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Will A Fox Attack A Dog or Cat?

Foxes, like many wild animals, are not naturally aggressive towards humans, dogs, or cats. In fact, foxes are likely to run away from domestic animals or ignore them altogether. So, will a fox attack a...

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What To Do If You Find A Bird’s Nest

A majority of the bird species found in Maryland lay eggs anywhere from early spring into the middle of summer. During this time, it is not uncommon for homeowners to find bird’s nests full of eggs or...

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How Do I Keep Snakes Away From My Pool?

If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard to keep you cool on these sweltering summer days, we know you want to keep it in pristine condition. Aside from leaves, algae, and bugs, there is...

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What Enemies Do Raccoons Have?

We understand that when it comes to wild animals, human beings might feel like they are normally the ones under attack. But in reality, a fair share of fighting and conflict goes on in between...

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What Attracts Deer To Property?

There is only one deer species native to the state of Maryland and that is the white-tailed deer. White-tailed deer are extremely active and visible during the summer months given the wealth of food...

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Why Do Squirrels Raid Your Flower Pots?

As a homeowner, you put a lot of time and resources into your flower pots and gardens. So we understand how frustrating it can be waking up to a mess of dug-up plants and loose soil on the ground....

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Fun Facts About Porcupines

Did you know porcupines are truly one of a kind creatures? The scientific name for porcupines is Erethizon dorsatum, but Dorsatum is the only species in the genus known as Erethizon.   Porcupines do...

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Will Skunks Come Into My Home?

Skunks are shy nocturnal creatures that prefer to avoid contact with human beings. While it is rare for skunks to come into homes, that does not mean it is impossible. Sometimes skunks accidentally...

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Clever Hacks to Keep Critters Away

No matter what type of yard you have, nothing ruins a relaxing evening outside more than critters overtaking your plants, vegetables beds, or hard-worked garden. Now that summer is here, animals of all...

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All About Foxes!

Maybe you’ve come across one or two of these beautiful-furred critters roaming around your yard or spotted their bushy tails at a park, but how much do you really know about them? We know all about...

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Common Snakes in Maryland

Did you know there are 27 different types of snakes in Maryland? Now is the time that you may catch a glimpse of one, as summer is when they tend to make an appearance. Summer is also when we spend the...

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All About Animal Bite Infections

Have you been bitten by an animal recently? It is important to realize and detect when an animal bite can cause an infection. Most of the time when you come in contact with an animal, there is a high...

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Fun Facts About Raccoons

No matter what type of environment you live in, city or rural, you will almost always see a raccoon as they are common in most local wildlife populations. Well known for its mischievous personality and...

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Top 3 Dangerous Animals in Maryland

Maryland is such an incredible state when it comes to its wildlife. From lakes to sand dunes, to miles of forests and mountains, we have it all. We have all different types of habitats that invite a...

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Bats in Maryland

Bats might not be the first animal that comes to mind when we think of Maryland. Usually that is reserved for the crab, which is certainly a popular animal in our state. However, back on the topic of...

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All About Groundhogs

Groundhogs are quite interesting creatures. Although mostly known for their destructive behavior, these animals are actually part of the squirrel family. Measuring up to an average of 27 inches,...

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Why Choose Humane Animal Removal?

When animals are causing issues for your home and lawn, you need a viable solution to fix the problem. At first sight of a rat, snake, or any other critter, all you can think about is getting them out...

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Bird Removal

Football season may be back in session, but we’re talking about the other Baltimore Birds.   We’re still experiencing pretty nice weather this time of year and people want to be outside and enjoying...

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What You Should Do If An Animal Bites You

Most animal bites usually come from pets. Dogs and cats are usually the culprits as they are the ones most commonly found in homes. For other bites, they are usually caused by stray or wild animals...

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Ending Animal Testing in Maryland

Animal testing on animals has been a long debated topic. Animals suffer from testing cosmetic goods such as shampoo and mascara on them that contain harmful chemicals. Wildlife animals such as rabbits,...

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