Rabbits are an all year round pest, and they love an urban yard to call their home. Like most animals, a rabbit spends most of its day in search of food. Their main diet consists of vegetables, flowers, tree bark and other plants found in most [...]
Winter is coming to an end in the upcoming months and it is time to prepare for all of those pesky rodents to come out from hibernation. Once out of hibernation animals such as squirrels, mice and groundhogs will begin looking for food and a mate. [...]
Pigeons are a mainstay of any urban city, however, their dangers are unknown to many. Pigeons carry many diseases such as the H5N2 strain of the bird flu, or the H7N9 strain which can cause very serious illness in humans. In fact, there have been over [...]
Groundhog day is coming up soon; but one thing you don’t want is for one to pop up in your lawn or garden. Groundhogs can be a problematic pest, as they dig holes in your lawn and burrow under patios. Holes made by groundhogs can cause [...]
Skunks can create huge issues for NY homeowners. The odor that a skunk makes can be awful, but that's not all. Skunks tear into the garbage, eat garden vegetables, and make a mess in your yard. Skunks will burrow under low decks and break into sheds [...]
Fall weather can be beautiful. It is a time of transition. Birds fly south, the squirrels, snakes, raccoons, and other critters are here to stay. Don’t let your home become overrun by wild animals. These tips can help you protect your home from animal invaders, as [...]
Fall has begun, and as the days get shorter and colder, pests will look for shelter from the elements. Rat colonies are a huge problem for homeowners during the cold seasons, where large numbers of these dirty rodents can swarm and infest a home. Rats often [...]
Squirrels are at home in Urban Areas like the 5 boroughs of NY. Squirrels scurry up trees and telephone poles, across telephone cables and lawns. Squirrels are even better climbers than you may think. They can climb brick walls and can hang from trees with only [...]
When most people worry about animal pests in their neighborhood, their biggest concerns are usually large animals such as deer, raccoons, and bears, but one of the most widespread pests in the world today comes in a small package, the common house sparrow. House sparrows are [...]
Summer is not far away. With less than a month from the beginning of the new season; much of the offspring of pest wildlife in the area is growing and almost ready to go out of their nests and dens - if they haven’t already. This [...]