I have recently saw posts on Facebook of people saying that baby squirrels had fallen out of the nest and they need to know what to do with it. All babies are cute, whether it's a human being or wildlife animal. However, wildlife animals do NOT make good pets. Wildlife animals being referred to as any undomesticated animal species that its purpose is to live in the wild without being introduced to humans. A few examples are a raccoon, squirrel, bat, snake, fox or mouse. Here

Did you know that every home has at least one mouse? There is at least one mouse that lives in every home. No matter how new the home is, how clean the home is, or if you have seen evidence of mice. Mice are moving into your territory around this time of year because the days are becoming shorter and colder. These nuisance pests are looking for a home that provides warmth, shelter and a consistent food supply. Here are some reasons why you need to contact a wildlife professio

Turkey vultures, or turkey buzzards, are known to be in North America, southern Canada and South America. These animals are also to be known as being scavengers that feeds on dead and decaying carcasses. Here are some more facts about turkey vultures. 1. Vultures are able to eat carcasses that have rotted so much that they can be toxic to other animals. This helps prevent the spread of diseases from the carcasses. 2. They can find a dead animal a mile away due to the sense of

As Summer of 2018 gets close to the end mark, we have Fall right around the corner. So much happens during the Fall season. There's back to school, football, cooler days and nights, bonfires, hoodies, hunting, and so much more. My family gets excited this time of year because the hunting season will be opened. There are actually hunting rules provided by the state that we have to follow due to the animal population number that needs to be increased. Here is a list of some end

A homeowner takes pride in his/her home including the yard. An average homeowner can spend a minimum amount of $250 to fix or decorate their yard. There are nuisance pests that can dig holes in a yard which can effect the way the yard looks and/or can cause falling hazards. Moles and voles a couple of the smallest nuisance pests which can dig those holes. Here are some of the differences between the two to help you identify between them. Moles These animals are small mammals

Once nuisance pests enter your home, they can cause significant damage which can amount to thousands of dollars. It is important to complete the remediation process after a professional wildlife technician removes the animal(s) from your home, to restore it back before the animal(s) inhabited it. Here are the reasons "why" you should complete this process. Feces Any animal that inhabits your home using the space not only to live in but to also use the restroom. Depending the

Have you seen squirrels around your home? Are you awakened suddenly by noises in the attic at night? You are not alone. Here are some frequently asked questions when it comes to squirrels. 1. How does a squirrel get into my home? ~ Squirrels can enter a building by a hole that is as small as a quarter. If they find a hole that is not that big, they use their sharp teeth to tear the hole open more so they can fit in. The popular places squirrels enter a building are the roof

A raccoon can make himself a living space inside your home. These nuisance pests can cause thousands of dollars in damage inside your home alone. So, the main question which you will ask yourself is, how do I get it out? Sure you can get tons of information off the internet on how to remove nuisance pests from your home. However, is it legal? In the state of Virginia, it is ILLEGAL to -- take, possess, import, cause to be imported, export, cause to be exported, buy, sell, o

A couple days ago, I watched the newly released move Rampage staring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The movie is about different species of animals that get involved with this toxic fume that makes them over 1000 times bigger than what they actually are. There was a scene at the beginning of the movie of a creature that was suppose to be a mouse. That creature is nothing that you or I would want to deal with; however, I started thinking that even though these "creatures" are smal