Squirrels are at home in Urban Areas like the 5 boroughs of NY. Squirrels scurry up trees and telephone poles, across telephone cables and lawns. Squirrels are even better climbers than you may think. They can climb brick walls and can hang from trees with only [...]
In the summer, barbeques and pool parties take over backyards. When you are inside, you either blast the A/C, or you open the windows to get a summer breeze. This time of year can be fun, but wild animals can be a huge problem. Barbecues and [...]
When most people worry about animal pests in their neighborhood, their biggest concerns are usually large animals such as deer, raccoons, and bears, but one of the most widespread pests in the world today comes in a small package, the common house sparrow. House sparrows are [...]
Summer is not far away. With less than a month from the beginning of the new season; much of the offspring of pest wildlife in the area is growing and almost ready to go out of their nests and dens - if they haven’t already. This [...]
Keeping squirrels, raccoons, birds and other small animals out of your home garage and property can be a challenge, but it’s worth the effort to avoid possible damage that can be done to your home. You must remember that animals are attracted to your home by [...]
With birds migrating back north and animals coming out of hibernation, your home can be the target of new homes for the spring mating of wildlife. Weather inconsistencies such as bitter cold days followed by hot rainy ones may inconvenience people, but they often drive pests [...]
Spring has arrived once again, and with Daylight Savings Time and warmer weather, the birds are returning from the south. When birds migrate home, many of them seek residential and commercial buildings for places to live. Whether you have pigeons or blue jays; the birds [...]
About a month ago, a 6 year old boy in Elmwood Park was assaulted by a raccoon who had run out from behind. The small boy was attacked on his way to school while walking with his mother when the raccoon jumped on him and [...]
As of the past few years, wild turkey populations in New York and New Jersey have been on the rise, especially in suburban areas. This influx of large birds has caused traffic delays, home damage, car accidents, and a host of other issues. Wild turkeys [...]
The recent snowstorm that covered much of the Northeastern United States is driving wildlife indoors. huge snow piles, covered food sources, and frigid dens leave many animals looking for a place to go. Many animals will attempt to infiltrate homes during the cold weather, especially in [...]