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? [...]
Foxes can be a pain to homeowners, but they aren’t usually a threat to humans unless they are rabid. However, foxes can pose a real threat to your pets. This article will provide tips for protecting your pets from getting attacked by foxes. Proper Supervision When [...]
We all know that skunks can deliver a nasty-scented spray from their backside, but are skunks dangerous from the front? Skunks use their spray to mark territory and defend themselves from potential threats, but they can still cause some damage otherwise. Skunk Defenses Generally speaking, most [...]
The recent Hurricane Ida has caused a lot of damage in the tri-state area, as major flooding occurred. When a major storm washes over homes and floods streets, it can cause lasting damage. Such storms can also destroy the homes of critters, who may turn to [...]
As we draw closer to September, it is important to consider how your backyard should be defended against critters. Wild animals such as raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and more could be looking for a new place to den for the winter. As summer activities dwindle and make [...]
Rabies is a disease that affects mammals. Generally, it is spread through a bite from an infected animal. The rabies virus affects the central nervous system of an infected mammal. Prolonged illness from the disease can result in paralysis, brain damage, and death. The disease is [...]
The downspouts from your gutter help channel water from your roof and away from your home. However, it can also be used by pest animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, and other small rodents. This article will discuss how these animals use your downspouts, and how to [...]
In the Summer, no one wants to turn off the A/C and use the fireplace. This means that your chimney is open for critters to potentially move in. It is common for animals such as birds, squirrels, raccoons, and more to set up shop in an [...]
We are writing this article because it is important to inform our community of this. Please note that you should not attempt to trap a wild animal yourself. Professional wildlife removal companies are trained to handle these animals safely and humanely. For both your safety and [...]
