If you own a home for any length of time, there is a chance that you have needed some extra space to store all of your outdoor products. A detached shed is always a good option for your lawnmower, gardening tools, or anything else. However, there is a chance that animals could attempt to enter […]

If your house possesses a chimney then there is always the risk that some sort of critter can enter it and get stuck. This causes a number of issues for you, the homeowner, both short and long term. To say nothing of the health of the animal, we want to be careful not to kill […]

Most homeowners have had to deal with the uncomfortable issue of a pest infestation. It happens to us all and unfortunately these little critters can become a nuisance to the inhabitants. There are myriad ways to prevent an infestation and equally as many methods to deal with the issue. We have some important tips for […]

It’s a problem we all face that only a seldom few have had the misfortune of experiencing: a bird dropping a little present on your head as you walk down the street. It’s an instant day restarter: you have to immediately go home, take a shower, and completely reboot your day. Now try to imagine […]

The last thing that you want to do is to share your North Carolina home with mice. Mice, on the other hand, find our homes to be quite inviting and comfortable. Mice are more than a mild aggravation, they are destructive little critters that can wreak havoc on your home and possessions. They can also […]

For the most part, wild animals prefer the outdoors where there’s plenty to eat and shelter is abundant. However, some animals prefer to live in close proximity to humans. Animals like mice, rats, squirrels, and racoons are commonly found in and around homes. While having any of these pests inside your home can be unnerving […]

Did you know that there are more than 22 species of woodpecker and North Carolina is home to 8 of them? These unique birds are known for their pointed beaks that drill holes in trees and other wood as they search for food. Some woodpeckers are hunting for insects and spiders while others prefer berries […]

You may not want to think about this, but you could be sharing your home with snakes. In fact, it’s fairly common for snakes to make their way into homes and commercial structures through small holes and cracks. Snakes can easily make a home in a crawl space, but they’re also quite capable of moving […]

This may be difficult to read, because just doing basic research on ticks will prompt even the most level-headed human to start checking their skin for signs of them. But tick bites are estimated to have affected between 50,000 and 300,000 people a year according to the CDC and they can transmit a shocking number […]

What problems do opossums cause? Opossums may not seem like a deadly threat at first glance, but there are many potential risks to Triad-area homeowners from living in close proximity to these little marsupials. Because opossums are nocturnal, most people only become aware of them when they see their pet’s food dish emptied or their […]