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Gophers: General and Interesting Facts & How to Get Rid of Them

July 17, 2019April 5, 2017 by Irina

While it’s true that they might actually appear rather cute on the outside, gophers are actually a pest that you have to consider taking care of. We are going to help you out with that but before you learn the effective gopher control methods, it’s important to be well aware and familiar with the enemy that you are up against. This is the main reason for which we are going to provide you with quite a lot of information on those blind mole rats which are notoriously known for their long underground tunnel systems.

General facts about gophers

Squirrel: Diet, Habits Plus 20 Fun Facts You Never Know

July 17, 2019April 1, 2017 by Irina

Portrait of eurasian red squirrel in front of a white background.

Swinging from branch to branch, squirrels are one of the most commonly found animals on the planet earth. These innocent faced tiny creatures are abundantly found in all parts of the world.

Basic information about squirrels

Squirrels belong to the family of rodents who is characterized by their bushy tails and the nimbleness. Their biological classification includes them in the family of Sciuridae that also includes prairie dogs, marmots, and the chipmunks. There are more than 200 species of squirrels and are further classified into three fundamental divisions namely ground squirrels, flying squirrels and the tree squirrels. The famous species is abundantly found in various parts of the world regardless of the terrain and the weather conditions. Most renowned are the Albino, Antelope, Mountain Tree, American Red, Spotted, Douglas, Grey, Fox, Northern Flying, Pygmy, Southern, Northern Flying, Arizona Gray, Arctic Ground, Idaho, Albert’s, Franklin, Rock, Richardson, White and Black squirrel.

Flying Squirrel: 11 Interesting Facts, Control & Removal

June 12, 2018March 31, 2017 by Irina

The Siberian flying squirrel on white background.

There are 44 species of the squirrels exist in this world. Flying squirrel are one of the astounding types of squirrels, also recognized as Petauristini or Pteromyini. These squirrels are capable of flying. However, they do not fly like other birds or as bats do. Nevertheless, they have an ability of gliding on trees.

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They glide with the assistance of furry, comprises of a parachute-like membrane, which is known as patagium. It helps in stretching these squirrels from wrist to the ankle. This gliding procedure is similar to bats. In addition to that, these squirrels embrace a long tail which keeps them stable during the flying.

Fox Squirrel: Fun Facts (13 Questions Help You Learn About Them) Control & Removal

June 6, 2018March 30, 2017 by Irina

Young eastern fox squirrel eating bird seeds in the garden.

In our daily routine, we have seen many times a tiny creature named squirrels. Squirrels look adorable while jumping on the tree branches and running on the ground. All of us are familiar with their name and brief details as well. However, most people are unknown about one fact, the different type of squirrel species that exist all over the world. According to one research, there are almost two hundred squirrel species all around the globe. They vary in looks, size, habitats and other characteristics. The major three categories of squirrels are flying squirrels, tree squirrels and ground squirrels. These three classes are further divided into numerous sub-categories.

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Common Squirrels Species Living in the US

June 11, 2018March 29, 2017 by Irina

Three cute squirrels cartoon vector illustration.

Basic information about squirrels

Almost all of us have seen squirrels many times in our life. They are cute, tiny and naughty creatures. They can be found easily running or jumping quickly from one tree to another within a blink of a human eye. These adorable tiny creatures are rodents and belong to the Sciuridae family. Sciuridae family includes small to medium sized rodents like chipmunks, marmots, and prairie dogs. The origin of the word ‘squirrel’ is from the Greek word Skiouros that means ‘shadow tail, and most probably squirrel has been named after their unique furry tails. The squirrels are earliest known rodents, and they can be date back to Eocene period.

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5 Prairie Dog Species: Surprising Facts & How to Get Rid of Them

June 6, 2018March 28, 2017 by Irina

The first thing that you need to know about these North American rodents is that they live in particularly large colonies. They could typically be found in the grasslands of western as well as central North America. There are five major species of prairie dogs that we are going to take a look at later in the article.

These animals are considered to be a rather keystone species mainly due to the fact that their colonies would usually create significant islands of habitats which benefit about 150 other species. However, while they are rather beneficial out in the wilderness, they are considered to be a pest when they are encountered in domestic gardening conditions. They are also a well-known food source for a range of different animals such as eagles, badgers, coyotes as well as the black-footed ferrets which are also known to be critically endangered. A lot of species such as the latter use underground burrows made by prairie dogs as their own homes.

How To Get Rid Of Squirrels From Walls And Attics

December 12, 2019March 27, 2017 by Irina

Squirrels are small and may seem harmless to you; however, they can be fairly ferocious. They are always ready to fight for their young ones as well as their homes. They make nests in your house and refuse to let go of them until they die. They also let go of their young ones at around 12 weeks which keeps them reproducing continuously. In some cases, it can be nearly impossible to exterminate them. However, you should relentlessly take measures to keep them out and work on professional and harmless ways to eradicate the problem. Read on to figure out how to get rid of squirrels in walls and attics so that the next time you are enjoying a family game night with your loved ones, you are not interrupted by such a nuisance.

Identify The Enemy

First and foremost, it is important to ensure that before you take any precautions, you know for sure that your walls and attics are infested with squirrels. Look for sign around the house. Now, remember, squirrels are your enemies only because they are infesting your home. They are still helpless, and they will harm you in order to protect themselves. Do not even think about hurting them. Your aim should be getting them out of your house and not letting them back in. The following are a few signs that may identify a squirrel infestation in your house.

Gray Squirrels: the Household Pest Facts (13 Questions) & How to Get Rid of Them

July 17, 2019March 24, 2017 by Irina

The American gray squirrel paw anxiously pressed to his chest.

Over 200 species of squirrel can be found living across the globe. The Gray squirrel is a type of mammal which is highly recognizable in various parts of Great Britain. However, it is nonlocal. It was originally introduced in 1876, from the eastern USA and at the time happened to be a major source of food for the natives. Sciurus carolinensis is the scientific name given to them. Eastern gray squirrel can always be seen scurrying along in parks, in backyards, or even in the woods of eastern United States. They rummage around for nuts, seeds, buds, and blossoms of trees. Like any other species of squirrels, the gray squirrel plays a crucial role in the process of dispersion. Nevertheless, it is a continuous threat for the UK’s local red squirrel and is responsible for the diminution in the population of red squirrels.

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How to Catch a Chipmunk With 2 Humane and 3 Lethal Traps?

June 6, 2018March 23, 2017 by Irina

Chipmunks might seem like cute little animals which don’t mean any harm to you but they are actually quite a pest to deal with. There are quite a lot of different reasons for which you might want to get rid of this particular rodent. They will eat the seeds that you leave for your chickens, they can attack the chickens themselves, eat their eggs and even their small hatchlings. They are going to dig holes in the garden, hence causing a range of different issues. They are also capable of loosening the foundations of certain structures and buildings, hence causing significant health hazards to you and to your entire family. All in all, there are quite a lot of good reasons for which you might want to get rid of them. What is more, chipmunks are known to reproduce quite fast and that’s definitely something that you want to take into account. This week they might two or three, a month later they are likely to be an entire dozen. So, pay attention and make sure that you are considerate enough to take care of them on time – this is something particularly important and you need to make sure that you are on point.

Now, once we’ve went through the main reasons of why you should consider getting rid of this pest, you should know that there are two approaches – humane and lethal. The following will show you how to catch a chipmunk with 2 humane and 3 lethal traps, so let’s have a look.

Complete Guide of How to Get Rid of Chipmunks Outside

June 6, 2018March 22, 2017 by Irina

Now, the truth is that there are quite a lot of good reasons for which you might want to get rid of chipmunks in your garden. It’s also worth noting that if we put aside their obvious appetite for bird eggs as well as for hatchlings, they are considered to be a rather beneficial animal because they are apt at conveniently spreading quite a lot of seeds. What is more, a lot of people don’t really know this, but chipmunks are omnivores. This makes them beneficial in a lot more than just the way mentioned above.

Of course, their bad habits tend to outnumber their good ones and that’s why it’s a good idea to get rid of them or to prevent them from coming in your yard at all. So, with this in mind, if you have found scatter sunflower seeds and you have a rather curious squirrels and chipmunk problem, here is the complete guide of how to get rid of chipmunks outside (and inside) as well.