Though most view animal droppings as trivial and a nuisance on their land, there is value in identifying and acting upon the various types of poo that you may encounter. One such use is to know what kind of animals are living near your property. This enormous clue can help you in preventing their continued […]

Animals are attracted to your compost for a variety of reasons. Rats enjoy it for the sustenance it provides and it is a warm place to rest. Skunks like it for the grubs that they can eat. Bears have an impeccable sense of smell and can find a compost pile from a mile away. The […]

Monitoring the amount of pests and critters in your home or business is critical to keeping it clean. Critters and rodents can become a nuisance to anyone and their proper maintenance is of paramount importance. We have all seen a few ants or a cockroach in the kitchen and dealt with the trash fallen over […]

Heating, venting, and air conditioning systems (more commonly known as HVAC) are prevalent everywhere in homes across the United States. They control temperature, humidity, and air quality in an enclosed space. Small critters are liable to enter through openings or by damaging the exterior to enter on their own. Mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, cats, opossums, […]

The process of protecting your home from interior and exterior threats is extensive. Most homeowners are aware of the insulation that keeps the house warm in the winter or covering windows to prevent critters from entering the house. A full encapsulation of your crawl space can also be an effective method to prevent an infestation. […]

A quick question which you can use to stump your friends at the bar next time: how many types of squirrels exist in the world? The answer is over 200. The Tar Heel state is home to five of those: gray, red, fox, southern flying, and northern flying squirrels. When we think of squirrels in […]

The last thing that you want to do is to share your North Carolina home with mice. Mice, on the other hand, find our homes to be quite inviting and comfortable. Mice are more than a mild aggravation, they are destructive little critters that can wreak havoc on your home and possessions. They can also […]

You likely understand it when someone mentions basement smell. It’s that damp, musty, stale odor that seems to hang in many basements. There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as having that musty smell permeate your home. It can settle into your clothes, blankets, curtains, carpets, and just about everything else you own. Besides being unpleasant, musty […]

As the summer heat starts to fade and the leaves begin to change colors, it’s time to think about completing some fall projects. You’ll likely be putting away the summer toys, cleaning up debris around the yard, and sprucing up your home’s exterior. Another task that you may want to undertake is preventing animals seeking […]

Bats are among the most unique creatures on the planet. They’ve long been associated with dark, scary nights, horror films, Halloween, and vampires, but that’s all Hollywood myth. The real story about bats is much more positive. These amazing animals are quite beneficial because they feed on insects, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds. There’s a […]