can do a lot of damage if they make nests in or around your home. They can take shelter in your attic, build nests there, and leave smelly droppings all inside your roof. They can chew through open wiring as they…
The notorious, foul spray of skunks can sometimes make them seem like a bigger nuisance than they really are. Not that they aren’t troublesome, but skunks will go out of their way to avoid contact with humans. Because of this, it’s not terribly difficult to learn how to keep skunks out of your yard, but…
You may have a fear of a bat flying through the air and suddenly swooping at you to grab a taste of your blood, but bats are mammals that have a diet that consists of seventy-percent insects which makes bats an excellent natural repellent to have in your back yard during mosquito season. Bats diet…
Everywhere you turn, you are dealing with a squirrels. Squirrels are getting into your bird feeders outside; squirrels are building nests in your attic and garage area; squirrels are sneaking into your fireplace; squirrels are even hanging out in your walls—a potentially dangerous situation if they chew an electrical wire, starting a house fire. So,…
Rodents have always been a nuisance to humans. Ranging from squirrels to woodchucks and now rats and mice, they present a dangerous threat to humans; either to his health or to his property. Due to the old designs of houses in North America, rats and mice used to invade attics and basements. And it is…
A roof rat will spend 90 percent of their life, at least four feet from the ground. They prefer to stay where they feel more protected and safe. They may choose to nest in your attic or in the ceiling area. They also choose outside the home on the roof, trees, bushes, woodpiles and amongst…
Knowing a bit about how to get rid of rabbits from your garden or yard is useful because while having a wild rabbit or two around the outside of your home is not a big deal, rabbits multiply extremely fast and can become a complete disaster for your garden. They love to feed off of…
Raccoons are extremely intelligent creatures that love exploring due to their curious nature. Their curious nature, however, is what gets these furry mammals some people call bandits because of all the trouble they can cause around a yard, inside a home, within a picnic area, and even on campsites. These little trouble makers love dumpster…
The wildlife has always been interesting, and we have always wondered about its mysteries. We have always wanted to know about the diet of every wild animal and dreamed of having a wild animal as a pet. Squirrels are, almost, the cutest wild animals that could be treated as pets. Their tiny bodies and cute…
You may think a skunk is cat-like and friendly when you first see their adorable little face and fuzzy white and black stripped coat with that long bushy tail and small paw like hands, but you will think different once you have a pet or yourself sprayed by one of these fuzzy creatures. The smell…
When implementing an exclusion to get rid of squirrels, you’ll eventually need some kind of one-way squirrel door or one-way squirrel funnel. If you have squirrels in your attic or shed, remove them. Many folks don’t realize it, but squirrels in attics will sometimes chew on electrical cabling, starting fires. Additionally, if a squirrel family…
While bed bugs tend to live up to their name, you can primarily find them in bedrooms near their food source (they feed blood), people find bed bugs in strange places too. For example, it is not completely uncommon to find bed bugs in bathrooms or laundry rooms. In this article, we’ll explain why you…
Some people love mice as pets, but those who do not call mice pests. These tiny rodents love invading homes and buildings of all kinds even if you dwell in them. For this reason alone is why you must keep homes and buildings tidy. Rodents such as mice are often attracted to old homes and…
The armadillo is one of the superstars of the household pest world. Weighing in at a hefty 10 to 15 pounds, the armadillo makes a formidable foe for the homeowner, gardener, or business owner trying to keep their property free of holes. You might be able to set out traps for mice or seal up…
Whether you live in the country or in the middle of suburbia there are going to be at least one type of pesky critter that comes savaging around. Raccoons are well-known pests that will go through trash cans, pet food, compost and gardens in search of food. While these sneaky bandits are one of the…
Ever since the serpent tricked Adam and Eve, snakes have not been very popular with humans. Logically we understand that snakes are part of the delicate balance of our ecosystem, but for some reason, that doesn’t make us like them any better. Maybe it’s the way they look – no fur, never blinking – or…
Moles are small little creatures that live most of their life underground and only come out at night. Their eyesight is limited similar to that of a racoon and possum, but their hearing and sense of smell are excellent. With large claws they are able to claw their way through soils, making tunnels from one…
Whether an insect, a rodent, or a mammal, any kind of animal presents a major nuisance to homeowners when invading an attic. As for raccoons, it becomes extremely damaging in your attic. This wild animal carries wild behavior which can never be adapted to metropolitan life. It will always seek a safe shelter and a…
Field mice are also known as Voles. They are small little rodents that are typically found in open fields, grassy areas, forests, and empty old homes. If you have a garden and live near wide open spaces then chances are you will find a few field mice. You can plant a few types of plants…
If you are find raccoon poop in your attic or around your property, you may have a raccoon problem. Raccoon feces can contain ‘raccoon roundworm’ which is extremely dangerous to human health. Raccoon droppings can also contain Giardia or leptospirosis. Raccoon scat should be properly removed to avoid any contamination and health risks to humans.…
Homeowners in North America suffer from various kinds of pests. We have always talked about the danger of insects for homeowners but we’ve never mentioned the serious problems caused by animals. Some big animals are also considered pests in North America. One of these annoying destructive pests is the woodchuck. Woodchucks are cute but only…
Seeing a bat flying around in circles outside might seem odd but it’s quite normal. Insectivour bats often fly in circular patterns when hunting bugs. But most people that see bats flying outside their house or elsewhere see them flying in a crazy, erratic fashion, so catching a glimpse of a bat flying in a…
If you are tired of trying homemade concoctions and remedies that don’t work, or setting out mouse traps that have no results, then Mouse Poison is a sure way to get rid of the rodents. Poison is so far the most successful way of dealing with mice. But this delicate process needs to be executed…
How should you get rid of bats when bats are protected in most U.S. states (and other places in the world) and it is typically illegal to kill them. Therefore, if you are trying to get rid of the bats that took your home or building as a place to live, then wait for the…
If you think mice or rats are the worst thing to have creeping around your house, you likely have not encountered the horror of realizing bats are living in your home. Mice might squeak and rats might gnaw through walls, but bats do these things and then some. If bats get into your walls, you…
A mouse may be a small animal, and even a cute one for some people, but none of us want to share our homes with an uninvited one. Despite its size, a mouse can really create havoc in our homes and become a threat for our possessions and even our own selves! The good thing…
Learning how to get rid of moles is frustrating. People claim all kinds of things work, from marshmallows to dish soap. We will discuss many different ways of removing moles but mole traps, mole predator-based scents, and reducing moles’ food sources seem to be some of the better options. Moles are tiny, brownish, lawn-tunneling rodents…
