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Shrew: 15 Surprising Facts & How to Get Rid of Them

June 6, 2018April 19, 2017 by Irina

Shrew is a small animal with a long snout that resembles a mouse. However, it does not belong to rodent family is named as a shrew. It is a small mammal that belongs to the giant family Soricidae contains 376 different species in a total of 26 genera. The general features of shrew are elongated thin bodies and feet that possess five toes. They have sharp pointed teeth that resemble spikes and bright shining eyes. The shrew has a strong sense of smell and hearing, but they have a very poor vision as they typically spend their whole life beneath the ground. Their bodies are covered with short, soft and dense fur that covers their entire body. This is usually gray or brown in color. Shrews are positioned among first placental mammals that evolved during the mammals’ dawn age and started living on the earth 50 million years ago. However, an alarming and the saddening fact remains that quite a few species of shrew are endangered because of the rapid loss of their natural habitat.

The smallest mammal in the entire world belongs to shrew family, and its name is Etruscan Shrew. Etruscan shrew is only 3.5 cm long, and its weight is only two grams. Generically shrews exist in all continents except Australia and Antarctica. They can endure in a vast variety of environments like forests, grounds, moderate land, rainforests, etc. In the regions having a moderate temperature, shrews can breed throughout the year. They only impede breeding during extreme winter conditions. The life span of the common shrew is 12 to 30 months.

Smelly Facts about Skunks & Skunk Control

June 6, 2018April 18, 2017 by Irina

Besides from knowing that they are small and that they have distinctive black and white stripes, do you know something more about those furry animals? Sure, you know that they are capable of producing particularly noxious odors which are going to cause an instant reaction in your body and they use them for protection. However, there is quite a lot to be told about them.

There are quite a few things which need to be specified when it comes to skunks. Right off the bat, they are usually going to get to about 20 or 30 inches long including their tail and they will usually get up to 10 pounds in weight. They have a rather short life span in comparison to other small animals averaging their size. They usually live in the wild for about two to four years, depending on quite a lot of different variables. They have characteristic black and white stripes and they have long claws that they use for digging. Furthermore, they also have strong forefeet for the same reason. With this being said, let’s have a look at some additional and more detailed facts.

How to Get Rid of Gophers: 8 Natural Ways & 7 Lethal Ways

July 17, 2019April 17, 2017 by Irina

Gophers are notoriously known for being capable of causing quite a lot of different troubles to property owners. They are known for creating tremendously large and extensive underground tunnel systems which have devastating effects on the ground above. This is the main reason for which property owners actively seek a lot of different methods to handle these unwanted gophers.

So, what are the main complaints?

23 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Gophers & 5 Best Traps and Repellents

July 17, 2019April 14, 2017 by Irina

Gophers are undoubtedly a treat to your garden and you want to deal with them as quickly as it’s possible. However, is calling the professionals the only way to do so? Of course not. We have taken the liberty of providing you with 23 different home remedies as well as 5 traps and repellents which are going to help you handle the issue quickly and conveniently. So, without any further ado, let’s go right ahead and take a look.

23 home remedies to get rid of gophers

1. Soft candy and/or gum

Squirrel Hunting: 4 Myth and Facts & 14 Practical Steps

June 6, 2018April 13, 2017 by Irina

Squirrels are a pest and that’s a fact. All of the suburban squirrel haters have something right in between them – these little rodents are capable of causing quite a lot of menace. While wild wood squirrels are considered to be cute and awesome, they are capable of doing some serious damage and that’s the main reason for which squirrel hunting is a real thing. However, it’s surrounded by different myths and it is important to debunk them in order for people to realize the full value of this otherwise rather pleasant endeavor. So, without any further ado, we are going to jump right into the interesting things.

Squirrel Hunting Myths and Facts – the Things to Consider

13 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Groundhogs & Woodchuck

June 6, 2018April 12, 2017 by Irina

Groundhog marmot day close up portrait while yawning.

If you are seeing marks of claws as well as particularly large burrows in your backyard, you might want to consider the fact that you have to deal with groundhogs. There are quite a few different reasons for which you might want to get rid of them, but we are going to take a closer look at the areas of damage so that you can understand properly.

Areas of damage

A groundhog on white background. — Source: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/

The issues which could be caused by groundhogs are numerous. This is why we’ve taken the liberty of providing you with some of the most common ones for you to consider.

Are Moles Blind? 15 Fascinating Mole Facts that Surprise You

July 9, 2019April 11, 2017 by Irina

There are quite a lot of different burrowers that you have to take care of but it goes without saying that the moles are undoubtedly amongst the most bothersome ones. Frustrated homeowners oftentimes spend tremendous amount of effort, time and money battling moles for the control over their own gardens and lawns. They are going to use a lot of different mole traps as well as mole poison in order to ensure that everything is handled as per the highest standards, oftentimes in vain.

Before you go ahead and make your move, there are quite a lot of things that you need to take into proper account. This is the main reason for which we have taken the liberty to provide you with 15 truly fascinating facts about male moles and female moles. Let’s have a look.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs: 5 Natural Ways & 4 Lethal Solutions

July 26, 2018April 10, 2017 by Irina

Groundhogs might just as well be the most intelligent amongst the burrowers but they are particularly burdensome to deal with. Adult groundhogs are capable of building underground tunnel systems of up to 66 feet and they are even doing so on different levels. Finding the burrow entrance is without a doubt something important if you want to make sure that you begin getting rid of them.

However, we’ve taken the liberty of giving up some of the natural as well as lethal solutions of getting rid of this varmint pest. This is going to ensure that your backyard is safe and that there are no significant damages to your structures and plants. Without any further ado, let’s have a look.

Groundhog: 15 Attractive Facts & How to Get Rid of Them

July 26, 2018April 7, 2017 by Irina

Groundhogs aren’t the most popular animals out there and most of us probably don’t even think about them until the 2^nd of February. This is known as the Groundhog Day and it’s used to predict how long the winter is going to last. Of course, these are rather superstitious beliefs but yet again, it has turned into an interesting tradition that quite a lot of people tend to honor in the United States. There are even some famous southern groundhogs but more on that later.

In any case, we’d like to provide you with 15 different attractive facts about groundhogs. They are also capable of causing quite a lot of damage to your yard so we will also show you how to effectively get rid of them. Now, let’s stop wasting time and get right into the interesting part. With this in mind, after the interesting facts we will also show you how to repel groundhogs effectively.

Complete Guide to Get Rid of Skunks – 6 Methods, 4 Traps & 3 Professional Baits

June 6, 2018April 6, 2017 by Irina

Even though skunks can appear to be shy furry animals, you need to understand that those seemingly intelligent and adorable creatures are capable of causing quite a lot of menace. Right off the bat, they are known for carrying a range of different diseases which is something that could cause a tremendous amount of issues for your pets and for you. What is more, they are also known for digging underground burrows capable of loosening up the foundations of different residential structures. This can cause a lot of issues and it’s a potential health hazard.

This is the main reason for which you need to make sure that any kind of skunk problem is handled swiftly and on time. From fencing solutions to professional baits, the following is a complete guide on how to handle those smelly skunks. Without any further ado, let’s go right ahead and take a look.

Single skunk on the white. — Source: https://www.soswildlifecontrol.com