Mice and rodents are always looking for a way inside our homes. Pest control experts can attempt to keep them out, but over time, parts of our house will become susceptible to mouse invasions. I keep a mouse trap in places where rodents are likely, garages and attics, but there are far too many gaps … Read more
Almost every home gets a visit from a rodent species every now and then. Some common rodents like wood mice, deer mice, and squirrels will just pass through to survive some harsh weather. Others, like the house mouse, will move in and set up camp. A female mouse can give birth to around 6 babies … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most delicious garden treats we have access to, and our yard’s wild creatures think so too. It can be hard to keep our vegetables safe from animals and critters trying to sneak a meal. While it’s usually evident that a pest has indeed chomped on your tomato plants, knowing exactly … Read more
Garages are great for workshops, storage, and even parking a car. All that extra space protected from the elements and usually full of warm dark corners to hide in can quickly become a haven for unwanted pests. Pet food and trash cans kept in garages can attract squirrels and other pest animals. Reliable food sources … Read more
Tomatoes are a lot of work to grow, and it can be daunting to get big juicy red fruits by the end of the summer. Anyone who has gardened for more than one season knows that if you want the fruits of your labor, you will need to protect your tomato plants. Lots of rodents … Read more
Low maintenance solutions are always the best when it comes to keeping wild animals out of your yards and gardens. Baits and traps need to be reset and checked daily, and strong smells can get washed away quickly. Powders and strong scents used to repel squirrels can also be blown away by a strong wind. … Read more
Tree Squirrels and ground squirrels are much more likely to raid your herb garden or compost than they are to go after your trash bins. Vegetables and plant food are a squirrel’s preferred diet, but sometimes when times are tough, they will eat anything. Quick Answer: Keep squirrels out of trash cans with tight or … Read more
I learned long ago that trying to keep squirrels off my property was a hopeless endeavor. Once I stopped trying to completely keep them out, I was free to observe the squirrels to see where they spent most of their time. Besides time spent playing on the trees and raiding the bird feeders for seeds, … Read more
Squirrels and rodents are some of the most adaptable creatures on earth. No matter what we build, they somehow find a way to continue to thrive and change with us. This stubborn animal aspect of nature is amazing, but it can be quite cumbersome when it comes to keeping squirrels out of our bird feeders … Read more
Tomatoes are a mainstay of almost every home garden and a favorite for the kitchen table. But the enjoyment of the sweet aroma of ripe tomatoes isn’t only coveted by gardeners like me, sometimes it attracts pests that munch on fruit and chunks of leaves. Skunks are opportunistic eaters and foragers of insects and fruits … Read more
