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 [...]
A Boy Scout Leader in Rockaway, NJ in late December, only a day after the yearly New Jersey bear hunt ended. The fifty year old leader had been regularly exploring that same cave since the 1980’s and had never encountered a bear in there before. [...]
December has been a record setting month of big shopping, and warm weather in the New York, New Jersey area. Wildlife has been more active than usual due to the warmer weather. The weeks of warmth have led to more animals out and about than [...]
When the weather gets cold, we all like to turn up the heat, or throw another log on the fire. Mice on the other hand, like to settle for the winter inside someone’s home to stay warm. No one wants a mouse in their home, [...]
New Jersey is home to 23 species of snakes. Of these species, 2 are venomous. The cold weather of winter deters the cold-blooded animals to stay out of the open air, but many seek shelter. Most snake species in New Jersey are born from the [...]