Raccoons, squirrels, bats, mice, skunks-whatever you’re dealing with, know that there is a way to keep them out of your property. Nobody really “likes” wild animals. Sure, some of them are cute, but only from afar. There’s a reason why few people try to domesticate skunks, squirrels, and/or opossums–they’re not family-friendly animals. We know how…
The COVID-19 pandemic currently being faced by the entire world has made a number of changes to our everyday routines. From spending more time at home to working remotely and even finding new recreational activities outdoors, there are certainly a number of new habits being formed as we battle the virus and wait for the…
Any human’s natural love for a living animal kicks in when you see cute little squirrels scurrying about or even a family of raccoons crossing the road as the mother protects her young. What isn’t cute is when they try to enter our living spaces forcibly and even cause damage and mess in the process.…
As humans encroach upon wildlife habitats to construct buildings and roads, animals are left with fewer and fewer places to go. That often leads to situations in which homeowners find wild animals living in their attics and sheds, rummaging through their trash, or eating pet food left outdoors. If you have found yourself in a…
In just one week we’ll all be making preparations to feast around the tables with family and friends in celebration of Thanksgiving. If there’s one thing this holiday brings others than a greater sense of gratitude, its food. In many households, it’s arguably the biggest meal served throughout the entire year. If you participate in…
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…
It’s Halloween season, and bats are everywhere. But while we might enjoy the decorative ones that hang amongst the Halloween decorations alongside the pumpkins, the ones living in our attics bring less joy. Bat infestations are a problem for many homeowners. They’re a hard-to-solve problem, as well: they can sneak into small areas, and accumulation…
As the summer turns to fall and thoughts turn toward Halloween, you may have bats on your mind. Not the decorative kind, but the live, furry type…and they may be living in your home’s shutters. Eeek! While bats love to get into your attic when they’re seeking a warm place to sleep and raise their…
Dealing with a drought isn’t something that we face often here in New England, but it can still happen. Especially in the summer months when temperatures can get hot and dry. Anytime there is a lack of precipitation and rainfall is stagnant, we find drought warnings cropping up. In other parts of the nation, this…
Here in this part of the U.S., it’s not uncommon to see squirrels scurrying about all day. Climbing up and down trees, leaping across roadways and even scurrying around for scraps of food. Even though they’re not a domesticated pet, they’re cute and small and many people admire them. When they stay out of your…