On September 6th, a rabid raccoon was captured in Clifton, New Jersey after a local resident noticed the animal acting sickly. The raccoon was caught, and brought to the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services Public Health Laboratories for testing and treatment. Luckily, the [...]
Autumn is approaching fast; and while the nights get longer, the nocturnal animals lurking outside will be more active. In the Fall, the extended nighttime affords raccoons, opossums, and other nocturnal animals more time to be up and around. During this time, they will scavenge for [...]
When there is a fuzzy little beast ripping up your lawn and tunneling through your garden, there are a number of different animals it can be. The four most common burrowing pests in the New York/New Jersey area are moles, voles, groundhogs, and gophers. Gophers and [...]
When it comes to living in New York City, pigeons are just something that we all have to deal with. From entire flocks walking on the sidewalk, to droppings all over the statues, we have all seen how much of a nuisance these [...]
The two most common rat species in the Northern US, but especially New York City, are the Norway and Roof rats. Both can gain entry to your home easily, cause damage greatly, and carry a large host of diseases. Knowing what kind of rat infestation you [...]
Two years ago, a video of a rat carrying an entire slice of pizza in New York City went viral. Dubbed “Pizza Rat,” the video shows us just how tenacious these vermin can be, and how close they truly get to us in our everyday lives, [...]
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 [...]