When you go out in your yard or garden this spring, you may see holes in the ground and wonder what caused them. If they were not created by your dog, a wild animal is most likely to blame. Different animals leave distinctive signs of disturbance in the ground as they search for food or…
Squirrels often look for warm and safe places to live in the attics of people’s houses. An attic is an especially good place for a mother squirrel to make a nest and raise her young. Squirrels can cause damage to the attics they occupy. They often chew on boards or electrical wires. They can leave…
Skunks look for shelter in people’s yards, particularly under porches and sheds and in wood piles. Skunks can be a nuisance if they spray people or pets with their foul-smelling oil. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make your yard a less attractive place for skunks to make their dens. Remove…
Opossums are generally harmless, but they can be a nuisance if they go through trash cans looking for food or make their home inside a shed or garage. If opossums are living in your yard, you may be able to get rid of them yourself. Here are some strategies you can try. Get Rid of…
Bats look for warm places to live and frequently choose the attics of houses. They live in large colonies that often include hundreds of bats. They leave behind urine and guano, or droppings, that can cause damage to a house, a foul odor, and possibly even health problems in humans. Bats Need to Be Excluded…
Raccoons often live in urban environments around people. They look for sheltered places where they can make their dens and frequently choose to live in or under buildings that are meant to be used by humans. A raccoon can squeeze through an opening as small as 4 to 6 inches in diameter and can use…