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 Norway rat is an invasive species that damages property, spreads diseases, and ruins human and pet food. They are omnivores, meaning they eat anything. This includes meat, like eggs and other small animals, as well as grains, seeds, and vegetables, meaning these rats can also destroy crops. Why Are Norway Rats in Your House …
Marmots are large rodents that often-become nuisances to gardeners, farmers, and homeowners due to their appetites and burrowing habits. There are four marmot species in BC: the hoary marmot, the yellow-bellied marmot, the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot and the woodchuck. The yellow-bellied marmots (aka rockchucks) and woodchucks are the ones most likely to be …
