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Is It Safe To Use Rodenticide?
After discovering a rat problem in your home or on your property, using rodenticide is most likely the first thought that crosses your mind. Shumaker Animal Removal is here to tell you that rodenticide...
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What is Salmonella & Can Animals Infect Humans?
Salmonella is a type of bacterial infection that is commonly caused by contaminated food or water, but can also result from contact with small rodents and reptiles. Many wild animals, including...
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The Hidden Risks of Bird Nests in Your Home
Many different species of birds choose to build their bird nests around homes and sheds. These human habits provide birds with a safe area, away from predators and extreme temperatures. While bird...
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Are Foxes Dangerous?
There are two types of foxes that are commonly found in Maryland: the red fox and the gray fox. These small creatures pose little threat to humans, but can be extremely dangerous when it comes to...
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What Is an Opossum?
Did you know that the opossum is only one of the marsupial species native to North America? All other marsupials, such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, are mainly found in Australia or on the...
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How To Know If There Are Bats In Your Home
Did you know there are ten different types of bats in Maryland? These small winged creatures play several important roles in our environment, from pollinating flowers to controlling pests. However,...
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How To Keep Mice Out Of Your Apartment
Apartment life is already crammed as it is, you don’t want furry little mice taking over your space. With dozens of individuals living under one roof, there is bound to be an infestation time from...
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How To Protect Your Animals During Hunting Season
With hunting season in full effect, it is the perfect time to educate pet owners about the ways they can protect their animals. Many individuals live near a hunting area, go hiking with their dogs,...
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How To Keep Wild Animals From Using Pet Door
A pet door is a convenient home accessory that allows your pets to come and go as they please. But not many homeowners realize this door provides easy access to raccoons, opossums, skunks and other...
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What Is Exclusion In Animal Control?
In addition to animal control and removal, Shumaker Animal Control also specializes in wildlife prevention. Rather than dealing with wild animals after they enter your home, wildlife prevention allows...
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Fun Facts About Owls in Maryland
Did you know there are eight different species of owls that can be found in Maryland? Barred owls, Eastern Screech owls, and Great Horned Owls are the most common and can be found year-round. Species...
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What To Do If A Wild Animal Gets Into Your Home
Living in Maryland, a majority of residents have the benefit of being surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, this also means many residents have had the displeasure of a wild animal making its way into...
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How To Protect The Environment & Deter Wildlife
All of us at Shumaker Animal Control believe in the humane treatment of wild animals. That is why we are committed to safely catching animals in live traps and relocating them to approved wildlife...
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How To Keep Rabbits Out of Your Yard
Rabbits rely on vegetation for nearly all aspects of life, including food and shelter. Unfortunately, this means rabbits can create big problems if they find their way into your yard. These hungry...
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How To Prevent Squirrel Damage To Your Roof
Fun Fact: Squirrels’ teeth continue to grow throughout their lives. Chewing on wood and other materials allows them to keep them trimmed short and sharp. While they might seem cute and innocent,...
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How To Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes
After migrating from the MidWest, the first documented sighting of a coyote in Maryland was in 1972. Since then, coyotes have lived a relatively quiet and secluded life away from urban developments....
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Fun Facts About Groundhogs
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks or whistle-pigs, are the largest species in the squirrel family. They can be found in woodland areas all across North America, or if you are unlucky, you might be...
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Keep Moles From Ruining Your Lawn
Moles are small, solitary creatures that live underground and mainly eat insects to survive. While this means the plants in your garden might be safe, the real damage comes from the underground tunnels...
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Common Plants That Deter Snakes From The Garden
It is the beginning of April, so you know what that means: snakes will start becoming more and more active in the area. Generally, snakes are most active during the months of April through October,...
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Why Are Bats Important To Humans?
Did you know that bats are important to human health and survival? While all plants and animals play their own important part in our ecosystem, bats play an essential role in pest control, seed...
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