Rats inhabit walls mainly to build nests near a reliable food and water source and to have a safe place to give birth to a litter of pups. Rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter, making it easy for them to enter your home and your walls. Rats typically enter homes …
Of all the creatures known for infesting homes, rats are among the most difficult to deal with. They are infamous for their resourcefulness, their intelligence, and the staggering rate at which they breed. So, to put it simply, a rodent infestation is a serious issue. The most common DIY rat control methods are rat repellents …
It’s hard to describe the smell of a dead animal decomposing. But, that foul smell is immediately recognizable and usually a homeowner or business owner’s first clue that something has died in the walls, attic, or somewhere else on the property. How bad and how long the smell lasts depends on multiple conditions: Unfortunately, the …
Like humans, critters prefer to stay warm and protected from the elements during cold weather. Attics and crawlspaces provide wildlife with warmth, nesting materials, and safety they need to survive during cold temperatures. The most common pests we see moving indoors during the colder months are squirrels, rats/mice, raccoons, and opossums. It’s important none of …
Bats are fascinating creatures that contribute significantly to the Canadian ecosystem by aiding in pollination and controlling pesky insect populations. However, when bats take up residence in homes and buildings, it can become problematic. The accumulation of bat guano from a colony of bats creates a strong odor, weakens the building’s structures, and introduces health …
Marmots hibernate in underground burrows for about eight months of the year. While they are inactive, these animals burn stored fat and slow their vitals to survive. In preparation for winter, marmots cover their tunnel entrances with dirt and plants to hide from predators. The critters emerge in the spring to mate and begin the …
The health of Canada’s wildlife is in question. According to The Living Planet Report Canada, there are about 11 threats they’ve identified as negatively affecting a majority of species. Mammals, the type of animal most often identified as a nuisance, have dropped in population by 43 percent. Several of the identified threats are caused by …
The two species of rat most likely to be a problem are Norway rats (brown rat) and roof rats (black rat). Rats typically live in urban or suburban areas if access to food sources, water, and shelter can be acquired. These pests can get inside through cracks and holes around the roof, on your walls, …
Mothballs are insecticides intended to kill clothes moths and other fabric pests. Controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency, they are illegal to use them for any purpose or by any method that isn’t specified on the label directions. This article explores whether mothballs are effective wildlife deterrents for mice, snakes, bats, and other creatures, and …
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Raccoons are among the most intelligent mammals, with between 438 and 512 million neurons in their brains. For context, a cat typically has 250 million. Golden retrievers have over 600 million neurons. Neurons send and receive messages between the brain and the body. The more active the neurons, the more information is being processed. Raccoons have extremely …
