At this time of year, many people hurry to fix the heater, the insulation, and make sure that the windows are sealed off for the coming winter; that’s all you really could do, right? While the winter’s chill is about to settle in, so are the [...]
Rabbits might be cute if you have it as a pet, but having one in your garden can be a real nuisance. These small mammals can wreak havoc on your lawn, garden, and potted plants. Rabbits are ravenous little herbivores, and will not hesitate to munch [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sometimes people can mistake rats for mice, or vice versa. While both pests can be unwanted in your home, there are a few differences. Mice are generally half the size of a rat when they are both full grown, with a length of 20 cm (counting [...]
One of the most common pests, opossums (sometimes referred to as possums), can be a tricky animal to deal with. They are roughly the size of a house cat. They eat just about anything, and can even pretend to be dead, making capture dangerous. Opossums can [...]
Bats are the type of animal that makes people feel uncomfortable. Some people may misunderstand information pertaining to the flying mammal, and take what they see about bats in movies or on TV as truth. Here we’ll discuss a few common fallacies and the reality behind [...]