The two most common rat species in Northern US are the Norway and Roof rats. Both can gain entry to your home, cause damage, and carry diseases. Knowing what kind of rat infestation you have can help identify how they got in, or where they may [...]
Gophers can be a huge problem for homeowners, especially for gardeners. A small mammal, the gopher can easily dig through dirt and create caves and tunnels underground. A gopher is about 15-35 cm long, with fur colors ranging from blacks and browns to white. They are [...]
With the growing number of wild turkeys in Staten Island, they are becoming a problem to local some residents. Whether they are sitting on your lawn, to walking in the street, these big birds can be more trouble than they look. But what can they do [...]
Cockroaches live in a vast range of environments around the world. These pest species fancy warm weather and are usually found in the buildings of heavily populated cities and also in the southern United States. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that [...]
A large number of bees swarming in a tree in your garden or around your home can be frightening, particularly if they establish a hive within the framework of your house. However, bee swarms and nests can be safely managed if you follow careful procedures and [...]
According to recent news reports, there are twice as many rats as people in New York City. NYC officials have declared war on rats in their latest effort to attack a population that experts estimate could be double that of the Big Apples 8.4 million people. [...]
Removing a pest from your home is only one step to keeping your home pest free. If you fail to follow up on the damages the original invaders caused, new pests can move in. The damaged parts of the home provides other problems for homeowners. Especially [...]
Moles are subterranean mammal that digs a network of tunnels underground. They feed on insects, roots, and bulbs in order to survive. Moles can dig a large network of tunnels, consisting of both surface tunnels and deep tunnels in a relatively short amount of time, ruining [...]
“How much could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are a species that are both celebrated and unwanted. They are most well known for groundhog day where we celebrate them in hopes of predicting when spring will start. [...]
Nature may be beautiful, but no one wants an unwanted guest on their property. Luckily, there are ways we can discourage or even prevent animals from invading our homes and gardens. By taking preventive steps early, we might be able to stop animals from spoiling our [...]