PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, a plastic that is widely used in construction for things like piping, siding, tubing, and cable insulation. Resistant to moisture and abrasion, PVC is a highly versatile material that is ideal for windows, flooring, and exterior structures. One would hope that the PVC found on the exterior of the home …
Squirrels are busy animals who go in and out and around and about on a daily basis. Outside, they busy themselves with a few activities such as eating, mating, and looking for food. Apart from that, they also need to defend their territory depending on where they are. If you are suspecting squirrel activity in …
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Raccoons are incredibly agile climbers. These flexible, adaptable creatures that live naturally in forests. They can climb up and down any rough surface to hide from predators and find shelter. Given their ability to climb, raccoons do well in cities and suburbs. They climb up the sides of buildings to get into attics and cluttered …
Squirrels may be cute, but they can cause a whole lot of trouble. Squirrels that have broken into the attic will damage the insulation and risk power outages by chewing on electrical wires. They also have the potential to carry disease, so it’s best that you keep your distance. If you’re worried that some squirrels …
Bats are common in rural areas and towns that border forests. Though they naturally live in caves and tree hollows, bats may fly into homes when looking for a place to roost. Attics are popular roosting sites during the summer breeding season and in the fall when it’s time to hibernate. If there is a …
Raccoon paws are eerily human-looking and have been the subject of a lot of speculation in the past since they resemble human hands so much. In fact, they are one of the most dexterous paws in nature, and for good reason too. Their paws have 5 dexterous fingers helping them to manipulate objects and food …
skunks have a peculiar smell ad can be easily mistaken for marijuana. Skunk smell is produced in the sacs below the anus of the skunk and discrete through the anus. Skunk sprays are a type of oil and the smell comes from thiols. The oils can easily stick to any type of surface. This is …
Baby raccoons will leave their den after 10 months. After that, the raccoon is thought to be fully independent. Some baby raccoons will be mostly ready between 8 and 12 months depending on how ready the raccoon is. They typically leave their dens in early spring. Baby raccoons can be inadvertently abandoned by accidentally falling …
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Bats are nimble little animals that use echolocation to find caverns where they can roost. Attics, like caves and tree hollows, are warm and above ground, perfect for a colony of bats to call home. Given their small size, it can be hard to find entry points on the exterior of the home. Call Bat …
It can happen to the best of us and even our loyal friends, the dog. We all go exploring places without assuming the worst, and then – it happens. A skunk appears out of nowhere and takes the dog by surprise by unleashing a fury of what can be best described as rancid, rotten, and …
