Having a pool is a great way to relax and cool off on the hot days. However, it’s not always fun, since you also should maintain it. One of the most common issues pool owners deal with is trying to find an answer to how to keep ducks out of pool. Today we are going to have a look at the reasons why you should do this, how to do it and make them never come back. Why Should You Keep Ducks Out of Pool? The first and foremost reason is your health. … [Read more...]
Skunk Den Identification and How to Get Rid of One
Skunks are non-aggressive animals that are famous for their unique way of self-defense. Their smell is easily recognizable and if you happen to feel it often, then there might be a skunk living around your home. Today we are going to find out more about where do skunks live, how to identify a skunk den and how to get rid of it. How to Find a Skunk Den Where Do Skunks Live? Before starting to look around for an animal den, you should know that … [Read more...]
Tips for Humane Critter Removal
Whether you call it “critter control,” “wildlife control,” “animal removal,” or “pest removal,” if you want to get an animal out of a space in or under your home effectively, what you’re really looking for is “humane critter removal.” The great news is that the humane approach to critter control is not only the way to do right by the animals; it will also save you time and money over the long term. Read on for this win-win way of dealing with … [Read more...]
Want to Know More About Foxes?
Foxes of three species—red, gray, and kit—find food, shelter, and even places to den and raise their young among us in towns and cities. Which species you are most likely to have in your neighborhood depends upon your location and surrounding habitat. Red foxes are the most adaptable and widespread. For the most part, foxes live compatibly with us and maybe just under our noses, adjusting their active times to minimize overlap with ours. Any … [Read more...]
Top Things to Know About Groundhog Removal
“You ain’t nothin’ but a ground hog!” If one of these prodigious foragers and burrow diggers has done some sort of misdeed in your yard, that’s what you may be thinking as you contemplate how to achieve your sudden all-consuming goal: groundhog removal. Groundhogs are not likely to quibble with you over your harsh “nothin’ but” comment, because they’re pretty humble, laid back animals. But some people do prefer to call them woodchucks. Woodchuck, … [Read more...]
Backyard Snakes
Your heart is pounding, your forehead sweating, every muscle tensing and goose-bump rising; before you can think—before your brain can even conjure the word “snake”—your limbs have frozen in place. Your body is alerting you to what your eyes have seen. As you halt, you finally register a little Garter snake as it slides off through your garden. Thousands of years of vulnerable Homo sapiens struggling to evade snake predation have led to this … [Read more...]
Are Possums Dangerous ?
You may ask, are possums dangerous? The short answer is no, but they would like you to think so. The truth is that possums are gentle and non-aggressive animals. They are the only marsupial (moms come equipped with a baby pouch) living north of Mexico and roamed the earth along with the dinosaurs. They lead a nomadic life, usually sticking around long enough to eat what they find, then moving on to find more food elsewhere. You say possum, I … [Read more...]
Want to Repel Skunks?
Have you been noticing an unpleasant musky smell coming from under your porch or deck and suspect a skunk is living there? Or maybe you’ve seen telltale signs of skunks foraging in your garden or digging for grubs in your lawn. If these sorts of things have you thinking about rounding up chemicals to get repel skunks living in your yard, read on. Another approach will bring quicker, more lasting results. Encouraging skunks to leave your … [Read more...]
Need to Get Rid of Beaver?
There’s a popular saying in real estate—“Location, location, location!”—capturing the message that something can be wonderful in one place, but not so great in another. So it is with the engineering work of beaver. The dams they construct in some places can cause flooding that threaten human structures and or damage to ornamental trees—most likely one of the reasons you’re reading this article. Ironically, though, the dams they build in other … [Read more...]
The Problem with Coyote Traps
Thinking about using a coyote trap to remove the coyote(s) hanging around your yard or neighborhood? There are a few things that you should know first before setting a trap or hiring a professional trapper. The wily coyote Coyotes are notoriously smart, elusive animals with a very sensitive sniffer. Even a trace of human scent on a coyote trap or near a trapping site will keep coyotes away. A trap set with the intention of catching a … [Read more...]