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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Quick Answer Usually only temporarily. Most raccoon deterrents, including peppermint oil, ammonia, ultrasonic devices, motion lights and loud sounds may briefly discourage raccoons, but rarely solve the problem long-term once they have identified your attic, roofline, soffit, or property as a shelter or food source. Deterrents most likely to fail What actually works What actually …
You’ve seen a few squirrels in your backyard and they were the most adorable thing ever. A few months have passed, and now you see a few raccoons, a couple of new bee hives, a lot more squirrels, two new snakes, and some bats. What is happening you ask yourself? It was acceptable at first, …
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