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Animals that Carry Diseases in Maryland

Different animals in Maryland cause various diseases in humans. Bats, groundhogs, and racoons are among the animals that carry diseases in Maryland. Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted...

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Types of Wild Animal Removal

Residents of Maryland often need to seek animal removal services. That is because Maryland is home to over 583 wildlife species – some of which might find their way into your property. If an animal...

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How Wild Animal Traps Work

Wild animals that invade a property can damage items in the house, destroy gardens, and often present a health hazard to the property’s residents and pets. Citing these dangers and inconveniences, it...

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What Animal is Living in My Attic? A Quick Guide

Wild animals in the attic can be a real nuisance. That is especially true of animals that make a lot of noise at night as they feed and go about their business. If you suspect that an animal is living...

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Are Squirrels Good for Anything?

As we find ourselves outdoors enjoying the sun at this time of the year, we’re not the only ones keen on going outside. The majority of the wildlife is also out and about after hibernating throughout...

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How to Identify a Venomous Snake in Maryland

How do I identify a venomous snake? This is a question commonly asked by Maryland residents. Everyone wants to know if any dangerous snakes live near them and what they look like.  Therefore, it’d be...

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Are Bats On My Property Dangerous?

Bats are pretty prevalent in Maryland, and due to their small size, it’s easy for them to sneak through the tiniest of spaces into your property. They only come out at night, which makes it hard to...

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The Difference Between a Wild Rat Infestation and Domestic Rats

One person sits on a subway bench in pity as they contemplate rescuing the rat that just scampered across the platform, while the second, standing on his balcony, wonders why Jane next door keeps...

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How Emergency Animal Removal Could Save Your Life

You might have had the displeasure of encountering a dangerous animal that might have stopped you in your tracks or made your heart skip a beat at one point in your life. Knowing what to do at that...

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What is a Groundhog Deterrent?

Groundhogs, albeit small, have the potential to wipe out your vegetable garden in minutes. They are the most gluttonous of rodents. The damage does not stop at feeding on your foliage, groundhogs like...

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What Do You Do if An Animal Is in Your Wall?

The thought of an animal in your wall is a scary one. First, you can be sure that the animal will be a nuisance as it tries to crawl out. Secondly, if the animal fails to climb out of the wall, it...

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What is Raccoon Eviction Fluid?

A raccoon invasion of your property can be a real nuisance. These critters are clever and handy, making them tough to eradicate. Their ability to use their hands to rip things apart, open garbage...

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Summer Animal Removal in Baltimore

Courtyard barbecues, swimming in the pool, and fun in the sun are all essential activities for enjoying a warm and gorgeous summer in Baltimore. But, summer also comes with a whole lot of pests into...

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Red Fox Denning Season: What You Need to Know

Even though the red foxes’ mating season is well underway, fox denning season is still with us, with foxes’ pups and kits often lurking around their dens until they are grown enough to go on their own....

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How Do I Get Rid of Mice Completely?

How Do I Get Rid of Mice Completely? Mice are small-bodied rodents that can fit in crevices as small as a quarter an inch. While you might enjoy hosting visitors, mice are not the kind of visitors you...

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How to Humanely Get Rid of Snakes

How to Humanely Get Rid of Snakes: Few animals get such extremes of love and hate as snakes. Some people keep them as pets while others spend years studying about them. But for others, even thinking...

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Do You Have to Remove Groundhogs From Your Property?

Do You Have to Remove Groundhogs From Your Property? Groundhogs play an important role in our ecological systems. While they mostly prefer open country and the edges of woodlands, these animals have...

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How Cage Traps Work for Squirrels

How Cage Traps Work for Squirrels Whether you reside in the suburbs or the rural areas, squirrels are a fact of life. While they may appear harmless, squirrels can be destructive and a nuisance to your...

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What Attracts Possums to Your Yard?

What Attracts Possums to Your Yard? What Attracts Possums to Your Yard? In Maryland, opossums are pretty common animals, so it’s probable that you’ve already spotted one outside scrounging through your...

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The Difference Between Domestic and Wild Mice

The Difference Between Domestic and Wild Mice: Mice may be adorable in the wild or in cartoons, but when they infest your home, they are anything but cute. The wild mouse and the domestic mouse, or...

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