Gopher vs Moles vs Groundhog
Burrowing animals can wreak all kinds of havoc around your home and yard. The most common pests that create holes and burrows in your yard are gophers, groundhogs, and moles. When you first experience animal holes in your yard, it’s difficult to know which pests are digging up your yard. Gophers Adult pocket gophers generally […]
How to Identify Snake Holes in North Carolina and What to Do About Them
Discovering holes in your yard can be unnerving, as it is often difficult to tell what created it, and if it is still occupied or not. Snakes, for example, tend to move into holes previously dug by rodents or other animals. Being able to identify these holes and determine if they are occupied by snakes […]
The Most Common Summertime Pests & Critters
Summer is the season of pests. Bugs seem to cloud our vision; nighttime is marked by a chorus of chittering insects; bites materialize suddenly on our skin. It can be an exasperating season if one doesn’t know how to deal with them. Here are a few common summer pests, and how to prevent them. Five […]
Will a Bat House Keep Bats out of the Attic?
Building a summer home for bats can play a vital role in their survival, providing optimal roosting conditions that they might have difficulty finding otherwise. They’ll make sure it’s worth your while, too: bats are voracious consumers of insect pests and will keep their populations low. Bat houses are low maintenance, and once the bats […]
Snake Holes in Florida
Discovering holes in your yard can be unnerving, as it is often difficult to tell what created it, and if it is still occupied or not. Snakes, for example, have a tendency to move into holes previously dug by rodents or other animals. Being able to identify these holes and determine if they are occupied […]
Are These Snake Holes in My Texas Yard?
Discovering holes in your yard can be unnerving, as it is often difficult to tell what created it, and if it is still occupied or not. Snakes, for example, tend to move into holes previously dug by rodents or other animals. Being able to identify these holes and determine if they are occupied by snakes […]
What Do Opossums Eat?
Opossums are intriguing critters. They are the only marsupials in North America. While any mammal can be infected with rabies, rabies is exceedingly rare in opossums. Their lower blood temperature of 94-97 degrees Fahrenheit might contribute to this. Opossums are opportunistic omnivores. Their diets influence their behavior and understanding it better can protect your home […]
Animal Noises in Attics
One of the most obvious signs that animals have entered your attic is strange noises. The most common nuisance wildlife complaint we hear from homeowners is weird noises from their attic. Paying attention to these noises and noting when they happen can go a long way toward helping you identify the nuisance animals in your […]
Can Rats Make You Sick?
While small in stature, rats can pose a significant risk to your health. These tiny rodents can carry a staggering assortment of diseases, many of which can be transmitted to humans. Some of these transmittable rat diseases are more serious than others, but understanding each disease and its symptoms is crucial to safeguarding your and […]
Is It Bad to Have an Animal in the Attic?
It is not good to have an animal in your attic. Animals damage your house, upset your life, and spread diseases. Attics are the quintessential animal hideout. They are warm, provide ample material for nests in the form of boxes and insulation, and are rarely visited by humans. Unless your house is supremely well protected, […]
