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. [...]
Bats are the type of animal that makes people feel uncomfortable. Some people may misunderstand information pertaining to the flying mammal, and take what they see about bats in movies or on TV as truth. Here we’ll discuss a few common fallacies and the reality behind [...]
Bed bugs are on the rise in New York City. Bed bug populations have been reported in recent years after almost 50 years of being quiet. What are bed bugs? How can you prevent and or get rid of them? NYNJ Wildlife removal has some important [...]
Raccoons have adapted to life in urban and suburban areas. Be aware that raccoons can carry diseases that can be spread to pets and humans. Some of the diseases carried by raccoons include Rabies, Raccoon Roundworm, and Leptospirosis. Rabies is a disease that is caused by [...]
The house mouse is considered one of the most bothersome pests in the United States. The house mice live and thrive in a variety of conditions around and in-home and farms. House mice eat food meant for your pets and even human food. They infect food-preparation [...]
Raccoons can be found throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, and southern Canada. As a medium-sized mammal, raccoons typically weigh between 10 and 30 pounds, and the males are usually larger than females. They can be easily identified by black rings around the eyes [...]
Fall is here, and as the weather becomes colder, more animals looking for shelter. One place many animals go for is the attic. While most people use attics for storage, an unoccupied, dry attic is a great place for animals to live because they can be [...]