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Top 5 Entry Points Wildlife Use to Invade Homes

Top 5 Entry Points Wildlife Use to Invade Homes Your home provides a perfect sanctuary for wildlife, as it is warm and safe, protected from predators and harsh weather. These conditions also make your home perfect for animals to have their babies in. Some of the most common nuisance critters you might have nesting inside…

Written by on July 15, 2025

Bats in the Attic? Why DIY Bat Removal Can Backfire

Bats in the Attic? Why DIY Bat Removal Can Backfire It happens more often than you think: you might notice squeaking or flapping sounds coming from your attic space, or you might spot large piles of bat droppings inside your attic insulation. These are the common indicators of bats nesting inside your attic space. Many…

Written by on July 9, 2025

Do Mothballs Really Keep Animals Away?

Do Mothballs Really Keep Animals Away? Many homeowners rely on household hacks or false information to deter nuisance wildlife, but does it really work? For example, mothballs are commonly touted as a great way to get rid of raccoons, squirrels, snakes, skunks and other nuisance wildlife that may be causing issues, but there is little…

Written by on June 27, 2025

What Attracts Snakes to Homes in Westchester?

What Attracts Snakes to Homes in Westchester? Do you have a problem with snakes inside your crawl space, attic, or garage in Westchester? While most snakes in the area aren’t venomous, that doesn’t mean homeowners are ready to let these reptiles into their homes. But what actually attracts snakes to your property? And how can…

Written by on June 10, 2025

Are Groundhogs Tearing Up Your Yard? Here’s What You Can Do

Are Groundhogs Tearing Up Your Yard? Here’s What You Can Do Are you noticing soft, weak ground in your yard, a torn-up garden, large mounds of dirt, and holes underneath your deck or porch? You might have a groundhog problem. Groundhogs are a common nuisance wildlife in the Westchester, NY area during the spring and…

Written by on May 6, 2025

Your Guide to Spring Wasps and Hornets

Your Guide to Spring Wasps and Hornets During the springtime, stinging insects like wasps and hornets will build nests on your deck or porch, on your eaves, and even inside your attic space. Wasps and hornets are known for delivering painful, powerful stings, more than once, whenever something gets too close to their nest. This…

Written by on April 29, 2025

Common Myths About Bats DEBUNKED!

Common Myths About Bats DEBUNKED! Bats are a very misunderstood species, and due to unfair depictions in storytelling and pop culture, they have garnered a bad rap. However, bats are a very beneficial species that is crucial to the environment! While bats can be dangerous when they get inside your home, they are also federally…

Written by on April 15, 2025

Are Squirrels Dangerous?

Are Squirrels Dangerous? Squirrels scurrying across fences and along tree branches are a very common sight for homeowners in Westchester County. Squirrels can be spotted running across rooftops and getting close to porches and decks. While squirrels may look cute, the damage they do to your home and the diseases they can spread are anything…

Written by on March 19, 2025

The Benefits of Professional Wildlife Removal Services vs DIY Methods

The Benefits of Professional Wildlife Removal Services vs DIY Methods An unfortunate reality of owning a home is that you have to deal with the occasional pest infestation, or even a wildlife problem. Critters like raccoons, squirrels, bats, and more will break their way into your home, often choosing your attic as a nesting spot….

Written by on March 14, 2025

When To And When NOT To Call A Professional Wildlife Removal Company

When To And When NOT To Call A Professional Wildlife Removal Company When faced with a nuisance wildlife situation, you might find yourself wondering who you can call to help you out. We commonly receive calls from people across the Westchester County area that are wondering who they need to get in contact with to…

Written by on February 25, 2025