Summertime is in full swing now, and with the 4th of July only a day away, the barbeques are firing up and everyone is going to be enjoying the holiday outside. But one thing to consider is the wild animals that may be attracted by all [...]
Squirrels often like to find a home in the hollows of trees or hidden away in a small den. But for many squirrels, a nest built on tree branches, or even in attics, is the place they call home. Squirrel nests, called dreys, are clumpy, seemingly [...]
We have all heard the term “Playing Opossum,” and know that this is where the animal feigns death to attempt to avoid predators. But what are the other ways this creature survives in the wild? Opossums are extremely resilient pests and can be a big problem [...]
The rancid smell of a skunk’s spray is a powerful one. Many homeowners with a skunk on their property find out about it because of the smell. Or worse, they find out when they, their child, or a pet is sprayed by one. When a skunk [...]
Garden ponds are a beautiful way to add life to your backyard. A nice little fish pond with koi and goldfish swimming about, and the sound of a fountain trickling down is great for your outdoor space. But the one problem is that a pond can [...]
As warmer weather is approaching, we all want to make use of our backyards. But one thing that could ruin a good barbeque or pool party is a wild animal under the patio or deck. These elevated platforms, while great for entertaining guests, are also good [...]
The weather is finally becoming warm and the trees are sprouting leaves. With April Showers behind us, it is time for your garden to start showing some color. But, if you have a groundhog problem, your beautiful garden maybe this rodent’s salad. Groundhogs are a huge [...]
About a week ago, a wild raccoon in Camden County attacked and bit a dog outside of its home. The two animals were reportedly fighting over food left outside for the dog. The raccoon was captured and taken to New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories [...]
Birds of all shapes and sizes in our area often look towards commercial places to nest. Commercial areas have a lot to offer birds in terms of living area, especially pigeons. Awnings and lettering on the sides of buildings often give a bird a place to [...]
As the weather keeps heating up, snakes in the New York/New Jersey area will become more active. There are 22 snake species in New Jersey, and 17 in New York. Of them 2 venomous ones are in NJ, and 3 in NY. The Northern Copperhead and [...]