Wondering what that scratching or chattering you hear coming from your chimney is? It’s good you noticed, because sometimes animals in a chimney are in distress—having fallen inside by accident, they may be trapped. Sometimes, though, an animal chooses to enter your chimney, hoping to escape cold weather or looking for a safe place to raise young. If the chattering just began, wildlife babies may just now be getting to a size where their voices … [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...]