Most animals in our area will either hibernate or enter torpor for the Winter. While these are similar biological responses to the frigid Winters, there are some differences. This article will discuss the differences. Voluntary or Not Hibernation is a process where the animal chooses to [...]
Raccoons are certainly a strange breed of critters. The little bandits are among one of the few wild animals in the world to benefit from urbanization. Human influence has caused this critter to spread from America to regions across the world, including Japan and much of [...]
Squirrels are preparing for the winter ahead. They like to stash away nuts all over their territory, which can be vast in a suburban environment. On average, a single squirrel can stow away about 25 nuts in just an hour. Squirrels are known to hide their [...]
In the winter months, one of the warmest places a wild animal can be is in your home. Because of this, many pest animals will seek shelter by invading your home. When this happens, the animals will often breach hard-to-reach and hidden away places. None are [...]
By now, we’ve written a few hundred articles telling you why it’s bad to let pest animals like raccoons, rats, and the like live in your home. And, we have certainly covered how to keep pest animals out of your garden, shed, or backyard. But we [...]
Skunks are opportunistic eaters that can chow down on just about any type of food available to them. Because of this, they can be a real nuisance to your home, your garden, and your garbage cans. This article will explore some of the many sources of [...]
Rats can be a major issue for any homeowner or business owner. And where there is one rat, more is often hidden nearby. Handling an entire rat colony and ensuring the proper exclusion of the population can be difficult. This is why it is important to [...]
Where there’s one mouse, it’s a safe bet that many more are nearby. Mouse colonies are often huge and for good reason. Mice can reproduce at rapid rates year-round. This means that a small group of mice can quickly explode into a full-on infestation. But just [...]
Often, if one animal can get into your garbage, more can be using it as a food source than you realize. In urban and suburban settings, there is plenty of trash for raccoons, opossums, skunks, and more to get into. If your garbage cans can be [...]
Deer have been popping up more and more on Staten Island and have been a major nuisance to drivers and homeowners. But Where does this wildly growing population of deer live on the island, and how can we limit their destruction to our cars and property? [...]
