Wildlife Removal Blog
3 Facts About Rabies
The fear of contracting rabies dates back thousands of years. The word rabies is thought to originate from the latin word rabere or "rage" and ancient Sanskrit, rabhas translated to "violence". Throughout history humans have been informed that all mammals including...
Help! Raccoons Digging Up Flower and Garden Beds!
After a long cold winter many homeowners look forward to starting their gardens. Yards adorned with home grown flowers, vegetables, fruit… and raccoons. Why are raccoons attracted to flower and garden beds? What can be done to deter their destruction? Raccoons are the...
Explained – Dark Stains Around Critter Entry Points
When dealing with a critter or rodent in a home the objective is to evict and seal/exclude. A key point of that objective involves locating entry points to exclude. Homes offer critters plenty of nooks and crannies to tuck into. Luckily there are signs to look for...
Habits of Mother Raccoons in Attics
Most wildlife phone calls received during the spring through summer months for raccoons deal with mom (sow) and her babies (kit). Raccoons are becoming more fond of raising their offspring in attics. While denning down and raising her young she’ll demonstrate strong...
Why Are Critters Attracted to Attics?
Many homeowners dealing with a critter in their house complain about noises from the attic space. While most homeowners never venture into their attics critters seem to frequent them. Why are attics attractive options for denning and nesting? Many critters including...
What Purpose Does a Raccoons Mask Serve?
There are multiple theories on the functionality of a raccoons mask. Raccoons are easily identified by the “masks” around their eyes. While this distinctive feature lends to the raccoons nickname, masked bandits, their markings may hold functionality as well. What...
Are Rats Competent Climbers?
Many members of the rodent family are capable climbers. Are rats anatomically designed to climb? Are rats competent in climbing? Which surfaces can rats climb? Not to give rats too much credit, but one of the main reasons they are so prolific and present in an array...
Are My Critters Resident or Transient
While more areas of North America are being converted to residential and commercial spaces wildlife finds itself living closer to humans and their homes. It’s common for almost all homeowners to see some variety of wildlife in their yard at some point. Although...
How Did the Raccoon Get Into My Attic?
Homeowners awoken to the sounds of footsteps overhead may find themselves dealing with a raccoon. In many cases raccoons will enter through construction gaps or missing vent covers. In other cases the raccoon decided to create a new cavity where it pleases. How...
Three Tips for Using Hardware Store Live Traps
A common item on most hardware store shelves include live cage traps in varying sizes. When homeowners have a nuisance critter in their home or on their property these live traps are purchased with the intent of a DIY eviction. There are some tips and practices that...
Critter in the Chimney?
Every so often homeowners hear various critter sounds coming from their chimney flue. The noises range from cooing to growling. Some critters are able to get up and down the chimney flue while others get stuck. Which critters are making homes in the chimney and which...
Crying From the Walls? Explained!
Whining and crying coming from the walls of a home can leave many homeowners scratching their heads. Most raccoons have April and May birthdays. Baby raccoons or kit are born in some interesting places. When spring arrives and odd noises emanate from homeowners walls...
Rat Reproduction
When spring is in the air many critters and wildlife have babies on the mind. Some critters only give birth once or twice a year while others seem to reproduce infinitely. When do rats breed and how many babies can be expected? Rats do not have a specific breeding...
Mounds of Dirt in the Yard- Moles or Gophers?
It can be upsetting to wake up in the morning and see mounds of dirt scattered throughout a yard. Moles and gophers are anatomically engineered to move large amounts of soil in little time. Before an eviction process can take place one must identify who’s living in...
What Are They Chewing at in My Attic?
Homeowners with critters in their attics commonly state they hear chewing and gnawing noises. In some cases the chewing goes on for a few seconds in other cases the chewing goes on for a few hours. It’s easy to let ones imagination run wild when thinking of all the...
Are Rats Picky Eaters?
There’s a scene in the movie Charlottes Webb when Templeton the rat is strolling and singing through the streets after the county fair eating everything from donuts to apples. However, when trapping for rats there are times when the rats seem to be very particular...
5 Common Entry Points of Rats
Rats do not rank high on the wildlife food chain. Yet, their numbers continue to grow and they constantly prove their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. This can be partially attributed to their ability to squeeze through small holes. Holes that are too...
Failing Vent Covers- Critters in the Crawl Space
Vent covers usually have a thin veneer of meshing to exclude critters/debris from accessing the underside of a home. Over time wear and tear begins to take a toll on these panels. Screens begin to deteriorate, frames become flimsy and the seal protecting the crawl...
How Rain Can Affect Critter Infestations
It’s no coincidence that heavy rainfall and stormy weather are followed by an increase in phone calls for wildlife removal. Homeowners hearing noises from their attic or below their floorboards while the rain accumulates outside. So how does rain affect critter...
Are They Trying to Chew Into My Room?
It can be discerning to hear noises coming from the walls and attic in the middle of the night. Homeowners awoken to the sounds of gnawing and scratching, wondering if the critters are attempting to enter their living space. Are attic and wall dwelling critters trying...