Last week, 3 people in the Bronx were diagnosed with a disease called Leptospirosis. This disease is carried by rats and is often spread via contact with urine. One has died and the other 2 are in the hospital due to the disease. New York City [...]
Rabbits as pets can be cute, but they can be real pests. They don’t invade homes often, but they can be bothersome in backyards. If you have planters or a garden, rabbits may eat some of the plants. Rabbits can also dig burrows or take shelter [...]
While the chipmunks we see on TV might be cute and cuddly (and sing), the real ones can be problematic for homeowners. Chipmunks are small rodents that can do a lot of damage to homes and gardens. Chipmunks do not hibernate in the winter, but instead [...]
Groundhog day is coming up soon; but one thing you don’t want is for one to pop up in your lawn or garden. Groundhogs can be a problematic pest, as they dig holes in your lawn and burrow under patios. Holes made by groundhogs can cause [...]
Skunks do not hibernate through the Winter, like most wild mammals do. They actually are fairly active in the Winter months. Skunks work hard to survive the Winter. Unlike squirrels, they do not stockpile food for the cold months. Skunks eat extra food during the Fall, [...]
Now that the holidays over, Winter is in full swing. While some bats migrate to the South to escape the harsh weather, other colonies try to outlive the cold by hibernating, often by invading homes. Bat colonies that roost in your attic or crawl space can [...]
Rodents such as rats and mice can be dangerous and persistent pests, harboring diseases and living in large colonies. In most cases, it isn’t one rat that makes it into the home. It is a swarm; an infestation of massive proportions. They gnaw through beams, dig [...]
In the cold winter months, many mammals in the New York/New Jersey area looking for a place to hibernate. Squirrels, bears, raccoons, and more will stockpile food and look for a warm shelter to outlast the harsh cold. Unfortunately, those warm shelters can include your home. [...]
Squirrels may be cute in the park, but no one wants them in their homes. Squirrels can create tons of damage living your attic or crawl space, and can even start electrical fires by chewing through wires. Look for these signs of a potential break-in from [...]
As the cold weather sets in, the birds fly south, and many animals hibernate. But where do the bats go? Bats in our area, unlike birds, will actually stay and hibernate. The flying mammals will hide out in whatever shelter they call home for a large [...]