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Why You Should Never Keep a Wild Animal as a Pet

While many kids dream of having a pet tiger, bat, owl, or even wolf, it is actually incredibly difficult, and often even dangerous to keep wild animals as pets. While many kids dream of having a pet...

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Learn All About Opossums and How to Deter Them

Whether you spot them in your backyard or on the side of the road, here is the lowdown on opossums and how to keep them away from your home. Opossums are common outdoor sights in the Maryland, D.C.,...

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How to Repel Groundhogs in Your Yard This Spring

Now that spring is almost upon us, one of the most disruptive pests that will affect you is the groundhog. Groundhogs can cause serious damage to your yard and landscape. Now that spring is almost upon...

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The Benefits of Calling a Professional Pest Removal Service

When you have a pest bothering your home, it can be tempting to attempt to tackle the problem on your own. While some things are worth doing yourself, other things are worth calling in the...

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How to Protect Your Spring Garden from Pests

If your spring garden is falling victim to pests, there are many different things you can do to protect your plants and still enjoy a healthy crop over the season. With spring showers come gorgeous...

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What Should You Be Doing About Skunks?

If you do have a skunk problem in your yard, here are some of the ways to peacefully tackle it. Seeing (or smelling) a skunk in your yard can be concerning, since they are known for roaming around...

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What Should You Be Doing About Coyotes?

Coyotes closely resemble German Shepherds; should you be near any coyote population, you’ll quickly find that they can cause as much problem as fascination. Interestingly, Maryland and Delaware have...

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The Importance of Practicing Humane Animal Control

Humane animal control will not only keep the animals safe, but can help to protect the balance of your local ecosystem. Animal control is an important service to any community, however, there is...

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What to Do After Being Bitten by a Non-Venomous Snake

If your yard or community park has a non-venomous snake population, it’s important to know what to do if you get bitten. Spring is here and families are spending more and more time outside. Runners are...

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Raccoons and Their Favorite Places to Hide on Your Property

What are the most popular hiding places for raccoons on your property and how can you prevent them from moving in? While you want to attract some animals to your yard, like beautiful songbirds at your...

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How to Humanely Protect Your Home from Rodents

If your home has a rodent problem, it can be tempting to do whatever necessary to get them out. Here are some ways to protect your home from rodents the humane way. If your home has a rodent problem,...

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Can a Bat Colony Pose a Threat to Humans?

While most people have a fear of bats thanks to scary movies like Dracula, are bat colonies really dangerous to humans? Now that animals are starting to emerge from hibernation and enjoy the spring...

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What Kind of Wild Animals Pose the Highest Threat of Rabies?

There are all sorts of animals that could have rabies. Learn how you can protect yourself. Summertime means fun in the sun, and unfortunately fun in the sun can mean being around dangerous wild animals...

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Squirrel Control on Your Property

Learn how you can control the number of squirrels on your property. One of the most frustrating parts of living in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area is critter control. Deer, squirrels, and other...

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Home Remedies That Will Get Rid Of Bats

Do not become roommates with a family of bats! You either love them or you hate them. Bats are one of those species that are fascinating to some people, but extraordinary creepy to many others. If you...

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How To Get Rid Of Groundhogs From Your Property

Don’t let ground hogs become your pets! Are groundhogs plaguing your property? These furry creatures cause many homeowners headaches every day. They are like that pesky neighbor that won’t leave you...

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How To Get Rid of Mice Without Poison

Don’t let mice overtake your home! Do you have a rodent problem inside your home? Mice can spread disease through their urine and feces, which can cause you a number of problems. However, there are...

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5 Ways To Get Rid Of Foxes From Your Property

Foxes are one of the most clever pests, which makes them difficult to get a handle on. When it comes to animal control issues, foxes can be one of the most persistent and clever pests. This can make...

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Ways to Get Rid of Snakes

If the snake is outside of your home or near the entrance to your door (but not inside yet), keep in mind that you are technically in their habitat. Whether you live in the Maryland suburbs or a rural...

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How to Protect Your Plants from Squirrels

Protect your plants from these furry critters. Squirrels are one of the most common annoyances for homeowners throughout Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. The tiny bushy-tailed animals are known for...

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