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How You Can Help Wildlife Too
Not all animals are out to get us or terrorize our houses. Most come in contact for only shelter or survival reasons and cause no harm. There are plenty of ways in which we try to safeguard our homes...
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Bats Bats Bats
No matter what type of home you have, protecting that home is essential. But how do you shield it from one of the most uncommon animals? Bats are one of those animals that are hardly around, so how do...
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Keeping Pets Away From Your Christmas Tree
Christmas is in about 2 weeks and if you don’t have your tree up yet, we know it will be up soon! Part of the fun of getting into the holiday spirit is decorating your home. That may include going out...
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Groundhog Facts
Groundhogs are one of those wild animals that are fun to watch exist in their habitat. They are very cute animals who have strong, short legs with bushy tails. They are actually part of the rodent...
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New Year, New Geese?
In many areas of the United States, not just Maryland, geese are starting to pop up more. These animals are quite literally flocking from areas of Canada to make their stay in the United States a more...
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How Pesticides Affect Animals
Birds When pesticides are used to cover large crop fields, the repellents are being transmitted through the air. The sheer amount of pesticide that is used for these purposes has a huge effect on...
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Winter Wildlife
For this time of year, you either love it or hate it. As Marylanders, we’re somewhat used to the unpredictable weather and we tolerate the vast change that may come from one day to the next. Just like...
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The Gray Fox
Maryland is a commonly known home for Gray Foxes. They are very interesting creatures and we have a lot of cool facts for you to learn more about them! Diet Gray foxes like to go after rabbits,...
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Facts About The Garter Snake
One of Maryland’s most popular snakes is the Garter snake. Here are some great facts to learn more about them. Looks Garter snakes are not just one color. They can be black, green, brown, and...
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Top Southern Maryland Pests
While Southern Maryland is very populated with people, it also houses a lot of animals too! From areas of the Chesapeake Bay to parts of Prince George’s counties, there are a lot of wildlife and pests...
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Animals That Love The Attic
The attic is an attractive quality to have in a house as it provides additional space and storage for your belongings. It declutters the rest of the home, and keeps everything in one space. But did you...
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Rabid Animals And How To Spot Them
What Are Rabid Animals? Rabies is a virus that can be transmitted by animals to humans. It can be comparable to how we view the common cold or flu, however, it can have much more grave effects....
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Shumaker Services
Shumaker Animal Control is an animal removal company that is based out of Baltimore County. For over 25 years, we have maintained the reputation of removing animals for our clients in a safe and humane...
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Mice Identification in Maryland
House Mice House mice are typically known to have gray or brown fur. They are relatively small in size, only growing to about 5 inches . Although a lot of mice tend to look the same, house mice have a...
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Common Spring Pests
After months of chilling cold, spring welcomes warmer weather which we all enjoy. However, that is not exclusive to humans. Pests also enjoy the warmer temperatures. Hibernating species move out of...
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Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks are herbivorous rodents. They are attracted to grassy yards because they mainly feed on plant matter. If left to encroach your property, it can turn into a nuisance...
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How to Keep Snakes Outside
If you have a large yard or live on a decent amount of land, you may have encountered snakes in your yard. While there are people who enjoy their encounters with snakes, many others would rather never...
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Why Wild Animals Love Your Basement
While the outdoors is the most preferred habitat for most wildlife, some still find their way into your house. One of the reasons why wild animals love your basement is that it has the least human...
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Get to Know the Humble Opossum
As spring approaches and the weather gets warmer, more people are spending their time outside, taking strolls through the yard or woods. The more you spend your time outdoors, the higher the risk of...
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Animal Removal in the City: Which Animals to Look out For
According to Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources, Maryland is home to over 583 wildlife species. This translates to thousands of individual creatures, some of which might find entry into your...
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