Now that spring is here, you are probably thinking about doing some cleaning and maintenance around your house. Wild animals make their homes in many places, including yards and hard-to-see areas in houses. They often become injured or even get killed when unsuspecting homeowners who are working in or around their homes don’t realize they…
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…
During the winter, animals such as squirrels are looking for warm places to make their dens. They often choose locations in people’s homes, especially attics. An attic is a warm, dry place that provides shelter from severe winter weather as well as predators. If squirrels are living in your attic, they will probably make their…
Wild animals often make dens in attics that offer shelter from cold weather, rain, and snow. Mothers frequently raise their babies in attics between March and October. If a wild animal is living in your attic, you may hear or see tell-tale signs. Here are some tips to help you identify the type of animal…
If you live in a house with a yard, you probably have squirrels. They can be a nuisance when they dig holes to bury acorns and chew on plants in a garden. Fortunately, there are several simple strategies you can use to make your yard an unattractive place for squirrels so they will stay away.…
Squirrels nest in the late winter and late summer. Many squirrels will be giving birth this spring in nests in people’s backyards. Babies may fall out of a nest, or it may be destroyed by a storm or by a homeowner cutting a tree that contains the nest. If you find a baby squirrel alone…
On warm spring days, many people like to go to local parks and feed wild animals, such as squirrels and birds. While people generally have good intentions, this can actually be harmful to wildlife. Most food that humans typically feed to wild animals does not have the nutrients they need to be healthy. Some human…
Electric utilities across the United States have long had to deal with a persistent problem that can knock out power to thousands of customers: squirrels. They routinely chew through wires and insulation and gnaw their way into substations. Storms generally cause the largest and most widespread power outages nationwide, but squirrels are the most frequent…
Animals such as squirrels burrow and chew their way into homes in an effort to escape cold or wet weather and can become trapped inside. They can enter a house through the vents and ducts in the heating system and get trapped in the furnace. If a squirrel gets trapped in your furnace, it needs…
Pumpkins are tempting treats for squirrels. If you have a Halloween pumpkin on your porch and are concerned about squirrels chewing it up, here are some strategies to keep them away. The best solution is to use a commercial repellent. Look for one made with rotten eggs. These repellents have a strong odor, especially right…