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Squirrels frequently nest in attics and chimneys and do damage by gnawing wood or wires inside the house. They can have 2 litters per year….April/May and August/September. Squirrels can be safely removed from property without harming them but their litter MUST be removed before patching or repairing any holes. Raccoons are opportunists and very adaptable, known as raiders of trash and fishponds. They may nest in attics and uncapped chimneys. Their young are born in April/May. Though they are primarily nocturnal, it is not unusual for them to roam around during the day looking for food or sunning themselves. Don't panic; this does not mean that they have rabies. Leave them alone. If one appears sick (staggering, walking in circles, falling, biting itself, salivating heavily) or you have a dead raccoon in your yard, call a professional immediately. Opossums are usually nocturnal, shy and inoffensive. They may occasionally raid trashcans, but overall damage is generally slight. They are often mistaken for large rats. They have 2 litters per year. They live in abandoned burrows rather than digging their own, so eliminating brush piles, dilapidated structures and holes under concrete slabs will make your yard uninviting. Birds nest in eaves, vents and attics and frequently fly down chimneys. The main complaint against them is the mess and smell caused by their droppings. Sparrows, starlings and pigeons are common problems. You may have to screen off vents and other openings. If a bird has nested in or on your house, deck, balcony, etc., do not disturb it. It is a federal crime to remove a bird's nest or its babies. You must wait until the babies have flown away before you move the nest. Bats hibernate in winter, and their young are born April-July. They cannot gnaw or dig, relying instead on existing openings to enter buildings. Actual damage is minor, mainly stains, odor from feces and urine. If a bat is flying inside the house, don't panic. Try to isolate it in one room and call the professionals for assistance. Do not touch it! Remember, bats eat insects, not people. Snakes. Almost every snake you may see in your garden is harmless, so there is no need to panic. Snakes are helpful in controlling rodent populations. If you see a snake in the basement, don’t kill it…it’s illegal. Try to move it gently out an open door with a broom or, if it is coiled, place a heavy container over it to confine it until a professional can pick it up. Unfortunately, many people will kill a snake first. Then you must find the snake’s access point (usually cracks in the foundation) and patch it. |
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