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Are Opossums Dangerous?

DATE POSTED: August 25, 2017

If you are like many people, you are conflicted about opossums. When you see one, they look like oversized rats with big teeth, but then there are those cute videos online. Opossums are cuddling, carrying their young on their backs, and people are even putting them in sweaters. Then you are reminded about the hissing and beady eyes. Are opossums as dangerous as they look? This guide will help you…

What To Do If Chipmunks Invade Your Home

DATE POSTED: July 19, 2017

For some, the chipmunk is one of the cutest little forest creatures ever to wander the backyard. We laugh at their antics when they dart here and there or when they chase each other around the trees. Few of us are concerned when we see them eating leftover seeds spilled from bird feeders, and quite a few homeowners even will feed them on purpose.

How Much Damage Would a Woodchuck Do, If a Woodchuck Was Allowed To Do Damage

DATE POSTED: July 12, 2017

Ah, the woodchuck AKA the groundhog or even the whistle pig, depending on where in the country you live. From a distance, these creatures are cute and furry and even kind of funny as they dart from here to there or scramble into their dens at the first hint of danger. If you are like most people, you like to watch them right up until you realize that the woodchuck is a terrible tenant if it lives…

Opossum Prevention Tips

DATE POSTED: July 7, 2017

Opossums may be the size of an average house cat, but their distinctive pointy pink nose and rows of sharp pointy teeth are sure to give away their true identity. They can weigh as little as 4 pounds or as much as 15, and can be up to 20 inches long, with gray to black fur.

What Is Scarier Than Being Sprayed By A Skunk?

DATE POSTED: April 24, 2017

You've heard of the nightmare. Perhaps you have even lived it once or twice. Someone close to you gets sprayed by a skunk! Maybe it was a coworker who came to work with this nasty smell clinging to them--for weeks (and didn't even realize it). Perhaps your dog got sprayed and ran into your house. First, the smell knocked you over, set your nasal passages on fire, and made your eyes feel like they…

Dangers Posed By Squirrels In Your Home

DATE POSTED: March 23, 2017

Squirrels are fun. Don't you think? They perch on your fence and flick their tails in defiance at the cat trying to catch them. They chase each other around your yard, zigging and zagging and tumbling. And they perform amazing acrobatics trying to get into your bird feeders. Yes, they are fun. But you know what's not fun? When they find their way into your home. Not only is this no fun, but…

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