Skunk Facts
Skunks may seem cute but their smelly spray can pack a real punch. These critters can be a real problem for your neighborhood; and they can be even worse for you if they decide to set up camp in your shed or below your patio. Here [...]
Why Poison and Traps are not Recommended for Rodents
Mouse traps or rat poison may seem like a quick fix for your pest problem, yet they are anything but! Traps and poison can cause a lot of problems for homeowners and restaurants alike. In addition to not being fully effective, traps and poison are not [...]
Looking for Pest Damage When Buying a Home
When looking for a new home, buyers often look for signs of termites or rodents; but what about other animals? It is important when buying a home that you are able to tell if the home has had a wild animal problem in the past, and [...]
Summer Bats
Bats can be a real nuisance to homeowners, but they can be especially difficult in the summertime, when the days are longer. In the summer, bat sightings are more prevalent as they may start flying around before nightfall. As more people spend time outside in the [...]
Raccoons: Unwanted Party Crashers
No one wants ants at the picnic, but what about a raccoon? With the 4th of July just around the corner and the whole of Summer ahead, it is important to remember these important tips to help keep your yard free of wild animals after your [...]
Why Choosing Humane Wildlife Removal Matters
When you have wild animals living in your backyard, or even your home, you should think carefully about the wildlife removal service you call to get rid of them. Homeowners should consider using an ethical, humane wildlife removal service to deal with their pest problems; and [...]
Signs that Animals May be Living in Your Walls
Animals like to break into homes for shelter, but they rarely stay in one place. A variety of pest animals will use the walls of your home to access other areas of the home or to get outside. Mice, rats, snakes, squirrels, and more can be [...]
Gentrification is Causing More Rat Sightings in NYC
Gentrification has been on the rise in New York City, and so has rat sightings. Scientists and pest control experts alike are in agreement that revitalization projects in neighborhoods across the city are driving rats and mice out into the open. What does this mean for [...]
Why Do Animals Move into Chimneys?
Summer is coming up fast, and as we kick on the A/C, the last thing on your mind is probably your chimney. But chimneys, usually unused in the summer, are a popular place for local wildlife to live. Birds make nests on top, and animals like [...]
Raccoon Warning Issued From NYC Health Department
This week, the New York City Department of Health issued a warning regarding raccoons in the area. Recently, 6 raccoons have been found throughout the city that tested positive for rabies. 4 of them were found in Manhattan, 1 in the Bronx, and 1 in Staten [...]