Birds are beautiful to look at and listen to – but only up to a certain point. Once they start building nests on your porch or deck, they can quickly become a problem. From causing damage to your home and blocking ventilation systems to transmitting diseases and building nests of flammable materials, there are many
If you ever found an abandoned, hurt or sick wild animal, would you be tempted to raise that critter as your pet? Hopefully not. Trying to raise a wild animal within your home is never a good decision. Here’s why! Wild Animals Could Carry Diseases Many wild animals can carry diseases without showing any symptoms.
Your home is cozy and welcoming – it’s a place you want to spend your time, so it only makes sense that raccoons stranded outside also want to make your home their home. While they want to be cozy in your attic, it’s understandable you don’t want them to stay very long. Removing them from
Hamilton is amongst the largest cities in Canada, and it only continues to grow. With so many people in the city, it’s natural that there will be some small creatures trying to make a home there too. Sometimes they invade our homes and create problems. Here are some of the common pests we see across
Raccoons are known for being a nuisance. These masked bandits are most well known for the garbage messes and lawn damage that they create at night. For the most part, their damage is nothing more than annoying. On rare occasions, however, raccoons have also been known for carrying rabies. Wondering what has been done in
Looking out your window onto your backyard, you may think that those raccoons, squirrels, ducks and other wildlife are cute. So cute that you may be tempted to feed them some of your food. But before you do, it’s important to know why you should be cautious about feeding wildlife. Here are three of the
If you’ve had a pest problem during the spring, summer and/or fall, you’re likely looking forward to winter now. Why? Because during the colder months, certain wildlife goes into hibernation. Wondering what hibernation actually means and which animals will experience it this winter? Here are the ins and outs of hibernation – and what that
Although squirrels, raccoons, skunks and rabbits may be entertaining to look at, they can quickly become a nuisance on your property. From leaving feces to strewing garbage, certain types of wildlife are best appreciated away from your property! Here are five things you can do to keep potential troublemaking wildlife away from your gardens, decks
Although squirrels can be entertaining to watch in your backyard, they can also create havoc. From eating birdseed, ruining gardens and sometimes even getting into your home, squirrels have the potential to cause a lot of damage. Here are five tips for removing squirrels from your property before any major damage occurs. 1. Control the
The jury is out on whether they are cute or ugly, but if you have an opossum (or possum) living under your porch or in your attic, you want it gone. While they are not the most destructive pest you could have, they do carry more than their fair share of parasites including ticks and