How to Get Rid of Mice
There’s an old adage that claims the following: for every mouse you see in the home, another ten are hiding nearby. Spotting a mouse making a mad dash across your kitchen floor, therefore, has worrisome implications. There are a few reasons mice are considered some of the more formidable pests—they breed rapidly, need very little […]
Is that bat poop? How to identify bat guano
Bat droppings, known as guano, are small and dark in coloration. The elongated pellets are crumbly and turn to dust when touched. Finding bat guano is a sure sign of a bat infestation. You can find deposits of guano accumulating within walls and attics as well as on the ground and roof tiles. The nutrient-rich […]
What Animal is in My Garage?
A garage affords a homeowner many luxuries, chief among them being extra space, and the ability to store one’s car in a safe place. But garages do have one big caveat: they are susceptible to pests. This is because garages—by virtue of their large doors that are often left open for extended periods of time—are […]
How to Identify Rodents in Your Yard
Rodents are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. Rodents are mammals; in fact, around 40% of all mammal species are rodents. They are incredibly diverse. They can adapt to live in urban and suburban habitats; both inside your home or in your yard. Whether […]
Rodent Identification Guide
Rodents are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. Rodents are mammals; in fact, around 40% of all mammal species are rodents. They are incredibly diverse and live in every region of the globe, including urban and suburban areas, where they have a reputation for […]
Animals in Crawlspace in Charleston
Charleston is a beautiful city. The beaches and ocean are one of the reasons people flock to the city. The proximity to water poses some risks. Most of Charleston County is in a floodplain. When heavy rain and high tide combine, an additional foot or two of water can rush toward your house. Many homes […]
How To Get Skunk Odor Out of Your House
Skunks can be found throughout most of the United States. Skunks are opportunistic omnivores. Their diet will consist of insects like grubs and bees, nuts, seeds, and small rodents. They can find food in the garbage and will eat your pet’s food. The animals have adapted to live in urban and suburban habitats. Skunks are […]
Commercial Vulture Control
Roosting vultures on your roof can seem ominous. The vulture is perching on your roof because it senses an animal carcass nearby. Turkey vultures and black vultures are the two species in the United States. Also known as buzzards, both raptor species have an important ecological role. They’re scavengers that feed mostly on carrion. Black […]
