Squirrels are curious creatures that enjoy exploring. They are also persistent and will often work hard to find a way into an attic or crawl space where they can make their homes. With fall right around the corner, many squirrels will be looking for warm places to spend the cold months. After squirrels enter a…
Groundhogs, or woodchucks, can become a nuisance with their burrows and tunnels dug in the ground. Their digging can destroy gardens, damage lawnmowers and farming equipment, and cause injuries to humans or animals that step in the holes and fall. Winter is approaching, and groundhogs will soon be getting ready to hibernate. During the cold…
Bats can spread diseases that can be potentially serious to humans. Even though this occurs less frequently than many people think, it is wise to stay away from them. If you have a problem with bats in your attic, hire a professional to remove them. The most common health concern associated with bats is rabies,…
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, can wreak havoc on a garden by digging burrows and eating plants. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to deter them from destroying your property. If these fail, you can have a professional humanely remove them. Groundhogs dig burrows 10 to 12 inches wide where they hibernate, mate, and…
Now that we’ve finally seen the end of winter (at least we hope) it’s a good time to do an inspection of your home. This past winter was particularly rough in terms of the amount of snow that fell and there’s a good chance that squirrels, raccoons and other pesky critters took refuge in your…
Opossums can be a nuisance because they scavenge for food and like to make their homes in attics, under decks and houses, and even inside walls. The best way to get rid of an opossum is to have it trapped and relocated by a professional. Opossums are the only marsupials (mammals that carry their young…
Moles can invade your yard or garden and create a mess by burrowing tunnels and uprooting plants in their search for food. Anderson Wildlife Control can help you rid your property of moles before they become a problem. Moles have pink tails and feet and long grey or brown fur. They range from four to…
Here are some steps you can take to prevent squirrels from invading your attic. For trees within six to eight feet of your house, prevent squirrels from climbing them by fastening a two-foot band of sheet metal around the trunk of the tree six to eight feet above the ground. Wrap wires around the trunk…
Bats like to make their homes in attics because they are warm, dry, safe places to live and raise their pups. However, their droppings and urine can cause a host of problems to you and your home. Bat guano (droppings) and urine can cause a foul smell, as well as the lung infection histoplasmosis, which…
Here are some ways you can keep pests out of your yard this summer.