If you do a search on YouTube for “funny squirrel videos”, you’re liable to fall down a rabbit hole of videos featuring these furry rodents. Squirrels can be pretty funny —  until they get in your attic. Squirrels can cause extensive damage in your attic; and that is no laughing matter. There is a simple, […]

You’re probably familiar with strategies to get rid of pests in your home, but did you know unwanted visitors can get into your home before you even have a chance to move in? The good news is, you can take charge. It starts with the design. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health recognizes the damage […]

A new year means resolutions for us to make and (hopefully) commit. You know the drill-diet, exercise, eat out less to save money, etc. One resolution you may have is to keep squirrels, mice, raccoons and other rodents from making a home in your home. So how do you keep these unwanted animals out of […]

The most famous physical feature of raccoons in the Raleigh area is of course their “mask”-like appearance. But while the mask makes the animal resemble a bandit, a more fitting description would be a vandal, because Raccoons can cause an enormous amount of damage in and around your home. Raccoons are known for causing damage […]

Though it’s been an unseasonably warm winter, cold weather will eventually come to Raleigh, N.C. and most families will no doubt fire up the furnaces and turn up the heat to keep themselves comfortable. But while we get warm and cozy, wild animals and pests might want to join the party too. As we enter […]

As the weather gets colder, wildlife animals seek safe, dry and warm places to escape winter. Crawlspaces can be particularly vulnerable because they often have at least some small openings and are infrequently monitored. They make an ideal winter home for animals that like to burrow. Dangers of Wildlife in the Crawlspace While some homeowners […]

This time of year the only thing you expect to be coming down your chimney is Santa Claus. Unfortunately that’s not the case as animals can find their way into your chimney and cause damage. Animals smaller than Santa’s elves can create serious issues for your chimney system. The most obvious damage will usually happen […]

What’s in Your Crawl Space During Winter? If you have a crawl space, you might also have critters looking to make a home there during the cold months. Why Have a Crawl Space? Houses are usually built either on a concrete slab, with a basement (either in ground or above ground) or with a crawl […]

In summer, homeowners are on the lookout for when pesky flies and bees enter the house. But in winter, the animals that sneak in are bigger, make more of a mess, are harder to get rid of and are, in general, peskier. When it’s warm, animals and insects approach your home in search of food. […]

‘Twas the night before Christmas, but all through the house, unfortunately, some creatures were stirring—including a mouse! For some homeowners, this revision of the classic holiday tale isn’t fiction—it’s all too true. With winter’s freezing temperatures, combined with the unpleasantness of ice and snow, it’s no wonder that everyone—including wildlife—seeks the warmth, safety and comfort […]