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Chipmunks or Squirrels: Which Pest Wildlife is Worse for Your Property?
Chipmunks and squirrels are closely related, and both are members of the squirrel family. But they have significantly different characteristics that impact how they interact with homes and businesses in NYC and the types of damage they can do. In New York and New Jersey, the local species [...]
How Do We Find Entrance Points for Mice and Rats?
It is not enough to trap rodents living on your property. Though this might temporarily remove the immediate problem, it does not address how mice and rats got into your home, and if they found their way in once then more are likely to follow after. At NY [...]
Animal Related Roof Damage
A roof protects your home or business from weather and animals. But even high-quality roofing materials are fragile and those same animals that roofs are supposed to keep can also be damaged by some animals depending on the area. The shingles, tiles, and other elements like vents, soffits, [...]
Myths and Facts About Birds and Bird Removal
Whether they are out in nature or nesting in your attic, birds are everywhere in NY and NJ. But most people know very little about birds and bird removal. Separating the myths from reality can help you make informed decisions about what to do if you [...]
Where Do Raccoons Hide on NYC Properties?
NYC is a hotspot for raccoons. As omnivores who will eat nearly anything, there is always food for them, whether it is in an open trash can or berries growing on bushes at the local park. But the development in the city has left few places in nature [...]
Where Do Raccoons Live During the Day?
Raccoons are nocturnal animals. They come out at night to forage for food and then often return to their dens in the morning. A raccoon den provides them a warm, safe place to sleep until they are ready to hunt again. In breeding season in the spring, the [...]
Are Animal Invasions Covered by Solar Panel Warranties?
Roof solar panels are great for the environment and your energy costs, but they are also the perfect place for animals to nest. The space between the panel and your roof provides protection from weather elements and predators. Birds, rodents, squirrels, and other animals have all been known [...]
Signs of “Dumb Rabies” in Wildlife
Rabid animals are sometimes described as foaming at the mouth and attacking unprovoked. These are symptoms of rabies, but there’s actually more than one type of rabies, and the aggressive, foaming mouth kind is only of the “furious” form. Other animals experience “dumb rabies,” also known as paralytic [...]
Types of Bats in NYC
The entire state of NY is home to 9 different bat species with 6 regularly living in at least one of NYC’s five boroughs. All of these bats are insectivores and they play an important role in reducing the city’s populations of mosquitoes and other unwanted insects. Of [...]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Mouse and Rat Invasion
No rodent infestation is ever welcome on your property. If you’ve heard scratching behind your walls or noticed droppings on the ground, a nest of mice or rats is the usual culprit. It is often difficult to tell without seeing one of these animals which rodent – mouse [...]
Common Opossum Problems in NJ Properties
Opossums are extremely beneficial for our environment. They eat bugs like ticks, and decaying organic matter like fruits and vegetables, keeping the areas they live cleaner. Their hissing and bared teeth reaction when approached is all for show - these animals are essentially harmless to people. However, having [...]
Why You Should ALWAYS Stay Away from a Raccoon During the Day
As nocturnal creatures, raccoons don’t typically spend much time outside during the day. Seeing one wandering around can actually be cause for concern, as raccoons usually have a reason for displaying this unusual behavior. These are some of the reasons you may see a raccoon during the day [...]
Decontamination After a Squirrel Infestation
Every animal leaves traces when they nest inside a property. Squirrels tend to be somewhat cleaner than other wildlife invaders. They don’t scatter their droppings on every available surface like rodents and their smaller size makes them less destructive than larger animals like raccoons. But they do still leave [...]
