Back in March, readers of this blog received a very brief lesson in identifying pest animals by their tracks. Raccoons, opossums, and squirrels were covered in that post, but those three obviously aren’t the only animals that can cause problems when they decide to take up residence in your home or yard. So, let’s take a few minutes to learn about tracks belonging to another set of critters! […]
If you’re a person who genuinely likes cats, then you might find it extremely difficult to ignore any cat who happens to cross your path. And if the cat in question isn’t wearing a collar, looks disheveled, or seems to actively be seeking your attention and assistance, you may find yourself worrying about their safety. Today’s topic is helping stray cats in your neighborhood, so “dog people” might want to sit this one out. If you’re a fan of felines, though, then read on!
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Picture this:
You are walking home one evening, and you haven’t eaten all day. Your belly is growling, you are hungry, and you don’t know whether or not there is anything in your cupboards or fridge at home. But as you walk past a neighbor’s house…you see that they’ve left a huge box of non-perishable snacks out on their front lawn. Even if you knew that taking some of your neighbor’s food would be stealing, wouldn’t you at least be tempted to pocket a granola bar or two? […]
Regular readers of this blog may recall that, a few weeks ago, we discussed what you should do if you find a nest of baby rabbits somewhere on your property. And in that post, we mentioned that you absolutely should not try to keep the rabbits as pets, even if you feel tempted to do so. […]
“Owls can turn their heads a full 360° without hurting themselves.”
“Ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they get nervous.”
“The number of spots on a ladybug’s back will tell you how old it is.” […]
When pest animals move into your home or onto your property, it’s likely that you’ll see (or hear) signs of their presence long before you actually encounter the animals themselves. Some critters are easy to identify; there’s nothing quite like the odor of a skunk wafting up from under your porch! If all you hear is generic scratching and non-descript chewing noises, though, then you might have to search a little harder to figure out what’s going on.  One simple way to ID your intruder is by looking at their tracks. While an occasional footprint or trail in your yard is usually no big deal, a constant stream of tracks may indicate a full-scale invasion. […]
Most people have, at one point or another, given food to a wild animal. We’re not talking about feeding exotic beasts like monkeys and tigers, of course. But nearly all of us have thrown bits of bread to a duck, or added some seed to a backyard birdfeeder, or tossed a potato chip toward a curious squirrel. For those of us who live in suburban or urban areas, these kinds of animal encounters are generally as “wild” as it gets! […]
A skittering or scratching noise in the attic or chimney is usually a homeowner’s first clue that their home has been infiltrated by wildlife. Some folks are ready to blame mice the moment they hear something stirring, but to be fair, it’s not always skinny-tailed rodents that take up residence in human homes. So, before […]