With their ringed, thick tails, and charming propensity for flushing their sustenance in water before eating, raccoons are a different breed altogether. Regardless of their engaging looks and insight, raccoons (Procyon lotor) are wild creatures that can bite if teased, may transmit rabies or parasites and might harm your home and property. On the…
That is correct, it’s chilly out there. Snow’s on the ground. Icicles dangle from the overhang. It’s officially winter. Around this season, many people ask about the convenience of pest control. All the pests are dead, right?
Bat, a mammal commonly detested by all, deserves a careful understanding if not love. Present in eighteen indigenous forms, bats chiefly live in trees and caves. In modern surroundings, you might find them in barns, houses, tunnels, and bridges. Bat’s behavior varies as per the species. Some of the species, which live at high…
For families tired of buzzing bees and mosquitoes, relief is near! The fall season is quickly approaching, and once the weather starts to cool down, so will the constant attacks from these annoying insect pests. But of course, the drop in temperatures can cause other pests to flock towards your home in search of…
Raccoons alongside many other pests can be such a nuisance to homeowners and their lawns. Whether an animal is scavenging for food in the soil or simply searching for a new area to call its home, property damage is often a repercussion that many people face, especially when you’re dealing with raccoons digging holes…
To some, the trouble of raccoons on their property are limited to the fear of property damage, droppings, making a mess and the nuisance of it all. While these are all legitimate concerns to have when there are raccoons in the vicinity, it’s incredibly important to consider the health risks that may come with…
From the looks of things, raccoons are the innocent, fluffy and cute creatures we often see running around the neighborhood, city and streets. On the other hand, aside from their adorable looks, the black mask of fur that surrounds their eyes tells us another story. Raccoons can also be the clever, sneaky and thrifty…
Bats are magnificent animals that are often misunderstood. In addition to being the only mammals that are capable of flying, they also feed on a variety of insects that are bothersome to humans. However, many people tend to overlook the benefits that bats can bring and instead, concentrate on the numerous complications they may…
Groundhogs are the furry creatures that often come to mind when we think of Groundhog Day as they peek their heads out of the ground for the first time after hibernating. However, there are more to groundhogs than the famous North American custom. Continue reading on to learn more about these wild animals! Groundhogs are…
From seeing them in movies to spotting them running around your own front lawn, everyone is familiar with the adorable little friends we call squirrels. These furry, funny and fantastic creatures are one of the most commonly found animals around the globe and the team at SOS Wildlife has few interesting facts that you…
