Skunks are mammals that are found all across the United States. You have probably heard of skunks because of their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid from their glands. Skunks use this as a technique to repel predators that are threatening them.[1] Because skunks can spray a nasty liquid that leaves a lingering scent, you probably don’t want them roaming…
One of the most common and alarming pests in the United States is rodents. While the idea of having rodents in your home is terrifying, it is actually pretty common. According to the United States Census Bureau, 14.8 million homes had a rodent issue in 2021.[1] Have you ever heard scurrying noises in your walls? Maybe you have noticed scratching…
Squirrels are warm-blooded animals that are considered small to medium-sized rodents. They are found on every single continent except Australia and Antarctica. They have bushy tails and large eyes, making them cute and endearing to many people. While squirrels can certainly be considered cute, they are not always welcome on our property. Having a squirrel infestation can lead to damaged…
Beavers are considered large semi-aquatic rodents. They have round bodies, short legs, webbed toes, and hairless tails. Beavers always have thick brown coats with waterproof undercoats. These animals use their strong teeth and tools they find in the environment to build dams. Beavers might use trees, branches, grass, rock, and mud to create a dam in the water. Once their…
Squirrels might be cute with their fluffy tails and cheeks full of acorns, but that doesn’t mean you want them in your home. While they tend to live in trees, sometimes squirrels come onto human property to find food, water, and shelter. If there are entry points in your home, they might begin to live inside your attic. Maybe you…
You’ve likely seen a possum before. Maybe it was scurrying across your yard late at night or rifling through your garbage cans. While they can look like giant rats, possums are actually marsupials that originate from Australia. Even though possums are native to Australia, they can be found all across the United States. They migrated to America about 3 million…
In the United States, many people refer to vultures and buzzards as being the same animal. This is because early European colonists who settled in North America thought that vultures looked like the buzzards from their country. However, these birds of prey are actually two completely different animals. Vultures encompass two different groups: New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World…
Have you ever found an animal in your home? Maybe you woke up to a snake sitting in your bathroom or heard the sounds of rodents scattering inside of your walls. Finding an animal in your home is never fun, especially when you have to figure out how to remove them. Thankfully, wildlife removal companies can come to your house…
Foxes are small to medium-sized omnivorous mammals, meaning they eat both plants and meat. They belong to the Candiae family, which means they are related to dogs and wolves.[1] You can identify a fox by looking for their bushy tails, slender and whiskered muzzles, and elongated bodies. There are several different fox species, from the fennec fox and the arctic…
There are tons of different types of squirrels out there. Most people are familiar with tree squirrels, which are our furry friends who climb trees and walk along power lines in search of nuts to snack on. However, there is another type of squirrel that rarely spends any time in trees. While ground squirrels can climb trees if necessary, they…
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