Opossums can be a nuisance because they scavenge for food and like to make their homes in attics, under decks and houses, and even inside walls. The best way to get rid of an opossum is to have it trapped and relocated by a professional. Opossums are the only marsupials (mammals that carry their young…
Here are some steps you can take to prevent squirrels from invading your attic. For trees within six to eight feet of your house, prevent squirrels from climbing them by fastening a two-foot band of sheet metal around the trunk of the tree six to eight feet above the ground. Wrap wires around the trunk…
Bats like to make their homes in attics because they are warm, dry, safe places to live and raise their pups. However, their droppings and urine can cause a host of problems to you and your home. Bat guano (droppings) and urine can cause a foul smell, as well as the lung infection histoplasmosis, which…