With the warm weather coming around you might start to notice an increase in wildlife around you. You might think to yourself “wow those squirrels are really cute and look cuddly” but imagine them stuck in your house chewing through your walls. They are known to [...]
With Spring finally here, wild animals become more active. Rats are among the the most common animals to damage a house in the spring. These tiny rodents can bring large damage and even other pests to your home. Rats only require a very small opening [...]
Spring is nearly here. Birds return from their winter migrations, and most animals in the area emerge from either hibernation or dormancy. The plants begin to grow, and new generations are born. With the arrival of new young, and times of more activity in animals, your [...]
Chipmunks may look cute, but they can destroy your home. These little rodents can dig and damage the structural integrity of homes, sheds, pools, stairs, or decks. They have been known to dig up flower bulbs, damage gardens, steal pet food, and empty bird feeders. Chipmunks [...]
As winter is in full swing, snakes might be a problem for homeowners. Cold-blooded snakes do not produce their own body heat, so they go into hibernation during the cold season. However, some of the places they hibernate could be in or around the home. Snakes [...]
Raccoons are known to create devastating damage on residential and commercial property alike. In the wild, raccoons tend to live in hollow trees, logs, and caves near rivers, lakes, and streams. In these rural areas, raccoons will raid poultry houses, feed on farm crops and even [...]
Living in New York and New Jersey, you may see a large number of pigeons everywhere, especially in the commercial areas. Pigeons are the number one bird pest in the country. These dirty birds can be a major problem for both residential and commercial buildings. Pigeons [...]
Sometimes people can mistake rats for mice, or vice versa. While both pests can be unwanted in your home, there are a few differences. Mice are generally half the size of a rat when they are both full grown, with a length of 20 cm (counting [...]
One of the most common pests, opossums (sometimes referred to as possums), can be a tricky animal to deal with. They are roughly the size of a house cat. They eat just about anything, and can even pretend to be dead, making capture dangerous. Opossums can [...]
When you have a skunk problem, you usually know it. Mostly because of the stench. They are roughly 60-70 cm long when fully grown. Skunks are black, with one or two white horizontal stripes. Some species have white spots rather than stripes. Skunks may carry rabies. [...]