Wildlife Removal Blog
How To Locate Rat Entrance Points
No one enjoys hearing they have rats on their property. Going through a rat eradication process once on a home is more than enough for most homeowners. Sealing entrance points against rats plays a critical role in preventing their re-infestation. There are signs to...
The Interconnection Between Opossums, Mice & Rats
Opossums are commonly spotted in urban and suburban properties. They are found under porches, in trash cans, under foundations and in attics. Many people ask “why has the opossum decided to take residence on my property?” Of the many reasons why an opossum might...
Five Interesting Facts About the Opossum
Standing in a category of their own the opossum is the only marsupial in North America. They are not the first thing that comes to mind when people think of cute and cuddly, but they play an integral part in keeping our ecosystems balanced. Opossums are know to...
I Hear the Critters at Night, What Are They Doing During the Day?
For the most part critters are nocturnal or diurnal. Nocturnal critters are active at night while diurnal critters are active during the day. So what do the critters do all day after being up all night? For the most part nocturnal critters are going to rest during the...
Could I Have Squirrels and Raccoons in My Attic?
When it comes to wildlife most critters and rodents are territorial. From food to shelter there are constant struggles for resources. Some homeowners believe there are both raccoons and squirrels in their attic. Could these two critters cohabit the same attic space?...
Neophobia- Why Rats Shy Away From Traps
Homeowners awoken to the sounds of rustling and gnawing coming from their walls or attic space might be dealing with rats. While some keep rats as pets others are quick to request their immediate eviction. Rats are intelligent and clever rodents who will avoid the...
Firewood – a Cozy Place for Insects & Critters
Piles of wood can be found on many properties for many purposes. Most homes in North America are heated with natural gas. However, there are still homeowners who heat their homes with wood. Wood piles are also a must for roasting s’mores and stoking camp fires. Wood...
The Rat Tail
Rats are easily identified by their long tails. Rat tails are commonly as long as the rats body. This distinctive feature helps the rat in its daily activities. We’ll look over some of the main functions of the rat tail. The long tail of the rat aids in temperature...
The Raccoon- Intelligent, Adaptable & Familial
As raccoons continue to become a common sighting in urban and suburban America we continue to learn more about their character. The insights gained from their more frequent spotting in residential areas has proven useful in mitigating future nuisances. Below are three...
Do Raccoons Travel in Groups?
The raccoon is commonly referred to as an adorable masked bandit roaming and sometimes terrorizing the suburbs of North America. Raccoons are strong and intelligent mammals with a distinct five digit paw print. When the raccoon is involved in property damage the...
Changing Familiar Structures To Discourage Raccoon Activity
Dealing with a depredating raccoon on a property can require a multi faceted approach. Raccoons are dextrous critters fitted with five digits on their paws. Their paws can be a source of damage when they decide to make a house their home. From making a mess of trash...
Replanting Trees for Critters
America has converted over 11 million acres of farmland to development over the last two decades. When new construction takes the place of natural flora in an area it’s important to keep in mind that clearing trees can simultaneously clear the natural homes of...
We Don’t Hear Them Scratching Every Night
When homeowners have a critter in their property they note that the noises are sometimes intermittent. Some nights they are kept awake to sounds of rustling, gnawing and scratching. Other nights the house is silent. It’s enough to make some homeowners question their...
How Many Groundhogs Are in the Hole?
It can be frustrating to watch the warmer weather arrive and see cantaloupe sized holes in your yard. Groundhogs are built to move dirt. Their exceptional ability to burrow comes largely from their enormous curved claws on their front feet. Groundhog burrows are a...
The Ins & Outs of Groundhog Burrows
It’s hard not to think of the movie Caddy Shack when battling a groundhog on your property. Groundhog tunnels can average a total linear footage of 30-50 ft. Their holes are usually below the freeze line and average 3-5 ft deep. Groundhogs are excellent diggers and...
Birds in Vents?
Commonly found on the sides of peoples homes are square exhaust vents coming from bathrooms and dryers. Homeowners can sometimes hear chirping and rustling while doing laundry or in their bathroom. How are birds entering these vents and what are they doing in there?...
How To Exclude Critters From Your Roofs Ridge Vent
Before ridge vents became the gold standard for exhausting your roof and attic, most critter jobs could be completed without having to put much work into the older style can or box vents. We are finding more frequently critters shimming their way under ridge vents and...
Can Mothballs & Peppers Keep Critters Out?
A common odor we come across on home inspections is the smell of mothballs. It’s one of many home remedies humans use to deter or evict critters from their home. The question is do these home remedies actually work? The good news is in some cases, yes! For instance,...
Mice Feces Where?
In homes that have mice or had mice in the past their excrement can be found in many different places. Mice are one of the critters we come across that do not have a common latrine area. What compels mice to leave their feces and urinate where ever they please? The...
What You Need To Know About Guano
Bats are a seasonly active key player in keeping local ecosystems balanced. In most of North America during the spring and summer seasons bats are active at dusk hunting for insects; natures bug control to a degree. As bats fly around clearing the air of insects they...