Skunks are notorious for their nasty smelling spray, but did you know their droppings can also pose health risks? Here’s how to identify skunk poop and what to do if you find it on your property. What Does Skunk Poop Look Like? Skunk droppings have several particular features that can help you identify them: Shape … Read more
Don’t be embarrassed if you were startled by an opossum in your yard and felt scared by his pointy-toothed, hissing snarl! That’s a common reaction, and it typically leads to a search for an opossum trap to take care of a perceived need for opossum removal. But here’s the thing. It’s all just a big … Read more
Few things are as jolting as the loud snap of a mouse trap. While effective at catching mice, common snap traps can also catch fingers and hands if not set properly. There’s an art to properly setting a mouse trap, from choosing the right bait to using the right technique when pulling back the spring-loaded … Read more
They won’t win any sweetest smell awards, they’ll damage our gardens by nibbling on all kinds of vegetation, and topple over trash cans in search of food. Skunks get a bad rap but there’s more to them than meets the eye. Read on for some eyebrow-raising science as we look at 13 revelations about Pepé … Read more
Few sensations send a chill down the spine quite like hearing an odd scurry or noise in your basement. While common critters like rodents and raccoons cause enough distress, your imagination can run wild with thoughts of what mysterious creature could be making its home in the shadows below. All sorts of animals can find … Read more
Few backyard pests bring the same level of anxiety and dread as catching a whiff of skunk. Whether you’ve been noticing an unpleasant musky smell coming from under your porch or deck or have seen telltale signs of skunks foraging in your garden or digging for grubs in your lawn, you’ll want to take action. … Read more
After getting to the bottom of your basement stairs, being greeted by a slithering snake is not something you’d ever expect happening. But in some areas, it can. While your instinct may be to flee, take caution before reacting. Should you discover a snake slinking around the depths of your home, don’t automatically assume burning … Read more
Skunks are non-aggressive animals famous for their unique self-defense mechanism. Their smelly spray has a distinct, easily recognizable odor. If you often catch a whiff of this smell around your home, a skunk may have made a den nearby. Let’s learn more about where skunks live, how to identify a skunk den, and how to … Read more
Cats are skilled hunters, but one day my cat ate a cockroach and it made me think: What if my cat eats a cockroach that’s been exposed to insecticide? The good news is they’ll probably be okay, but you should still watch for signs of poisoning. Let’s take a closer look at what happens if … Read more
Turkeys get a lot of attention in the media this time of year, what with Thanksgiving and all, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily want to see a bunch of gobblers strutting their stuff around your yard. Wild turkeys are not animals you typically think of as likely to turn up in your backyard. Increasingly, … Read more