For most of those people who are in love with all furry creatures, you might not see the difference between cuddling with your cat or picking up a possum in the yard. However there are some things to be aware of when it comes to handling wildlife. Maybe you’re on the other side of the…
If you suspect that there are birds in your chimney, then don’t panic. It’s common to wonder: how did they get there in the first place? Well, animals don’t really have any concept of boundaries. There’s a good chance that the birds fell in there by mistake, and if it was intentional, then your chimney…
Every home has pests sooner or later, particularly if the home is located near wooded areas. Animal infestation – and the subsequent removal of the animals – can be an expensive, upsetting and time-consuming process. If you’ve had animals in your home in the past, be sure to ensure that it’s not so easy for…
Keeping wildlife out of your home seems like a no-brainer. Close the doors, use screens on your windows and don’t leave gaping holes anywhere that they can access to move in. But it’s not so easy. Sometimes there’s a soft spot in the wood, or crack you weren’t aware of the way up high. Many…
Just in time for Halloween, there’s something in your attic making noises. Seasonal fears aside, it’s probably not ghosts and goblins. It’s more likely to be birds or rodents which (in their own way) are just as scary to a homeowner. Probably scarier. After all, what self-respecting goblin chews through your electrical wires? It’s That…
Birds, like all of us, look to make their homes in warm comfortable places, particularly when raising their young. Unfortunately, one of the spots that seems most suitable to them is our dryer vents: they’re warm, they’re dry, they protect from predators and they even provide bits of fluff for nesting materials. Unfortunately, they’re narrow,…
Now that spring is here, you are probably thinking about doing some cleaning and maintenance around your house. Wild animals make their homes in many places, including yards and hard-to-see areas in houses. They often become injured or even get killed when unsuspecting homeowners who are working in or around their homes don’t realize they…
On warm spring days, many people like to go to local parks and feed wild animals, such as squirrels and birds. While people generally have good intentions, this can actually be harmful to wildlife. Most food that humans typically feed to wild animals does not have the nutrients they need to be healthy. Some human…
Birds in the attic are a common problem confronting many homeowners. As birds seek out new nesting sites, they will sometimes decide to lay their eggs and raise their babies in attics or bathroom vents where they will be safe from predators. Birds often choose these locations when new buildings are constructed and they lose…
People who own homes in the suburbs or in the country enjoy the chirping of birds. This relaxing sound is a perk of non-urban living but when the chirps are coming from your attic and it’s more than one it’s not so peaceful anymore. It’s very common to have birds nest on homes and buildings,…