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...]
Wild Animal Sanctuary — Create Backyard Habitat
Are you looking to create a wildlife sanctuary? Or, maybe just wondering why friends or neighbors are making their yards more like natural habitat? Read on to find out what’s in it for wildlife, and what’s in it for you, if you decide to try it—and more important, how to make a wild animal sanctuary happen in your own yard. Why create a wildlife sanctuary? Wildlife is losing several thousand acres of habitat every day, causing countless … [Read more...]
Helpful Raccoon Facts
Are raccoons on your property impressing you in ways you wish they weren’t? Do they scale your chimney inside and out, for example, or harvest veggies from your garden before you can enjoy them? If so, it’s time to learn more about these resourceful animals, so you can solve and prevent the conflicts they can sometimes cause. We've got the raccoon facts. Raccoons are often blamed for things other animals do—one more reason it’s worth taking … [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...]
What to Do About a Raccoon in Your Chimney
Raccoons think of chimneys as a perfect condominium, similar to the hollowed out tree they normally make their homes in. So it’s no surprise when they find an uncapped chimney with no other raccoons inside, they are tempted to take up residence and you wind up with a raccoon in your chimney. Sometimes it’s a solitary raccoon seeking shelter, but often, it’s a mom, looking for a place to safely raise her young until they’re ready to be on their … [Read more...]
What to Do When There’s a Squirrel in Your House
Yikes! There's a squirrel in the house! Even though you know you’re in no real danger, a moment of panic is understandable. But calmness is the key to a quick resolution. Besides, within a few minutes, you can make it easy for the squirrel to find a path back outside—problem solved both yours and the squirrel’s. Here’s your plan: First, put children and pets in another room, behind a closed door. Close doors to other rooms to keep the … [Read more...]
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