Posts by Swat Wildlife
How to Get Rid of Rats
Rats on your property need to be dealt with as soon as possible as they can make you very sick. The bites, droppings, and urine of rats can spread infections such as Lassa fever, tularemia, leptospirosis, and hantavirus. They can also carry ticks which can transmit diseases too.
Read MoreHow to Remove Skunk Smell from Your Home
Skunks are famously stinky creatures – at least, they are when they feel threatened and decide to try and teach whoever or whatever is “threatening” them a lesson. Skunks spray a foul-smelling liquid when they feel threatened. That might seem understandable as a general defense mechanism, but it’s not likely to make you feel any…
Read MoreDo You hear Noises in Your Attic? Signs that Raccoons Live in Your Attic
Raccoons are more likely to invade your home during winter and spring, but they can get into your attic at any time of the year. Sometimes, pregnant raccoon mothers break into attics looking for warm, dry, and safe places for their babies. Therefore, if you suspect that you have raccoons in your attic, then most…
Read MoreCan You Get Pest Control During the Pandemic?
It sounds peculiar to some, but pests won’t take a break because of the coronavirus pandemic. After all, squirrels, skunks, raccoons, mice or rats, bugs, and all of the other creatures that can try to inhabit our homes and properties are impervious to the virus. They know nothing about the millions of people now sitting…
Read MoreHow to Prevent and Get Rid of These Common Critters
As winter’s last puddle melts and the sun finally comes out of hibernation, so do the many critters and rodents that have been lying low all winter long. With warmer temperatures comes an influx of these nuisances, and while they are furry and can sometimes be cute—emphasis on sometimes—these rascals can wreak some serious havoc…
Read MoreGet Ready to Reclaim Your Shed When Spring Arrives
Ask anyone who lives in an area where wildlife is abundant, or even only semi-abundant, and they will usually have a story or two about wildlife invasions. The red squirrels that destroyed the attic or the stinky skunk who took up residence beneath the old foundation, and so on. While these stories can bring a…
Read More3 Common Winter Pests and How to Handle Them
Winter can arrive fast or show up a lot later than normal. It can be very harsh, cold and uncomfortable or it might be unseasonably warm without much accumulation or hazardous weather. In other words, winter can be unpredictable. On the other hand, wildlife can behave in fairly regular ways, and that is particularly true…
Read MoreTips for Homes with Unexpected Mice Issues
You might be shocked to discover that an area of your home has suddenly developed a mouse issue. Unfortunately, late autumn is the peak season for mice (and rats, and other critters) to start seeking warmer living conditions, and it is why many people suddenly develop a mouse issue. Though tiny and almost impossible to…
Read MoreAnimals Start Looking for Winter Homes in the Fall…Are You Prepared
Whether or not you like raccoons, opossums, squirrels and other natural critters, chances are you don’t like them enough to eagerly share your home with them. Yet, every autumn, these creatures begin looking around for some wintertime “digs,” and your home or garage may be a prime target of their interest. To better understand this…
Read More5 Things You Do Unknowingly to Bring Rats and Mice to Your Home
Though often kept as pets, rats and mice have a definite “ick” factor about them, and most health professionals warn that they present serious risks for disease and illness. The threats come in the form of diseases from rat or mice bites, as well as viral infections from their droppings and urine. Inhaling air containing…
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