Wildlife Removal Blog
Can Hardware Cloth Keep Mice and Rats out of Homes?
After removing wildlife or rodents from a property homeowners are generally eager to identify how the uninvited guest entered the home in the first place. The search then commences to find critter entry points. After the entry points have been identified the task of...
Can Rats Cause Kitchen Appliances To Fail?
Some homeowners are tipped off to the presence of rats in their home when they find feces in their living spaces. Unlike some critters that have a dedicated latrine area, rats will excrete waste while on the move. The rat feces can then be followed like a trail to see...
Are Rodents Attracted to Chewing Electrical Wires?
Homeowners dealing with a critter on site can experience more than just noises coming from their attics and walls. When a wild animal or rodent decides to create a home in a house they bring their bodies and their habits with them. In some cases these un-welcomed...
4 Benefits of Cleaning an Attic After a Critter Infestation
Many homeowners can attest that having a critter or critter family living in the attic can be uncomfortable. After evicting the uninvited guests from the home and excluding new wildlife from entering the question of clean up comes into play. What are the benefits of...
Sinking Pavers? Are Burrowing Critters the Culprit?
Homeowners take pride in their homes and their landscapes. Many houses have brick pavers in their yards. These pavers create manicured pathways and routes of travel trough the landscape. Some homeowners will notice their brick pavers are sinking into the soil. Other...
Explained! Why Are Some Trees Wrapped With Metal Collars?
Passerby's might notice trees wrapped with metal collars around their trunks. At first sight they may look misplaced and unusual but there are reasons for their installation. What’s the purpose of these metal collars & are they effective in their mission? Trees...
How To Flush Bats From a House
Bats catch a bad reputation around the globe. They are feared by many and are understandably unwelcome into most peoples homes. Off the silver screen, bats are key players in keeping ecosystems balanced and act as natures natural pest control. Bats are so crucial to...
Rats & Roof Protrusions
Roofs on homes and commercial buildings are designed to shield and protect the structure from the top down. Most roofs also have protrusions. In most cases roof protrusions are sealed around their base to exclude the elements and wildlife from the property. Over time...
I Found a Critter Hole on My House- Can I Seal It Up?
Homeowners who find a hole gnawed or scratched open on the side of their home will understandably want it sealed. Before repairing the hole there are a couple considerations to think about. What happens if I seal something in there? What happens if I separated a...
Rat Entry: Interior & Exterior Checkpoints
While some keep rats as pets many homeowners want to keep them out of their homes. Rats are a common nuisance call. They thrive in a multitude of environments and can procreate at exponential rates. To successfully seal a home against rats their entrance and exit...
Bats in the Attic? How Many Bats Occupy a Roost?
North America houses 45 different species of bats coast to coast. Bats are a common sight when insects are around. Like all other living creatures bats will need a place to call home and rest. In some cases bats will look towards houses to establish their residence....
My Neighbor Has a Rat Problem. How Do I Keep Them Away From Me?
Homes are one of peoples largest investments. Every now and again a homeowner will notice rat activity at their neighbors. One of the first questions that comes to mind is “how do I keep their rats away from my house?” To first answer that question we must identify...
Bobcats 101
Bobcats can be found coast to coast in North America. The bobcat has proven to be highly adaptable and resilient to the deforestation and increase of commercial and residential space. Although these critters remain elusive to most, some homeowners find them frequently...
Raccoon Reunion Box- Keeping Raccoon Families Together
Homeowners dealing with multiple raccoons in their attic are generally dealing with a female (sow) and her kit. The kit will remain with their mother until they are old enough to take care of themselves. How can a raccoon family be evicted safely and kept all...
A Moles Anatomy & Feeding Habits
From Asia to North America moles can be found tunneling and feasting in yards. These small critters average in size from 4-10 inches long. Don’t let their small body size fool you into believing they can’t cause damage! Moles are built to move dirt and eat. What are...
3 Reasons Crawlspaces Are Attractive To Critters
Crawlspaces can be unattractive to most humans. Crawlspaces are typically dirty, low clearance, and accommodate a homes water and service lines. While humans may stay away from the underbelly of their homes critters are attracted to them. What makes crawlspaces...
Why Do Moles Dig So Many New Tunnels?
Many homeowners take pride in keeping a well kept lawn. When moles are in a yard that objective becomes increasingly difficult. Moles are known to wreak havoc in yards. Why are moles in the yard in the first place and why are they cutting new tunnels frequently? Moles...
Too Close for Comfort- Coyotes & Small Game
Across North America there’s an increase of nuisance wildlife calls for coyotes. Homeowners becoming more apprehensive to let their pets outside unsupervised for fear a coyote might pick them up. Other homeowners concerned with how close coyotes are on running trails...
What Size Holes Can Bats Get Through?
The general rule of thumb goes “if the head can fit the rest of the body will too”. But what about bats? What size openings can bats get through? Which locations do bats target for entry on a homes exterior? Bats can pass through holes as small as 3/8 of an inch. To...
Raccoon Latrines 101
Some homeowners are tipped off to a raccoon on site by growing piles of scat. Raccoons utilize dedicated areas to void their excrement. Understandably, these homeowners want the feces removed. Here are the basics on raccoon feces and the “communal latrine”. How to...