Wildlife Removal Blog
Can Construction Increase Critter Activity
When construction is occurring in a neighborhood we typically notice an increase in mice, rat and other critter calls to our office. Homeowners and property managers stating that critters started moving into their home right around the same time that new development...
Critter Trapping Help 101
When it comes to trapping a critter I can't help but to hear my grandfathers voice ring in my head- "give yourself every advantage". Trapping a critter can logically be approached with a mindset of underestimating your opponents. That approach usually leads to...
Chimney Caps- Excluding Spaces
Critters such as raccoons find acceptable shelter in naturally occurring dens and cavities in the wild. The natural dens of rock formations on the ground or the hollow of a tree hold similar characteristic to a common part of most buildings- a chimney. Uncapped...
How Many Mice Are in My House?
After inspecting a property and coming across mice droppings or tunnels in the insulation, homeowners frequently ask "how many mice are up there?" The question usually cannot be answered from a census per say but knowing more about the reproductive cycle of mice can...
How Are Raccoons Getting on My Roof?
You've heard footsteps overhead, seen a raccoon on the roof or in some cases your neighbor has called to inform you they saw a raccoon exit your chimney. How are these masked bandits accessing your home? It may come as a surprise but raccoons are extremely dextrous...
I hear them scratching every morning
We hear it over the phone frequently year round but especially in the winter months. Homeowners and property managers informing us that every morning around the same time they hear chewing, scratching and scampering. Who's the most likely culprit to this unrequested...
Where To Place Your Groundhog Traps
Often when dealing with groundhogs burrowing in a yard or under a foundation multiple holes can be observed. It can be frustrating and time consuming to set traps at all the holes simultaneously. With a little patience and planning identifying the holes to target can...