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Destroying the Rat King: To Stab or Not to Stab?
In spite of their long, slithering tails, chattering teeth, high-pitched squeals, and reputations for carrying any disease from swine flu to the plague, rats around the world serve an imperative ecological purpose. Rats are highly intelligent and curious creatures who...
Interesting Facts About Squirrels
Squirrels. Many people love to hate on squirrels. But like the mosquito, squirrels have their place in the food chain and play a role in the ecosystem. Sure, they can be a nuisance in your home. From chewing wires to dropping waste 40 or 50 times a day, they can be a...
Rat Solutions
There's a reason that the exclamation "RATS!" is a thing. It's because rats suck. Not only are they gnarly critters that can spread disease, they also breed quickly, and can destroy a myriad of things in your home. In fact, many people have tried (and failed) at...
Squirrel Diseases
The US is home to several types of squirrels. Because they don't usually attack or bite us, squirrels and humans generally coexist peacefully. There are, however, a few diseases that squirrels are unfortunately susceptible to which they can spread to humans....
Squirrels – Pets or Nuisance?
Squirrels are nature's cute and fluffy, nut-loving creatures. But everyone seems to have varying opinions on these adorable rodents. While some are fighting the uphill battle of keeping them out of their gardens and preventing them from chewing on wood, others are...
Rat Infestations
Rats are among the many annoying household pests that can infest your home. They carry diseases posing a threat to your health, and their eating habits and other behaviors are destructive to your home. Understanding the signs of a rat infestation will help you keep...
Dangers of Raccoons
While some may think that raccoons look cute and snuggly with their furry tails and built in burglar masks, they are quite the threat to your home, your family, and even your pets. Although they play an important role in the environment, like almost everything else...
Raccoons and Human Health
When you see a raccoon in the road or in the wild it probably doesn’t freak you out. However, if you see one inside or remotely close to your home, you think a little differently. Though raccoons can be a nuisance and are carriers of diseases, there may be things...
Keeping Pests Out of Your Home
All pests seek a location that meets their needs for survival. The basic needs of shelter, food, and water. As soon as they’ve found a comfortable home, the next thing they do is mate…and mate, and mate, and mate. Before you know it your home is littered with an...
Bats and the Diseases They Carry
It’s safe to say that most people don’t like bats. But that’s not really all that surprising. While some people may be grossed out by their appearance and erratic way of flying, there are good reasons to stay away from bats. The best reason being that bats carry a...