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How Many Pigeons Live in NYC?
How Many Pigeons Live in NYC? There were not always pigeons in New York. These birds are not native to the United States - although today they are an expected part of almost every major city, NYC included. Settlers from Europe likely brought pigeons with them in the [...]
Common Challenges to Trapping Rats
Common Challenges to Trapping Rats You’ve noticed rat droppings on your floors or in your cupboards. Or maybe you have heard skittering noises at night. You may even have seen a large rat inside your home. Like most people, you probably set out rat traps around your home, [...]
Are Sticky Traps a Good Solution for Mice and Rats?
Are Sticky Traps a Good Solution for Mice and Rats? You have a range of options when you need to trap a rodent in your house or apartment. One of the traps types you will find most often at your local hardware store or online marketplace are glue [...]
How to Find a Rat Entrance
How to Find a Rat Entrance When you have rats in your home or business, rat traps are only a temporary solution. You may get rid of some of the rats that are currently in your home, but you have not addressed the underlying problem: Somewhere on your [...]
Problems with Dead Animals and When to Get Professional Wildlife Control
When you think of wildlife control, you may picture a nest of mice scrambling behind your walls, bats in your attic, or an aggressive raccoon in your backyard. While any situation with living wildlife presents real threats that need fast professional attention, dead animals inside your home can [...]
Repairing Damage Left from a Raccoon Infestation
A nuisance wildlife infestation in your residential or commercial property is going to leave behind damage. If the animal in your property was a raccoon, the damage is likely to be more extreme than other wildlife pests due to the animal’s larger size and strength. This destruction left [...]
How Do Bird Droppings Become Dangerous?
Birds poop. A lot. Some people have had the unfortunate experience of being pooped upon by a bird that flies overhead. Others find that their patio furniture or deck has dozens of droppings in a matter of days when it’s left uncovered. Any place you sit outdoors has [...]
What Types of Damage Do Chipmunks Cause?
Chipmunks are a popular outdoor animal. But the chubby cheeks and chittering of chipmunks quickly cease to be cute when you are dealing with these rodents on your property. While they might not carry the same risk of destruction as other rodents like mice and rats, chipmunks can still [...]
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 [...]
