Wildlife Tips
Always remember that 75% of wildlife nuisance problems can be eliminated if we don‛t provide food and lodging opportunities.
Here are solutions to reduce wildlife nuisance problems:
![Raccoons](../../../../images/wildlife-tips/racoons.jpg)
Raccoons
Prefer living in attics, chimneys, under low decks.
Food Source: garbage, lawn grubs and pet food.
Solution
- Animal proof decks.
- Treat lawn for grubs.
- Eliminate access to food.
- Check eaves, louvers, ridge vents, roof line joints for openings.
- Cap all chimneys.
- Control garbage availability.
- Trim all trees away from structures.
![Groundhogs & Woodchucks](../../../../images/wildlife-tips/groundhogs-woodchucks.jpg)
Groundhogs & Woodchucks
Prefers low decks, storage sheds, detached garages.
Food Source: your garden and flower beds, not your neighbors.
Solution
- Animal proof decks.
- Eliminate groundhog/wood chuck from property.
![Skunks](../../../../images/wildlife-tips/skunks.jpg)
Skunks
Prefers low decks, storage sheds, detached garages.
Food Source: your garden and flower beds, not your neighbors.
Solution
- Animal proof decks.
- Treat lawn for grubs.
- Eliminate access to food.
- Control garbage availability.
- Eliminate groundhog/wood chuck from property.
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Moles
Main diet is earthworms in lawns. Digging causes lawn damage.
Solution
- Animal proof decks.
- All major universities recommend trapping as the only sure damage control measure.
![Mice](../../../../images/wildlife-tips/mice.jpg)
Mice
Live in walls, ceilings and attics, also in living quarters. Able to enter an opening the size of a pencil head.
Solution
- Check eaves, louvers, ridge vents, roof line joints for openings.
- Move bird feeders away from dwellings and control spillage.
- Caulk all holes in foundations, around faucets and dryer vents.
- Consider an ERC Program (External Rodent Control)
![Squirrels](../../../../images/wildlife-tips/squirrels.jpg)
Squirrels
Prefer lodging in walls, ceilings and attics.
Food Source: bird feeders.
Solution
- Check eaves, louvers, ridge vents, roof line joints for openings.
- Move bird feeders away from dwellings and control spillage.
- Trim all trees away from structures.
![Bats](../../../../images/wildlife-tips/bats.jpg)
Bats
Prefer dwelling in attics, ceilings and walls. Can enter a 3/8 inch opening.
Solution
- Check eaves, louvers, ridge vents, roof line joints for openings.
- Caulk screen with ¼” mesh on any possible entry points.
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