Have you ever driven down the road and seen a large animal cross the road in front of your vehicle. The animal looks like a mangled dog that's a lot bigger than a medium size dog so you're asking yourself, what was that? Coyotes have been migrating East since the early 20th century. They're able to adapt and expand into environments modified by humans and enlarging its range by moving into urban areas within the Eastern U.S. Eastern coyotes are actually somewhat bigger than

While laying in your nice comfy, warm bed you go over the day's events before closing your eyes to fall asleep. Just as you close your eyes, there are noises that are coming from your attic right above your head. There shouldn't be any type of noise up there because the wind is not blowing. However, there's a lot of noise but why? Squirrels are one of the unwanted nuisance pest that can take up residence within your attic. These pests cause a lot of noise while everyone has s

Today, January 21st is squirrel appreciation day according to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Squirrel Appreciation Day was established by a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina. The reasoning behind this day is, "A celebration of the event itself is up to the individual or group - anything from putting out extra food for the squirrels to learning something new about the species", according to Christy Hargrove. January 21st is an opportunity to appreciate these tree cli

It's inevitable. There are times within our lives there becomes a situation in which we are going to need some type of animal service. Either with a pet or a nuisance wildlife animal. There comes that choice in which we are supposed to contact the particular type of person who is licensed within that field; however, knowing who to contact is the key. For any wildlife animal service needed, you will need to contact a company who specializes within that area. Elite Wildlife Rem

Our area is experiencing a significant amount of snow for the season. Roadways are hazardous. VDOT (vehicle department of transportation) and independent workers are working around the clock to keep the roads and store parking lots safe. If you are able to stay off the roads, please do. This will allow VDOT and the independent workers to clean the roadways easier and safer. Driveways and sidewalks don't get cleaned by the workers; therefore, it's up to the homeowner to clear

Raccoons are known to be a major pest. These pesty animals can cause damage to the outside of a home by tearing apart soffit with their human like hands and chewing roof material with their sharp teeth to gain access inside a home. Once inside the home these nuisance pests can cause a significant amount of damage by chewing into drywall, insulation and wires. They also leave their urine and feces throughout the attic space which can cause diseases. Raccoons not only can cause

Ever since I was young, my father always looked into the Farmer's Almanac to foresee the upcoming winter season. He always said the almanac will give us an insight on how bad the winter for that year will be. The almanac states for the Winter of 2019 that this area will have colder than normal temperatures and even a significant amount of snow. So far this season, we have seen few inches of snow in this area with very cold temperatures. However, the last couple of weeks the

Squirrels can conquer almost all obstacles that is presented to them. Especially if they want to take up residence within your home during the colder season. It won't take long before you end up having an infestation. Squirrels can have a litter of 3-5 babies at every They will tear up insulation to use in their nests, defecate, and make obnoxious noises day and night. Squirrels can chew and gnaw on wooden support beams, walls, and electric wiring. Their nesting areas can tur

Once nuisance pests enter your home, they can cause significant damage which can amount to thousands of dollars. It is important to clean the mess of a wildlife animal after a professional wildlife technician removes the animal(s) from your home. Here are the reasons "why" you should complete this process. Feces Any animal that inhabits your home will leave feces and urine of the space they inhabit. The amount of time an animal has inhabited the space, there can be a signific