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How Do Animals Keep Cool in the Summer? Have you ever wondered where common critters like raccoons and squirrels go when it gets too hot outside? When the intense heat and humidity of summer get the best of us, we can easily go back inside our nice air-conditioned homes, but the wild animals lurking in…
Understanding the Behavior and Habitat of Foxes in Suburban Areas Foxes have become increasingly common in suburban areas, adapting to environments where natural habitats intersect with human developments. These intelligent and adaptable creatures are often seen in yards, parks, and even city streets, searching for food and shelter. Understanding the behavior and habitat of foxes…
Eco-Friendly and Humane Wildlife Deterrent Methods for Your Garden Spring and Summer are the gardening seasons, but homeowners are often frustrated by the presence of destructive critters like groundhogs and rabbits that can wreak havoc in your garden as they burrow underneath your plants and feast on your crops. Groundhogs and rabbits aren’t the only…
The Benefits of Installing Bat Houses for Natural Pest Control Bats are associated with diseases like rabies and histoplasmosis, and they are the last thing you want in your attic. However, bats can be a beneficial species to have on your property when they aren’t in your house, as they serve as a means of…
Wasps to Watch Out for This Spring in Westchester, NY As the weather begins to warm up in Westchester County, stinging insects like wasps are emerging to build their nests. Unfortunately, you often find wasps building their nests on your deck or porch, or even sometimes inside your garage or attic! Don’t worry, Westchester Wildlife…
The Two Squirrel Nesting Seasons Squirrels are one of the most persistently annoying nuisance animals in the Westchester County area, known for scratching and gnawing their way into attics to build their nests, often ripping up and soiling your insulation in the process. Squirrels are drawn to your home’s attic because it provides them with…
Bird Proofing Your Home This Spring Spring is almost here, and birds have already been causing issues in homes across Westchester County. Birds like pigeons, starlings and sparrows are known to nest inside attic spaces and exterior dryer vents, where they can cause extensive damage to your attic insulation and pose a fire hazard with…
How to Prevent Groundhogs This Spring Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are one of the most notorious wildlife you can have in your yard, as once these critters exit hibernation in the spring, they will rip up your lawn, hollow out the ground underneath structures like sheds and decks, and raid your garden for any…
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