The animal most adapted to urban life (other than humans) are raccoons. Raccoons can live and find food just about anywhere, and with all the buildings for shelter, and piles of garbage, raccoons live in almost every North American city. Originally found in the the tropics [...]
Commonly mistaken for a mouse or mole, a vole is a small burrowing rodent. Voles are small, fat rodents with short tails and rounded heads. Their fur is usually brown or black in color. Voles are active in both the day and at night. Voles make [...]
Living in New York or New Jersey, sparrows and pigeons are commonly seen. These birds can live in any town or area in either state, as well as many other areas in the country. Both can even live in or around your home. While [...]
The two most common rat species in Northern US are the Norway and Roof rats. Both can gain entry to your home, cause damage, and carry diseases. Knowing what kind of rat infestation you have can help identify how they got in, or where they may [...]
Gophers can be a huge problem for homeowners, especially for gardeners. A small mammal, the gopher can easily dig through dirt and create caves and tunnels underground. A gopher is about 15-35 cm long, with fur colors ranging from blacks and browns to white. They are [...]
With the growing number of wild turkeys in Staten Island, they are becoming a problem to local some residents. Whether they are sitting on your lawn, to walking in the street, these big birds can be more trouble than they look. But what can they do [...]
Cockroaches live in a vast range of environments around the world. These pest species fancy warm weather and are usually found in the buildings of heavily populated cities and also in the southern United States. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that [...]
A large number of bees swarming in a tree in your garden or around your home can be frightening, particularly if they establish a hive within the framework of your house. However, bee swarms and nests can be safely managed if you follow careful procedures and [...]
According to recent news reports, there are twice as many rats as people in New York City. NYC officials have declared war on rats in their latest effort to attack a population that experts estimate could be double that of the Big Apples 8.4 million people. [...]
Removing a pest from your home is only one step to keeping your home pest free. If you fail to follow up on the damages the original invaders caused, new pests can move in. The damaged parts of the home provides other problems for homeowners. Especially [...]