Rabies is a disease that exists almost everywhere on earth. While years of data have proven the vaccine to be effective at reducing deaths from rabies, having an infected animal on your property or in your home can place you at significant risk.
Continue reading The Dangers of Rabies and What Animals Are Likely to Have It
Rat infestations are a very common problem that can quickly get out of control without intervention. If you or someone you know has a rat problem, rat poison may seem like the fastest and simplest way to get rid of them, but there are 3 very important reasons to avoid rat poison dangers.
Continue reading Don’t Use Rat Poison in Your Home for These 3 Reasons
Although it may seem like pests disappear during winter, the unfortunate reality is that they could be living in your home right now. When you know where pests like to hide, you can ensure they don’t return.
Pests are very easy to see and remove in summer because they are busy seeking food and mates and raising their young. Pests can pose an equal threat to your home during the winter months. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to keep your home pest-free during cold weather.
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Bats not only help keep mosquito populations in check but control populations of destructive insects like leaf hoppers, moths, and beetles. However, like any other animal, bats can become a nuisance and a danger to humans in certain circumstances.
Although many residents may not be aware of it, the State of California’s pet ownership laws are among the strictest in the United States. Along with the expected illegalities of owning exotic pets like bears and lions, the Golden State also prohibits ownership of other animal species that may not be so obvious. We reveal 5 of these species below.
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Most people will recognize a skunk’s distinct black fur that contains two white stripes going down their back. This skunk variety is known as Mephitis mephitis and is the most common type of skunk found in Los Angeles. Spilogale putorius skunks are Mephitis mephitis’ smaller spotted counterparts that are less prevalent in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles features a diverse wildlife population that you can cross paths with during any given week. These wildlife encounters may initially inspire panic—but don’t worry. Knowing the different types of wild animals that inhabit Los Angeles, their behaviors, and how you can address a wildlife infestation will help facilitate a proper response to an encounter.
Some people may become aware of a wildlife invasion in their living quarters after witnessing the animals firsthand. Other instances might consist of suspicions being raised by foul odors or the sound of scratching in the walls.
Continue reading Your Guide to Animal Infestation Clean-Up Within Your Home
It’s fair to say that dead wildlife removal isn’t anybody’s favorite activity. While you’d like to avoid removing dead wild animals altogether, you may run into an instance where your property is negatively affected by a wildlife carcass. A certain percentage of property owners are familiar with the odor that deceased animals can give off for weeks or possibly months.
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