No one looks forward to being visited by any type of wildlife on their property. Having such an animal on your property can be frightening, whether it’s a fox, a deer, or a bear. The chances of such animals wandering onto your property are slim. However, you could be doing things that entice them to visit you.
If you find wildlife or unwanted critters in your home or property, make sure to call a wildlife removal company promptly.
Here are nine things guaranteed to attract wildlife to your property.
You’re Leaving Food Out on Your Property
One surefire way that you will attract various wildlife and rodents to your property is by leaving food out. In most cases, you’re probably not leaving plates of food out for wildlife with a welcome sign that reads “free food here.”
However, you’re probably doing something just as bad by leaving your trash bins open or keeping pet bowls out on the property. This is almost like having an open invitation to a smorgasbord at your home.
There are Visible Cracks or Holes in Your Foundation
No matter what type of foundation you have, if there are small holes or cracks, this is also an open invitation for wildlife to visit your home. These animals love to seek shelter from the cold or extreme heat. If you have such openings, they will wander onto your property and into your house, seeking shelter.
You’re Growing a Garden
Sure, you’re probably growing a garden so that you and your family can eat the food that you produce. However, you can’t rule out the fact that wildlife will like the fruits and vegetables you grow on your property. If you’re growing tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, or squash, you are more likely than your neighbors who don’t have a garden to attract wildlife.
You Have a Pool
You love to dip in the pool on a hot summer day, so why wouldn’t a furry critter? If you have a pool on your property, you can almost guarantee that wildlife will visit your home at some point.
There is a Fruit Tree on Your Property
Fresh fruit is delicious, and people aren’t the only ones who think so. If you have a citrus, pear, or apple tree on your property, you will likely be visited by wildlife who love these fruits.
You Have a Sunflower Patch
Sunflowers are a stunning sight to behold. While they may be an aesthetically pleasing flower for you, they may be dinner for various types of wildlife. Gophers, squirrels, mice, and deer may visit your sunflower patch for food.
You’re Always Grilling
With the temperatures in Arizona getting excessively hot in the summer, you can minimize the heat in your home by preparing food outdoors on the grill. While this is a great way to keep your HVAC from working overtime, remember that wildlife may be drawn to your delicious-smelling foods. Regularly preparing food on the grill or a griddle may entice wildlife to visit your property.
There is a Bird Feeder in Your Yard
Whether you’re trying to attract pollinators to your garden or an avid birdwatcher, having a birdfeeder on your property doesn’t only attract birds. Raccoons, opossums, bears, and squirrels love the birdseed in birdfeeders, which could attract them to your yard.
You Treat Wildlife Like Pets
Another thing you’re doing that may attract wildlife to your property is feeding them. Once they get accustomed to the foreign foods you’re feeding them, they’ll return for more. Feeding wildlife in Arizona, including Maricopa, could result in a fine and can be dangerous for both you and the animal.
Maricopa County’s Trusted Wildlife Removal Services for a Worry-Free Experience
Are you encouraging wildlife to visit your property by doing these things? Whether you’re the reason why wildlife is starting to show up on your property or not, Critter Evictors in Scottsdale will work diligently and responsibly to remove them. Our wildlife removal services are a reliable solution for many homes and businesses. Call today if you need us to trap and remove wildlife from your property humanely.