Raccoon Living In Your Chimney? (Here’s What To Do and NOT Do)

raccoon in chimney

Raccoons think of chimneys as a perfect condominium, similar to the hollowed out tree they normally make their homes in. So it’s no surprise when they find an uncapped chimney with no other raccoons inside, they’re tempted to take up residence and you wind up with a raccoon in your chimney. Sometimes it’s a solitary … Read more

How to Remove a Bird (and Its Nest) From Your Vent

bird nest in vent

Have you heard odd noises coming from your bathroom vent? Or seen birds flying in and out of one? Maybe you’ve noticed nesting materials poking out? If so, you’re not the only one dealing with uninvited feathered guests. Lots of homeowners discover that birds view many exterior vents as perfect spots to build nests. These … Read more

Can You Kill a Cockroach By Stepping on It? (and Should You?)

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When dealing with bugs in the home, your first instinct is to either run or kill them. Squashing tends to be the preferred method for killing a wide range of pests, such as the housefly or (if you’re skilled enough) fleas. But can you step on a cockroach to kill it, and is it even … Read more

Best Chipmunk Poison (When Repellent Doesn’t Work)

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If you have ever watched ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ or ‘Chip n Dale’, you know how cute and cuddly a chipmunk can be, especially for the kids. However, if chipmunks decide to move into your home, that cute and cuddly feeling is quickly replaced by frustration. Chipmunks are rodents and can be categorized as pests; … Read more

Keep Pests Out of Your Home:
Entry Points 101

While pests of various types are known to invade your house throughout the year, the problem tends to be at its most severe in the autumn. As we destroy more and more of the environment, critters begin to come into our homes and demand shelter. We then find ourselves struggling to get rid of these … Read more