Small mammals like groundhogs, raccoons, opossums, and skunks start having their young in the springtime. They tend to become more active around people’s houses. As they begin to forage for food or look for places to raise their young, they may cause structural damage to your house, dig up your garden, or cause other property damage. Some wild animals also carry diseases that can be dangerous for you and your family or pets. Below are three tips to help you avoid problems with nuisance wildlife around your home.
Here are some tips to avoid problems with nuisance wildlife.
Remove extra cat and dog food from outside.
As the weather gets nicer, we tend to spend more time outside. Our pets often enjoy joining us, and you may feed your dog or cat while outside. Be sure to remove any extra food from their food bowls to avoid attracting other, unwanted critters.
Clean up spilled bird seed around bird feeders.
In addition to cat and dog food, animals like groundhogs, raccoons, opossums, and skunks enjoy bird seed. To keep them away from your property, clean up any bird food that’s been knocked off of the feeders.
Take the trash out close to trash day.
Trash is another source of food for critters who like to scrounge. Try to either keep your trash inside or if you have to keep it outside, keep it in well-sealed containers to prevent wildlife from rummaging through it and running amuck on your property.
If you’re having an issue with groundhogs, raccoons, opossums, or skunks, give Wildlife Enterprises, LLC a call. We’ll work to remove the nuisance wildlife and help you prevent their return. We can also help to eliminate the effects on your building’s foundation as well as your gardens and flower beds. Call us today to schedule your wildlife control.