Wildlife Library
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Wildlife
Wildlife are those animals that are not tame; their "wild" nature makes them difficult to control when they choose to make our properties into their home. Wild animals can survive on their own without the help of people. As we have come to live closer to or within their natural habitat, they have discovered that our properties and the food and shelter they provide make their lives easier, and they won't hesitate to take advantage!
Some of the most common wild animals that often infiltrate our properties include:
- Bats
- Birds
- Gophers
- Ground squirrels
- Moles
- Nutria
- Possums
- Raccoons
- Squirrels
- Voles
Wild animals tend to be destructive because, in order to survive, they have learned to do whatever is necessary to gain access to food and safe shelter. They dig up gardens and lawns in our yards, tear through siding, burrow under foundations, and tip over trash cans. In addition to causing damage, wild animals can be dangerous; they spread diseases that can make us ill, spread parasites, and if they feel threatened, may bite or scratch.
Many wild animals will stay outside around our yards, while others will find a way into our homes to take advantage of the safe shelter it provides. Attics, chimneys, and wall voids are the most common places to discover wild animals.
If wildlife has become a problem on your property, reach out to Ultimate Pest Control, LLC for help identifying, eliminating, and preventing their return. To further help you protect your Oregon property against wildlife, we want to provide you with our most practical wildlife prevention tips.
- Eliminate sources of water in your yard and around your home.
- Repair damage to your siding, windows, shingles, and chimney.
- Fill in holes that develop in your yard and near the foundation.
- Regularly harvest fruits and vegetables from gardens; if possible, install a fence around garden areas.
- Keep locking lids on trash cans and compost bins.
- Cut tree branches back from your roofline.
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