Opossums have not been much of a nuisance until recently. They are North America’s only marsupials and have several strange behaviours. Best known for their ability to “play dead” when threatened, they are mostly gentle, nocturnal animals that keep our tick, snail, and slug populations at bay. Opossums are well-adapted to a human environment, but …
Like humans, critters prefer to stay warm and protected from the elements during cold weather. Attics and crawlspaces provide wildlife with warmth, nesting materials, and safety they need to survive during cold temperatures. The most common pests we see moving indoors during the colder months are squirrels, rats/mice, raccoons, and opossums. It’s important none of …
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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