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What To Do If You Are Sprayed By A Skunk
With the start of warmer weather, many individuals are choosing to spend more quality time outside in their yard or on the patio. Despite feeling secure on your property, being outside means being...
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How To Keep Your Office Rodent-Free
A clean and safe work environment that is rodent-free will help keep staff positive and productive. The presence of mice and other rodents will not only diminish work ethic, but also create a negative...
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How to Keep Pests Out of Trash
All humans and animals are creatures of habit. We take our trash out at the same time every week, and like clockwork, pests and wild animals will come by to savage for food scraps. It might seem...
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Can I Keep A Wild Animal As A Pet?
There is no denying the appeal of owning an exotic pet. That is why when individuals come across an injured or baby animal, their first instinct is to take it in and care for it. But keeping a wild...
View ArticleFun Facts About Deer
Despite their large stature, deer are known for being rather calm and gentle creatures. It might surprise you to learn that deer live a much more complex and fascinating life than it would appear....
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The Importance of Humane Animal Control
When it comes to wildlife interaction, Shumaker’s Animal Control believes in providing humane treatment. Our team is committed to using live traps to trap and remove animals before relocating them to...
View ArticleWhat Does Hibernation Really Mean?
When we think of hibernation, we normally picture a bear curled up in a ball, sleeping for months on end. In reality, hibernation is much more complex than it appears to be. Hibernation is a result of...
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Venomous Snakes in Maryland
Our great state of Maryland is home to over two dozen species and subspecies of snakes. In addition to common harmless snakes like garter snakes and brown snakes, there are also two species of venomous...
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A Year in The Life Of A Bat
Maryland is home to ten different species of the bat, all of which fall under the Microchiroptera family. All of these bats support the ecosystem by eating insects such as mosquitos, stink bugs, and...
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How To Keep Groundhogs Out Of Your Garden
Despite their diminutive size, groundhogs have an insatiable appetite. An adult groundhog can consume between 1 to 2 pounds of vegetation in a single day, which means a group of groundhogs can easily...
View ArticleHow To Properly and Humanely Trap Mice and Rats
Some individuals have no problem co-existing with mice and rats – some even keep domesticated rodents as pets. But for others, finding mice and rats in your home can be extremely disturbing and...
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Fun Facts About Skunks
Skunks are extremely common animals throughout Maryland, especially the Eastern striped skunk species. These small creatures are famously known for their skunk spray, but it might surprise you to...
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What To Do If You Have An Animal In Your Chimney
If you have an opening in your chimney, wild animals might feel enticed to make their way inside. Some animals use the chimney as a gateway into your home, while other animals will use the chimney for...
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What Do I Do When I Come Across A Turtle?
Due to the various surrounding bodies of waters, Maryland is home to nearly 20 different species of turtle, including box turtles, snapping turtles, softshell turtles, and sea turtles. Many of these...
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Precautionary Steps To Prevent Winter Wildlife Infestations
Similar in a way to humans, wild animals get cold during the winter months and seek refuge. Often, these wild animals will seek shelter in homes because they not only provide warmth, but they also...
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How To Help Local Wildlife During The Winter Months
Last week, we discussed the numerous ways in which homeowners can prevent wildlife infestations during the winter. This week, the Shumaker team wanted to take a moment to share our tips on helping and...
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How Do Rabbits Survive In the Winter?
As the temperature begins to get lower, and our thermostats start to get higher, it is hard to ignore all the wild animals that have to fend for themselves during the winter months. Luckily, many...
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The Secrets of Squirrel Control
Compared to other wild animals, the squirrel is probably the most common creature that humans interact with on a daily basis. Not only do we frequently encounter squirrels, we also regularly encounter...
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What is a Chipmunk?
Chipmunks are small, ground-dwelling creatures that are members of the squirrel family. Despite there being 25 different species of chipmunks, the eastern chipmunks are the only one found in...
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How To Keep Wild Animals Out Of Your Trash This Holiday Season
Did you know that humans generate more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than any other time of year? Between large family meals and gift giving celebrations, there is an exorbitant amount of...
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