Spring is right around the corner. With warmer weather and longer days ahead, hibernating animals are awakening; and birds are returning home. As the breeding season begins, how can you protect your home from an animal invasion? Hibernation Season Ending Animals like squirrels and groundhogs will [...]
In New York and New Jersey, foxes can be a problem for homeowners year-round. In the winter, they can become a serious nuisance. Foxes are comfortable in the cold weather but will forage for food even on the coldest of days. Below, we will discuss how [...]
The end of this year has had surprising temperature changes in the New York/New Jersey area. From 80-degree weather in November to freezing rain the next week, only to go back to 60 degrees. While this weather fluctuation can be annoying to plan your days around, [...]
After a snowstorm hits, your home may be more vulnerable to animal invasion. Ice and snow can create opportunities for wildlife to enter your home. Below, we will discuss how. Habitat Disruption A snowstorm can shake things up outside of your home. Especially with strong winds [...]
As the days get colder, geese will begin their migration south. Unfortunately for New York and New Jersey residents, it may mean more geese around our homes. Geese can stay in an area for a few days or weeks between flights. Even worse, some flocks may [...]
In the Summer, no one wants to turn off the A/C and use the fireplace. But as the weather cools down for the Fall and Winter, you might want to ready your fireplace. But the inactivity of Summer means that your chimney has been open for [...]
Raccoons, squirrels, and other wild animals are attracted to easily accessible sources of food. After an outdoor party, your backyard may be perfect for an animal after-party. When you host a barbeque or other outdoor party in your backyard, you run the risk of attracting wild [...]
It is almost time for raccoons to have their litter, and we aren’t talking about the mess they leave by your garbage bins. Pregnant raccoons will soon be giving birth to baby raccoons. While the raccoon birthing season is from March to June, the peak time [...]
In these cold winter months, your heater is likely working overtime. Unfortunately, heating ducts can be an ideal place for wild animals to hunker down for the cold season. This article will explore the ways that wildlife can break into your ducts, and the type of [...]
We often think of animals hibernating or otherwise hunkering down for the winter. While many species hibernate, a good amount of critters will stay active through the season, even if to a lesser extent. Below, we will discuss some of the animals you might spot around [...]
