Pigeons nesting, roosting, and walking about add life and amusement to neighborhoods and city parks. But when vast numbers of them hang out in a small area —usually due to deliberate feeding or infrequent cleanup of food spillage and garbage near eateries—it can become unpleasant. If you’re looking to get rid of pigeons, the approach you take to address the problem will make all the difference in whether or not you succeed. Read on for what works … [Read more...]
Looking to Get Rid of Woodchucks?
You may or may not agree that woodchucks are pretty darn cute as portrayed in storybooks, or in field guides, or even when seen in the fields and greenways alongside roadways… maybe even in a back corner of your yard. But you may not hold the same opinion when they are in your garden… at least, not if they come there with a hearty appetite and not if they dig burrows next to your home. The woodchuck, whose daily activities may be the source of … [Read more...]
Humane Wildlife Control:
Prevention & Safe Solutions
Humane wildlife control is the application of common sense and compassion to effectively resolve problems that arise between people and wildlife. Poisons, lethal traps, and random relocation of evicted wildlife are now known to be less effective than non-lethal, humane solutions. Not to mention, poisons and lethal traps can be and are horribly cruel and inhumane. So it’s easy to understand why poisons and lethal traps are exceptionally poor … [Read more...]
Matching the Resourcefulness of Raccoons
How to succeed in today’s constantly changing world? Ask your neighborhood raccoons! “Be smart, resourceful, and adaptable,” they’d say—qualities that have helped raccoons flourish in a growing range of places. So, exactly what does success require in the daily life of a raccoon? Depends upon where she lives, but let’s focus on those living in cities and towns. Staying Safe… Although deaths from hunting, trapping, and vehicle collisions are … [Read more...]
Thinking About Using a Fox Trap?
If you are considering using a live trap to capture a fox on your property, this article is meant for you. You may not realize that there are more effective options available to you before resorting to a fox trap. Here you’ll find helpful, practical ways to troubleshoot the problem and avoid the pitfalls associated with trapping. Consider this first… At first you may be frightened to learn that there are foxes living in your neighborhood, but … [Read more...]
Looking for Tips on Raccoon Removal?
Has a raccoon entered your home through a pet entrance? Have you heard one rustling around inside your ceiling, walls, attic, or chimney? Don’t waste time and money on a temporary solution. Here’s the sensible raccoon removal advice you need to assess, solve, and prevent problems with raccoons in your home. For the easily observed accidental intruder… If you find a raccoon in a room of your home, remaining calm will help minimize trouble and … [Read more...]
Looking to Get Rid of Foxes?
Foxes denning under your deck? Or denning in your yard? Or, maybe you’re just seeing them around and wonder if you should be concerned.” Well, the good news is that you have nothing to fear. If they’re raising a family in your yard, you’re in for a treat. It is fun and educational to watch fox parents raise their young. No, foxes won’t drag off your kids --- their main prey items are mice, rats, chipmunks, and some squirrels or rabbits. They … [Read more...]
Flying Squirrels in Your Attic?
Flying squirrels are extremely acrobatic members of the squirrel family, gliding from tree to tree, making 90-degree turns mid-air, and landing with ease. What enables them to do these amazing things is a fleshy membrane of skin that extends from each wrist to each ankle, as well as a long, flattened tail for steering and balance. Though undeniably cute—and highly efficient as spore and seed dispersers—flying squirrels are not necessarily the … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Wildlife Control Service
Got a family of raccoons in your chimney? Have you heard rustling and other little noises coming from within your walls or vents? Time to hire a wildlife control service company. Why? Because some problems are best left to the professionals. You’ll save yourself considerable time and trouble—as well as the possibility of additional problems and expenses if your do-it-yourself plan goes awry. When you hire a carefully chosen wildlife control … [Read more...]
Skunk Removal Tips for Homeowners
It takes a lot to cause a skunk to use its potent-smelling defense—although the prospect of getting sprayed may be scary, skunks are actually rather non-aggressive and peaceful animals. But having a skunk living close to your home may still make you a tad uneasy, so in hopes of averting an encounter with that awful smell, you have landed here, searching for “skunk removal” tips. Fear not… the advice you need is at hand. Do keep in mind skunks’ … [Read more...]