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The Damage Squirrel Infestations Cause

DATE POSTED: September 17, 2018

If you live in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, or Rhode Island, chances are you’ve seen quite a few squirrels hopping across your lawn or climbing up your bird feeders.

Shrewsbury Residents Fed Up With Squirrels

DATE POSTED: March 13, 2018

Squirrels are fun to watch running around outside or jumping from tree to tree. Their bushy tails and quick movements keep us entertained. Although they are cute and seem innocent, squirrels can wreak havoc on your property if left unattended. They cause problems both indoors and out and can be dangerous if you try to remove the on your own. If you know or suspect that squirrels may be damaging…

Common Wildlife Problems In New England

DATE POSTED: January 5, 2018

Raccoons, squirrels, and skunks are more than just a nuisance in New England - they can cause extensive property damages and put you and your family at risk for diseases. Squirrels and raccoons have been known to rip up insulation in attics, chew through electrical wiring, and build nests in the soffit or wall voids. Their feces can contain diseases that can be transmitted to humans, which means…

Why Wildlife Are More Of A Problem In The Fall

DATE POSTED: November 13, 2017

Perhaps you've noticed more animal activity recently. More deer sightings, squirrels at every turn, and an obstacle course of various kinds of roadkill. We might attribute this to hunting season and how we can stir up an ecosystem by traipsing through it, but in fact, most mammals become naturally more active during the fall as they prepare to overwinter. The search for food and shelter is an…

Is It Possible To Tell If A Bat Is Rabid?

DATE POSTED: September 8, 2017

Bats can carry rabies. This is the case with most mammals. But did you know that bats are the most common rabies vector species in North America? That is, most of the documented cases of rabies transmission in the U.S. from approximately 1957 to 2007 were due to infection by bats. Although the number is low, it is actually higher than cases of rabies transmitted by raccoons, skunks or even dogs.

Common Damages Chipmunks Can Cause

DATE POSTED: August 29, 2017

/pest-identificationAre you noticing chipmunks on your South Portland property? We aren't talking about the singing, dancing kind, we're talking about the kind that can cause damages to your yard or home if they are allowed to multiply, dig up your gardens, or get into your attic and wall voids.

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