Field Notes
Field Notes
Plain-English guides on noises, tracks, droppings, gaps, seasons, cleanup and staying safe, written to be read in a few minutes.
Humane PracticeWhat Humane Wildlife Removal Really MeansHumane is more than a word. It means solving the problem without cruelty, keeping families together and sealing the way in so it stays solved.
Safety and HealthProtecting Pets and Chickens from Coyotes and FoxesSmall pets and poultry are the animals most at risk. These simple changes cut the risk a lot.
Safety and HealthWhat to Do If You Find a Snake in Your House or YardStay calm, keep your distance and keep kids and pets away. Most snakes are harmless, but you should not guess.
Safety and HealthIs It Safe to Clean Up Droppings Yourself?A small mess might be a do-it-yourself job. A big one is not. Here is how to decide and how to protect yourself.
Seasons and TimingBat Season and Humane Exclusion ExplainedBats help control insects, and in many places they are protected. Here is how humane bat exclusion works and why timing is part of the plan.
Seasons and TimingBaby Season: What to Know When Animals Nest in Your HomeIn spring and early summer, a noisy attic often means a mother and her young. Here is why timing matters and what a humane plan looks like.
Seasons and TimingSeal Your Home Before Winter: A Fall Wildlife ChecklistWhen nights turn cold, mice, squirrels and raccoons go looking for a warm place. A quick walk around the house now can keep them out.
Protect Your HomeHow to Keep Raccoons and Birds Out of Your ChimneyAn open flue is a favorite den and nest. A well-fitted chimney cap solves most of it and protects the fireplace too.
Protect Your HomeHow Small a Hole Can Animals Squeeze Through?You may be surprised how small an opening is enough. Mice, bats, squirrels and raccoons all fit through gaps that look too tight.
Identify the VisitorWhat Wildlife Droppings Look Like and Why They MatterSize, shape and location can hint at who left droppings in your attic or crawl space. Here is what to look for and how to stay safe.
Identify the VisitorWildlife Tracks in Your Yard: A Quick Field GuideCount the toes, look for claw marks and measure the print. Here is a simple way to tell raccoon, opossum, fox and deer tracks apart.
Identify the VisitorWhat Animal Is in My Attic? Clues by Sound and TimeHeavy thumps at night, light scratching at dawn or soft squeaks at dusk: the sound and the time can tell you a lot about the animal overhead.Have a question that is not here?
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