HOMEOWNER TIPS

Below you will find homeowner prevention and control tips.
Learn techniques to eliminate wildlife issues before they happen.
 

"Feeding the Animals"

While we all love to watch the birds our number one source of business is bird feeders! When birdfeeders are too close to the home all sorts of animals will use them. Mice, rats, several types of squirrels and sometimes birds! These wildlife will live in your home and bring the seed in to eat and store for the winter.

Bird feeders should be at least 30’ from the home and whenever possible against the tree line. This will keep the mice from coming into the home and they will choose to live in the forest floor. Feeders located right at the house give the animals too much time around the house and will allow them to eventually find a way in.
 

"Free Lunch"

Never store your lawn or bird seed unsealed in your garage. Put all seed in sealed containers, preferably steel, and whenever possible in an unattached shed.
 

"Open Door Policy"

Never leave your garage doors open. Mice can come in quickly and unnoticed, as well as a host of other curious animals following smells like trash or seed. Mice can have 5-10 litters a year consisting of 5-6 mice. That’s a big problem quick!
 

"Skunk Odor Removal Recipe"

GET THAT SMELL GONE!
Mix all ingredients in an open bucket
1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide
¼ cup of baking soda
1 teaspoon liquid dish soap

Use a sponge or cloth to wipe animal down including the inside of mouth.
KEEP OUT OF EYES!
 

"Stairway to Heaven"

Always make sure all trees located next to your home have no branches near or touching the roof. This is a freeway for all sorts of animals to gain access through gaps from above.