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Busting Wildlife Old Wives Tales

“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.” […]

By |March 6th, 2017|Wildlife|Comments Off on Busting Wildlife Old Wives Tales

Identifying Pests by Their Tracks

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. […]

By |March 1st, 2017|Wildlife|Comments Off on Identifying Pests by Their Tracks

How to Responsibly Feed Wildlife

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! […]

By |February 13th, 2017|Wildlife|Comments Off on How to Responsibly Feed Wildlife

Reasons You Should Hire a Professional to Handle Infestations

When a city- or suburb-dwelling human realizes that their home has been invaded by wildlife, they can have a wide range of reactions. Some people call an exterminator immediately and make plans to stay at a friend’s house for the week. Other folks do some investigating but leave any direct confrontations to someone else. And a few adventurous individuals will actually put on safety glasses and gloves, arm themselves with a tennis racket or baseball bat, and try to get rid of the animal(s) on their own. […]

By |January 17th, 2017|Wildlife|Comments Off on Reasons You Should Hire a Professional to Handle Infestations

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make that Attract Wildlife

Humans and animals aren’t so different. Both can be described as opportunistic and adaptable. Just as our ancestors have learned to live in and adjust to all types of environments, lots of wildlife have done the same.

Though, as cityscapes develop and urban sprawl decreases the size of their natural habitats, wildlife that aren’t displaced entirely […]

By |September 13th, 2016|Wildlife|Comments Off on 6 Mistakes Homeowners Make that Attract Wildlife

Times of The Year You Can Expect Certain Animals

August is halfway over, which means that autumn will soon be upon us. And when the seasons change, animals respond by changing their normal behavior! Here’s a very brief overview of what to expect from wild animals during various times of year: […]

By |August 23rd, 2016|Wildlife|Comments Off on Times of The Year You Can Expect Certain Animals

Chimney Sweep 101: How Often + Why?

Due to the construction materials and furniture types in newer homes, families have much less time to escape from a house fire than in the past. 30 years ago it took 17 minutes to fully engulf the average home. Today, when a home fire breaks out the average family has just 3 minutes to safely escape. […]

By |August 22nd, 2016|Chimney, Wildlife|Comments Off on Chimney Sweep 101: How Often + Why?

Reasons You Need a Chimney Cap

Does your chimney need a cap?

No, we are not talking about a casual snapback or an elegant bowler (even though that would look pretty funny). A chimney cap is essentially a “lid” that is installed on the chimney’s flue and often looks like a tiny, metal house. The cap consists of a flat, […]

By |August 9th, 2016|Wildlife|Comments Off on Reasons You Need a Chimney Cap

What’s that smell? Hints an Animal Died in Your House

Though mammals are made up of less than 0.85% sulfur, as they decompose the chemical reaction produces a scent that’s hard to describe, but easy to recognize.

As bacteria work to break down an animal carcass, a flood of bacteria get to work producing over 400 compounds like hydrogen sulfide, methanethiol, and benzene derivatives, all of […]

By |August 2nd, 2016|Wildlife|Comments Off on What’s that smell? Hints an Animal Died in Your House

Wildlife vs. Your Pets: How to Keep Them Safe

When it comes to meals, predatory species don’t distinguish between other wildlife and man’s best friend.
Even in urban landscapes and suburbs, pet owners must be on the lookout for dangerous hunters like coyote, snakes and birds of prey. Not only can they inflict serious harm or even death on your beloved pet, they can also […]

By |July 26th, 2016|Wildlife|Comments Off on Wildlife vs. Your Pets: How to Keep Them Safe