Posts with the tag: "pest proofing"

Squirrels, Skunks And Raccoons, Oh My!

DATE POSTED: December 23, 2014

Would Dorothy be proclaiming this if she were to go up into your attic spaces, or crawl under your deck? Wild animals can be scary business--even animals you wouldn't expect to be dangerous, like a squirrel. A trapped animal, or an animal protecting her young, can be a danger to you and your family.

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4 Ways Your Home Is Inviting Winter Pests Inside

DATE POSTED: November 27, 2014

The cycles of nature ensure that every year the same thing is going to happen. It is going to get cold and bugs and mammals are going to seek shelter from that cold. It is as inevitable at the rising of the sun. But having pests inside your home isn't inevitable. Bugs and wildlife are looking for the "right" place to overwinter or hibernate. Are you inviting them to stay at your house? Let's find…

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5 Tips To Prevent Mice From Entering Your Home

DATE POSTED: October 29, 2014

Seeing a little mouse scurrying across your kitchen floor is never a welcomed sight. Mice are not just annoying they are also a health hazard and dangerous for your home. These small, grey rodents have a tan belly and are about 2.5 to 3.5 inches long. They can be found throughout the United States and are the most common kind of rodent found in a home. They multiply quickly and adapt easily…

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Why You Don't Want To Share Your Home With Raccoons

DATE POSTED: October 22, 2014

I'm just going to come out and say it, I'm a fan. Raccoons are just about the coolest animal in the world. When I was a young boy, my friend had a pet raccoon, and I was allowed to feed it through the wire mesh of the cage. I don't remember what food we were giving him, because this was a very long time ago. But I still remember the leathery hands of that raccoon, as he grabbed my finger, and held…

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The Return Of Pumpkin Spice...And Fall Pests

DATE POSTED: October 8, 2014

Fall is a wonderful time of year, because it is when Dunkin' Donuts brings back pumpkin lattes.  So, in celebration of this incredible drink, I am going to attempt to use the Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice Latte as an allegory for fall pest prevention.

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3 Tips To A Pest Free + Energy-Efficient Home

DATE POSTED: October 6, 2014

What's your heat bill look like? Would you rather see some of that money go into your pocket, rather than out the chimney? There are actually some pest prevention methods that can help you shave some money off that energy bill. Hang with me for a couple minutes, and I'll show you how.

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