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15Nov

How to Prep Your House in the Fall to Keep Pests Out

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The cooler temperatures in Raleigh and pumpkin spiced everything is evidence that fall has officially arrived. Now that all the bugs seem to be disappearing, you may not be thinking about how to pest-proof your home, but fall is a crucial time for this. Here are a few tips that can make a big difference […]
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26Oct

Four Rare North Carolina Squirrel Species

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Squirrels are so common-place in North Carolina you probably don’t even notice them. When you see one it’s almost invariably the eastern gray squirrel – that long, gray rodent with the thick, bushy tail. Every once in awhile though, we’ll see a squirrel out there that will make us scratch our heads. You probably have […]
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20Oct

Deer on your Property in the Triangle?

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A deer’s life follows a particular pattern. During the summer, deer are often lazy and lounge around in one place they consider safe. Unless they’ve already set-up camp there, you are not as likely to encounter them wandering into your yard or causing damage to your property at this time because of their summer inactivity. […]
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15Oct

Animals That Will Get in Your Home’s Crawl Space in the Fall

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North Carolina residents likely don’t spend much of their fall season thinking about their crawl spaces under their homes. Well, they don’t think much about them until they get a hint that maybe new neighbors have moved in. It could be screeching or scratching coming from below that catches a homeowner’s attention. Sometimes it’s a […]
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05Oct

Fox Squirrels in North Carolina

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Fox squirrels are a bit more rare than the eastern gray squirrel in North Carolina but they are definitely around. Many in our state likely go their whole lives without ever seeing one. That may be changing, though. These super squirrels are growing in numbers in all three areas of the state – the mountains, […]
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27Sep

Coyotes In Raleigh!?

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If you close your eyes and imagine a coyote, you might see images of the wild west, dried red clay stretching for miles and howling coyotes on the prairie at night. Or maybe a two-dimensional cartoon figure standing on air before looking down into the precipice below, but even that coyote is still in the […]
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20Sep

You say Cicadas I say Cicadas

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It’s entirely possible you’ve spent your entire life as a resident of the great North State – or you’ve recently moved here and just love the region – and all you’ve ever seen or heard of cicadas are their exoskeletons on pine trees in the front yard or the hum of their song on summer […]
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13Sep

Feeding Birds, Not Squirrels In Fall And Winter Seasons

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You might not initially think about it, but if you enjoy watching birds at your feeders throughout the fall and winter season, early fall is actually a great time to start stocking bird feed. Granted, you won’t actually get high levels of aviary traffic – most birds will be feeding in the woods on plump […]
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06Sep

Keeping Crawlspaces Critter Free

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When’s the last time you took a good, close look at your home’s foundation and crawl space? If you’re looking around sheepishly or simply can’t remember the last time you checked the crawlspace for anything besides the neighbor’s missing cat, now would be a good time to do so. With fall getting ready to settle […]
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27Aug

Beware Flying Foxes and Rabies Risks

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At Critter Control, we understand how important it is, especially in a region of suburban style neighborhoods sharing space with so many wooded areas, to be aware of the risks of rabies in wild animals. And, with the apex of summer’s heat upon us, it’s even more likely for animal behaviors to fluctuate, making it […]
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