Raccoons may look like little bandits, but how do you know if they broke into your home? Raccoons are excellent climbers, have strong hind legs, and opposable thumbs; each make it very easy for the little garbage thieves to get into your trash - or your [...]
Raccoons survive in the wild due to a diet of wild plants and animals; but because of their adaptability, our garbage cans are veritable buffets for thousands of them lurking in the cities of New York and New Jersey. The highly diverse diet of a raccoon [...]
NYNJ Wildlife Removal spends more than 50% of our calls on Raccoon Removal. They are the most widespread mammal in our area. Raccoons are found everywhere from the forest to NYC. Contrary to popular belief raccoon populations are usually heavier in large cities than they are [...]
While we humans do our spring cleaning, pests out of hibernation are doing something else - spring breeding. Almost all pests breed after the winter, as a way for those who survive the harsh conditions of the cold season to repopulate. During this time, pests may [...]
In the spring gardens become high-profile targets for pests who are looking for a next meal. Sprouting plants and bulbs are often attacked by all sorts of pests, and the promise of food can keep pests coming back. Rabbits, squirrels, and moles, in particular, take a [...]
The weather isn’t letting up, and as the wind howls and brings in low temperatures, more wild animals will want better shelter. There are few shelters better for a cold pest than your home. With the temperatures dropping, and thermostats being cranked up, it's hard for [...]
There may be over a month until spring, but the Staten Island Groundhog Chuck’s prediction calls for an early change of seasons. When the warm weather comes, so do the pests. In the early spring, animals begin to come out of hibernation and hide. Most wildlife [...]
New York and New Jersey house over 10 species of snakes, 2 of which are endangered. Although cold-blooded, snakes in New York and New Jersey don’t all hibernate. Some species of snakes can live through the cold, especially if they can get into your home. [...]
Every winter, the cold weather drives all sorts of pests into homes. Each year, Americans spend over $4 billion on wildlife removal, and for good reason. Wildlife in your home can cause drastic health problems, fire hazards, and drafts that can raise the heating bill. Depending [...]
We know that keeping you, your family, and your home safe from invading animals is important. That is why we strive to provide the best possible service while following New York and New Jersey Animal Control laws and practices. This is a list the service you [...]