Do Bird Feeders Attract Raccoons?

Raccoons are very cute creatures that make many people’s hearts melt – until a live encounter occurs. That’s when people realize a potential need for raccoon control. Raccoons are highly pervasive, intelligent and very, very temperamental. They get around very well in wooded areas, explore at night and love to find free meals. That makes them particularly troublesome around garbage cans and bird feeders.

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Opossums Have a Bad Rap: Give them a Break!

Isn’t it time people started viewing opossums differently? Honestly speaking, very few other creatures of the animal planet have a bad cred like opossums. The almost intrinsic hatred people have for these animals must have something to do with their beady eyes and their rat-like tails. These creatures aren’t as diabolical as many paint them to be. Read on and get vital insights on why you need to collaborate with El Monte animal control experts when faced with an opossum problem.

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The Dangers of Removing a Dead Animal On Your Own

Finding a dead animal inside of your house or on your property can be a jarring experience. Dead animals emit odors, attract insects, and can crawl into small nooks and crannies within your home. Where you live has a lot to do with your animal contact. For instance, those in Huntington Park, California, probably have Huntington Park Animal Control as one of their speed dials due to the number of rodents, raccoons, snakes, and opossums, while some areas with colder climates like Minnesota may have far less contact with rodents and opossums.

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