Nice shelter and shade, access to plenty of food, and great places to hide–all of the reasons that your chickens love to spend time in the coop make this also an ideal spot for rats and mice. Unfortunately, when rodents take up residence inside of your chicken coop, you could be facing all kinds of problems, from stolen eggs and missing chicken feed to exposing your flock to potential illnesses carried by the critters. Read More»
If you’ve spotted bats on your property, you may be both mystified and a little scared. You might not know whether you should attempt to remove them or leave them be. The information here can help you learn more about the ramifications of having bats in your house so you can better decide what to do. Poison Might Be Illegal If you have considered poison for bats, it’s vital that you know your state could prohibit that. Read More»
Summer. It’s the time for outdoor fun, family vacations, and picnics. It’s also the time for flies. Unfortunately, when flies start congregating around your home, they usually bring maggots with them. If you’ve ever had a maggot problem, you know how disgusting they are. If you’ve never had a problem with maggots, you don’t want this summer to bring your first encounter with them. Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep flies, and maggots, away from your home this summer. Read More»
If you live in community living or a large apartment complex, your apartment manager or property manager may at some point notify you that a bed bug-sniffing dog will be coming through. A notable issue with bed bugs in the building has to be the motivating factor, which for any tenant is quite an uncomfortable thought. However, the idea that a dog could sniff out something as tiny as a sesame seed, much less a colony of these bugs, seems really far-fetched despite a dog’s ability to smell hundreds of times better than humans. Read More»
When the weather gets warmer, wildlife outside your home tends to become more active. This is especially true when it comes to rodents and insect pests. You can avoid an infestation of your home by wildlife intruders by doing the following six things during early spring: Clean out your kitchen and food storage areas Spring cleaning is important when it comes to keeping warm weather pests out of your home. Read More»