Pests
Termites

The termite (also mistakenly called white ants) is a member of the order Isoptera, a Latin term that refers to the fact that adult termites have a pair of wings of equal size. They belong to the superorder Dictyoptera. They are related to cockroaches. Some authors liken them to the order of ...

How to Get Rid of Termites FAST?

So you've realized you have a termite problem and now you're looking for the solution? Luckily you've come to the right place and our guide will teach you the most effective ways to remove termites from your home both naturally and through some less natural methods. Best natural methods to remove ...

How to Get Rid of Muskrats? [10 Tips That WORK]

The Muskrat If you're having problems with muskrats then left untreated it could cause you huge expense in the long term. So if you want to know how to get muskrats out your boat, lake, pond or prevent them from causing damage to your property then read our guide below Check out my tips ...

Will a Coyote Attack My Dog? | Coyote v Dog

Dog owners should be aware that coyotes will attack a dog and in some cases, they will snatch smaller breeds of dog to kill and eat as food. Larger dogs breeds are similarly matched to coyotes in terms of size and strength. However, Coyotes have more of a killer instinct due to living in ...

Can Raccoons Be Pets?

No, raccoons cannot be kept as pets as they are wild animals and due to current law in the U.S, it is illegal to take any animal from the wild. They can be purchased from licensed breeders but as they get bigger you will regret your decision for making that purchase. They don't always ...

Are Coyotes Dangerous?

Risks of injury from coyotes is rare but you must still consider young and adult coyotes as dangerous. Coyotes are wolf-like, wild dogs that roam North America and have wild instincts and are therefore predators that feed on most animals that are smaller than themselves. When it comes to ...

What are Coyotes Afraid of?

When you see coyotes in your neighborhood it really does make you wonder sometimes exactly what are coyotes afraid of? First of all, coyotes are scared of humans.  Human vs Coyote It often doesn't seem like coyotes are afraid of humans but it is a fact that the majority of the time a ...

Where do Coyotes Sleep?

Are you seeing coyotes near your home during the day but wondered where do coyotes sleep at night? In general, some of the places you'll find the coyote sleeping are: In their den Above the ground (openly or in cover) Tree stump Burrows plus many more places The coyote ...

What Do Coyotes Eat? List of Food Types

Do you have problems with coyotes and you're wondering what do coyotes eat? Good question... Here is a list of a Coyote's Favorite Food? As carnivores, their meals can be animals like... Deer Rodents and rabbits Small Livestock Birds Lizards Feral & Outdoor ...

How to Keep Coyotes Away? [10 Tips That Work]

Are you fed up of coyotes and want to know how to keep coyotes out of your yard and prevent them from damaging your property or threatening your pets? Take a look at my tips below to help keep coyotes away. Coyotes are adaptable creatures and are quick to seize an opportunity. They ...

What Do Bobcats Eat? [Bobcat Diet List]

Are you seeing bobcats around your yard and wonder what do bobcats eat? Bobcats are wild cats from the northern hemisphere which belong to the Lynx genus. They have short tails and tufted ears. They are felines of medium size (they do not reach 30kg of weight) that have strong legs and ...

Where do Bobcats Sleep? (Day or Night)

Are you curious to know about the lynx rufus species and wonder where do bobcats sleep? Below you'll find all the information that will answer your question. Generally, where you will find the bobcats sleeping are: Dense vegetation Forest edges Urban edges Swamps ...

Bobcat Screams & What a Bobcat Sounds Like?

The bobcat, a creature of the night produce the spookiest of sounds. For a real fright in the season of witches and the dead, pay attention to the nocturnal wildlife such as the Bobcat. When around the streets or in their habitats, the bobcat sounds like the noise heard only in a Jack the Ripper ...

Can you tame a Bobcat?

No you cannot totally tame a bobcat, many people have tried to domesticate bobcats and the results can sometimes be devastating. In this video below is a young child showing off in front of the camera for likes and shares, it's really irritating as this is partly why bobcats have such a bad ...

Are Bobcats Dangerous?

Are you seeing these North American wildcats around you and you're so concerned that you're asking how dangerous are bobcats? Well, there's lots to be concerned around the level of aggression and the predatory behavior of the lynx rufus species, which are also known as the red lynxes. ...

How to Get Rid of Raccoons Humanely/Naturally

Our Aim - is to remove any reason for a raccoon to visit your property and once ou method is fully implemented it will reduce the chance of them damaging your property and harming your pets too. We believe in the remove, deter and repel method and this has proven to work time and time again. ...

What are Termites?

Termites are a type of insect that you can find all over the United States, but they’re a bigger problem in the south. If you live in the far north, you’re not as likely to encounter these pests but for the rest of us, we’re likely to have some form of interaction with them at least once ...

What do Termites look like? – Recognise your foe

Termites are easily recognisable by their sort of milky brown colour but are often mistaken for ants due being of a similar size and body structure. Generally, you’re looking for something that is similar to an ant but there are a few key points to knowing the difference. It’s key that you ...

Termite Life Cycle – Life and Death

The queen in her initial year of laying eggs can produce any amount varying from a few hundred to thousands per day, allowing rapid expansion of the colony. Queens also have the ultimate control over how large the colony will grow and what types of termites are born by varying the pheromones she ...

Termite Swarms – What are nuptial flights?

Nuptial flights is the most important phase for a colony, the start of new beginnings. Flying termites, also known as termite swarmers, take to the skies in search of a new home once per year with the intention to create a completely new colony. The flight begins with the termite queen ...

Termite Frass (Pellets) – What does it look like?

Termite excrement, otherwise known as frass, is the fine powdery refuse that is left by insects that burrow and a sign to look out for when you're suspicious of an infestation. Termite poop is your best chance of identifying an infestation due to the allusive nature of these pests.   Is ...

How Do Termites Get In Your Home?  (Prevention Tips)

An example of an entry point Termites can cause a lot of damage in your home but also a lot of damage to your wallet. Repairs are often expensive and I've seen many cases of people having to part with their savings to fix the damage caused by these pests. There's multiple ways you can help ...

Tips to Help Trappers Catch Raccoons

Are you wanting to trap raccoons or just a single raccoon? Raccoon Trap If yes, then we can help you become a more knowledgeable trapper with the tips and advice below. Raccoons will regularly travel very near to their homes and this is noticeable by there normally being a well-trodden ...

What do Termites Eat? (Infestation Prevention Advice)

There's a common question that I get from my family, friends and clients - What do termites eat? What's their main source of food? Do termites eat concrete? The answer to the last one, thankfully, is no. It is however, a very popular myth and often people are under the assumption that they make ...

Does mulch attract termites? – Treating termites in mulch

Wood mulch itself is not the reason termites and other insects see it as a prime place to base their colony as when you first put it down it's usually dry. Instead, what actually draws them to the areas are the same benefits that it provides the plants that you place in and around it: ...

How to know if you have termites – Signs of damage

Spotting an infestation early is the key to preventing expensive damage being caused by the invaders, there's many signs to look out for an here we have compiled information on what the main signs are to look out for.   Flying Swarmers If you're starting to notice many flying termites ...

Termite Bites – Prevention and Treatments (Natural)

A question I often get asked is can termites bite humans or pets? - The answer is yes! It's not very common though so you don't really need to worry about it, these pests don't usually bite unless they feel threatened so it's best not to try handling them if you see them around your home. ...

What are Deer main predators?

Deer, like all animals, are part of a food chain, therefore they have a predator but what is the deer's main predator you may be thinking? Wild Deer Deer is delicious meat and is often hunted by humans for its tasty flesh but as well as humans you can also find these predators licking their ...

Foxes: Everything You Need to Know About the Fox

The red fox or simply fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the foxes. Red Fox These animals can measure between 75 and 140 cm and their weight can vary between 3 and 11 kg: these measurements mean that red fox the largest of its kind. The color of the fox is normally reddish but can also ...

Muskrats: Everything You Need to Know About The Muskrat

The muskrat, scientific name ondatra zibethicus, is an aquatic rodent belonging to the Cricetidae family. It is the only species of the genus Ondatra which is originally popular in North America and subsequently introduced in much of the Palearctic ecozone. Description The muskrat is a ...

Mountain Lions: Everything You Need to Know About the Mountain Lion

They may look cute, but they are dangerous The mountain lion, also known as puma, cougar, Puma concolor and sometimes panther or catamount, is a wild big cat belonging to the Felidae family. It is present in northern, central and southern America. Despite being a large animal, in the family ...

Are Mountain Lions Endangered?

Skull of a mountain lion You've ended up here as you're wondering whether mountain lions still exist as you haven't seen or heard anything recently. Well, you'll be glad to hear that the mountain lion currently is in the "least concern" category, meaning they are quite safe for now even, ...

Mountain Lions Sleep Pattern – Are They Nocturnal?

Throughout most of the day, mountain lions will be out of sight, resting. However, they are definitely not nocturnal animals as they can be active at any time. They tend to be most active at dusk or dawn as this is when their prey (deer) is the most active, so mountain lions sleep anytime ...

How To Prevent A Mountain Lion Attack – [Prevention Tips]

A mountain lion stalking its prey. It's very rare that a human will come into contact with a mountain lion, but it's vital you know how to act in the situation to avoid getting hurt. Over the past 100 years, there have only been 125 recorded attacks on humans and only 27 of these were fatal ...

Will My Home Insurance Cover Termite Damage? – Find Out Here

You might be wondering if your home insurance will cover termite damage, or what type of insurance you need for termites? Home insurance usually does not cover damage from termites as this is there to cover you from accidents that are sudden and unexpected. It's estimated that US residents ...

Actual Cougar Attacks On Humans – [In Numbers / Statistics]

Mountain Lion attacks are rare and very unfortunate Mountain lions have a notorious reputation as they are such a large, powerful animal and due to this the unfortunate sometimes happens and people are killed by them. There's reported to be over 127 recorded attacks but this number is ...

Raccoons

The raccoon is a species of omnivorous mammals native to America. Its species was introduced for the last time in Europe in the 1930s (after the disappearance of the last introduced population a century earlier). It owes its name to its habit of dipping its food in the water before eating it. ...

What are Gopher Predators?

Gopher Mound Gophers live the best part of their life underground, so you may be wondering, what are the predators of Gophers? There are many animals that love a good feast on a gopher and these are: Snakes Skunks Man Coyotes Civet Cat Bobcats Dogs Cats Foxes ...

What is the Bobcats main predator?

Bobcat hit by a car Have you ever wondered what is the main predator of the Bobcat? Well, we've helped hundreds of people understand what is the main enemy of the bobcat is? So check out the list of bobcat enemies below. Bobcat Predators Bobcats have a number of predators in the wild ...

What do Gophers Look Like?

What the Gopher Looks like The body of the gopher is approximately 8 inches long and very compact but powerful, whilst its tail and legs are relatively short. The neck and head section are quite pronounced and in its mouth, it has four wide incisors, which consist of two on each jaw (quite ...

What to Do If Your Dog Fights a Raccoon?

If your dog fights a raccoon and is bitten then you should seek urgent veterinary treatment for your dog. You may not think the bite is that serious but even the smallest break of the skin could become infected and potentially kill or at least make your pet extremely ill. Don't forget ...

How to Get Rid of Raccoons & Stop Them From Coming BACK!

Raccoons Relaxing If you have raccoons in your yard, attic or maybe you've seen them nearby then you are about to have major problems... You need to act fast because as cuddly and cute as raccoons look, they actually bring a whole host of problems with them that risk you, your family, your ...

What Do Raccoons Eat?

Are you seeing more and more raccoons in your neighborhood and wondering what do raccoons eat? Well, raccoons are omnivores like humans, this means they eat a very varied diet of plant and meat products. They are very quick to learn and understand different ways of extracting foods from certain ...

Is It Illegal to Relocate Raccoons?

Whilst relocating raccoons in your state may be legal, there may be some small print as to where and why you can and can't relocate them. Whilst trapping and relocating Raccoons is potentially dangerous to yourself, there could also be repercussions if you break the law in your state. If ...

How To Stop Raccoons Climbing? [Full Help Guide]

Are you having a real problem with raccoons climbing trees on your yard or neighborhood? Then don't panic as we can help... We've written a detailed guide below with lots of tips and new ideas to stop raccoons from climbing popular structures such as trees and outbuildings. Whilst also ...

What Diseases do Raccoons Carry?

So you're wondering whether Raccoons carry or spread diseases? The worrying fact is that Raccoons carry a wide range of diseases and most of them can be contracted by humans or pets that we own. That's right... These illnesses can easily be transmitted to horses, dogs, humans, poultry ...

Do Raccoons Attack Cats & Dogs?

Raccoons near Food Do you have coons in your neighborhood and want to know whether a raccoon would attack your pet dog or cat? The answer is yes, a raccoon could attack your pet but there's a bit more to it than that. Every scenario is different such as whether the coon is hungry, feels ...