It's that time of year again. Warmer weather... men wearing sandals, ladies wearing flip flops and kids going barefoot. This is the time of year in which everyone has to look out for poisonous snakes. The venomous snakes found in Virginia are Copperheads, Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) and Timber Rattlesnake. Here are some precautions to take when it comes to venomous snakes: 1. The most important is to leave a snake alone. Bites occur when people try to kill or move the snake

Winter is almost gone. Imagine all the parties you're going to have because the evenings will be getting warmer. You'll be sitting around with all your friends planning out the rest of spring and into the summer when you start to hear the "zap" coming from your bug zapper hanging on the porch. Has it ever come across your mind why bugs are not smart enough to stay away from them.? Well, here's why. A theory behind the "why" is because they mistake the light for the moon. Even

Spring is right around the corner. You want to make sure you know what to look and listen for if you think you have squirrels in your attic. 1. Sounds are heard early in the morning and at dusk. The sounds are scampering which are louder than rats or mice. 2. Droppings from a squirrel is oblong shaped and rounded on the ends. Fresh droppings are dark brown and the older the droppings the lighter they are. 3. They make big and messy nests which is constructed of various materi

Animals have a way of getting into certain areas they don't belong. Your home is your castle and it's a place for you to enjoy without having to worry about any wildlife intruding on your enjoyment. Here are 4 common entry points wildlife find to gain access into your domain: 1. roof vents: it is easy for an animal to squeeze under a vent to gain access to your attic 2. chimneys: animals will climb down open chimneys 3. worn soffit or siding: soffits are the weak point of th

Come feed the little birds, show them you care And you’ll be glad if you do Their young ones are hungry, their nests are so bare All it takes is tuppence from you” – Tuppence – Mary Poppins John Porter, (R-IL) read a resolution into the Congressional Record which proclaimed the month of February, National Bird Feeding Month. The reason behind this is to help the birds survive the harsh winter months by providing them food, water, and shelter. It also brings families toget

The winter holidays have come and gone so the next big day is fast approaching. February 14th has been designated Valentine's Day or "Love Day". Many couples surprise their significant other with cards, candy, flowers, a nice dinner, or even a getaway for two. As we celebrate this day with our "honey", so do some animals celebrate their "love" during that timeframe as well. Once the harsh days of winter has passed, some animals can be seen coming out of their hibernating spo

The morning of February 2nd, the famous groundhog comes out its hole to determine if we have six more weeks of winter or if spring is around the corner. Listed are some fun facts regarding our famous animal on his special day. 1. Groundhog's Day didn't always involve groundhogs. The roots can be traced back to a Christian holiday called Candlemas Day. Members of the clergy would bless and distribute candles needed to put people through the remaining winter days. Tradition the