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| chipmunks | 7/15/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I have a lot of chipmunks living under my front porch (concrete slab). How do I get rid of them (not ...
A: Chipmunks and Structures Long term management of chipmunk requires a reduction of habitat (removing ...
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| Unkon animal ID | 6/23/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: We have recently been seeing small 3-4 in holes all over our yard here in CT. Also, something has ...
A: Sounds like you have a woodchuck, a.k.a. groundhog, whistlepig. It is in the ground squirrel family. ...
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| Woody and stucco | 5/17/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Is there a way to discourage a woodpecker from drilling holes in my house? It's a stucco structure ...
A: You have several options. Non-lethal techniques must be tried before you can apply for a lethal ...
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| Rabbit infestation | 5/13/2008 | Ben Willis |
Q: We just moved into a new home. There was a penetration in the foundation and now the crawl space is ...
A: Since rabbits are generally solitary animals they aren't known to infest homes the same as rats or ...
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| Bathroom habits of a opossum | 5/11/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I was recently told that they go to the bathroom from a shared hole. Is this true?
A: Not sure I understand the question. What do you mean by a shared hole? Opossums live alone, except ...
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| mice in the ceiling | 5/8/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: L have mice ( I think) in the ceiling in my kichen and den. I only hear them around 7-8 p.m. I have ...
A: Two things. First, you can't perform effective control without knowing what you are dealing with. I ...
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| bird eggs | 4/26/2008 | Ben Willis |
Q: It's been 2 days in a row that I've been finding bird eggs on the ground, near a big evergreen tree, ...
A: There could be a number of reasons why these eggs have fallen from their nests. Storms and high ...
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| repelling squirrels | 4/24/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: what is the best way to repel squirrels from eating potted plants, thanks
A: There is no way to repel squirrels from potted plants with visuals, noise, or odors. Taste ...
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| Tunnels, mounds and holes | 4/22/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: We live in a very rural area. Town of 600 and our house is on the back edge near the country. We ...
A: It seems to me that you may have two species of animals, moles and pocket gophers. Mole mounds ...
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| Mice/Rats in crawl space | 4/21/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Last week I sent to you the following question, but did not yet receive a response; "I have a small ...
A: I remember answering the question, but it must not have gone through. Short answer, there are no ...
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| chipmunks | 4/15/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I recently figured out I have had chipmunks under our new modular home all winter. It seems now, ...
A: Sorry about the mothballs. YOu have discovered why we don't recommend them. Exclusion is always a ...
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| re:Unidentified animal | 3/20/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Stephen, Hoping you can help. You seem very knowledgeable. We found animal feces in the cellar under ...
A: Your photo was taken too close to the object for your camera, thus the blur. Switch macro mode ...
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| Unidentified animal | 3/19/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Stephen, Hoping you can help. You seem very knowledgeable. We found animal feces in the cellar under ...
A: My first guess would be raccoon. THey make toilettes. Couldn't see the photos as the site says they ...
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| Cat brought in live mole or vole in house | 3/13/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Last night my cat brought in a mole or vole. It was alive and ran in the bedroom. The cat didn't get ...
A: It all depends. Too many variables. If it is a mole, it won't last too long as it requires insects ...
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| Unknown Critter | 3/9/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Stephen, I've written to you a couple of times regarding my unwelcome guest. Well, they're still ...
A: certainly the presence of toxicants reduces the likelihood of mice but it depends on the size of ...
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| Unknown Critter | 3/9/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Stephen, I've written to you a couple of times regarding my unwelcome guest. Well, they're still ...
A: When you say continuous do you mean regular noise with brief interruptions of silence or do you mean ...
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| RACOON NESTING/BERTHING PLACE | 3/7/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: WHAT IS THE NORMAL LOCATION FOR A MOTHER RACOON TO ESTABLISH AS HER BERTHING PLACE? TREE? GROUND? ...
A: Sounds like they were checking out potential den site. Raccoons love chimneys. I hope you did you ...
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| Gray Squirrel | 3/3/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I found a baby gray. He appears to be 6 or 7 weeks old. Where in Louisiana can I take the little ...
A: You can contact your state's division of fisheries and wildlife. Also search this page ...
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| Squirrel problems | 2/24/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: My friend is having a problem with squirrels chewing through the fabric cushions on her lawn ...
A: Squirrels tearing up furniture Don't waste your time with silly ultrasonic devices, coyote urine ...
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| white-tail deer | 2/19/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I am Eileen from Miami, FL. Please help me answer this question. What will happen to the white tail ...
A: I am sorry but I don't have enough information to answer this question. What is meant by water ...
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| Preventing Field Mice from getting into country house | 1/15/2008 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: We have a small country cottage which is winterized and we keep the heat on at 60 degrees even when ...
A: There is lots you can do. I would return the ultrasound. As you have regrettably discovered, they ...
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| Unknown Critter | 12/23/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I've written to you before about the seasonal pest that have been invading my space for 3 1/2 years. ...
A: Okay but small holes doesn't tell me enough. Photos would be great but you need to keep the ...
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| Unknown Critter | 12/22/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I've written to you before about the seasonal pest that have been invading my space for 3 1/2 years. ...
A: Burrows for chipmunks will be readily apparent. Look for holes the size of a golf ball, there may be ...
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| Unknown Critter | 12/22/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I've written to you before about the seasonal pest that have been invading my space for 3 1/2 years. ...
A: Yes there is a way to determine what the pest is. I am actually surprised that these companies ...
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| House Mouse question | 12/19/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I have a quick question about a house mouse. because it is winter, and mice are looking to get warm, ...
A: Sorry to hear that you released the mouse. I would strongly suggest that you kill the mice. Snap ...
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| What is killing wild Kangaroos? | 11/22/2007 | Ben Willis |
Q: But the way they are killed/eaten seems to be a bit of a puzzle to me,I work as a Vet Tech so i do ...
A: I would seriously suspect multiple predators and scavengers. The crushed skull suggests a large ...
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| Natural mouse repellant - herbs | 10/31/2007 | Ben Willis |
Q: I read sometime ago about an herb or plant that repels mice and rats naturally. I would like to know ...
A: I'm unaware of any herbs or plants known to repel rodents. There is a product on the market made ...
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| Skunk & Opossum Living In My Garage | 9/21/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I have both an opossum & skunk living in my garage. The skunk is O.K. because it does no hard, ...
A: Info on opossums is below. I hope to encourage you to not feed your cats outdoors. Ideally, cats ...
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| dug holes in clay barn floor | 9/4/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: The last week in August I noticed 4 different holes about 3 inches in diameter dug under the walls ...
A: Could be rats. But unless you measured very carefully, it could be skunks. When you said you ...
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| Bats | 8/14/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I live in Winnipeg,and last nite after dark,I stepped outside the front door without turning the ...
A: I am not aware of any research on this matter. The problem is, distinctive pattern can only be ...
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| Bats | 8/12/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I live in Winnipeg,and last nite after dark,I stepped outside the front door without turning the ...
A: I would like to know how the doctor knows that no bats reside in your city. ABsolutely bats can rest ...
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| tunnels in yard | 8/3/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: The ground on the side of my house is beginning to give way in the area of two holes about 3 inches ...
A: Sounds like voles to me, since I would expect you to have seen chipmunks or ground squirrels. As ...
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| Skunk removal | 7/27/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I live in SW Ohio. I am bothered by skunks that appear in the pm, I tried a live trap, but caught ...
A: Trapping: Trapping is an option for controlling skunks provided it is legal in your state. More ...
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| animal intrusion | 7/19/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I live in north Ohio on a small lake I have two bird feeders as there are a great number of birds ...
A: The raccoons just followed the food into your screened porch. You can easily prevent raccoon ...
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| Field Mice | 7/12/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Stephen, I have a fairly new house (3 yrs old) and every fall/winter I get field mice in my attic ...
A: Sorry for your trouble. Did the pest controllers not offer to perform a mouse exclusion? I would ...
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| Field Mice | 7/12/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: Stephen, I have a fairly new house (3 yrs old) and every fall/winter I get field mice in my attic ...
A: It is quite common for mice to be in new homes. Mice only need 3/8 inch gap to enter. I am concerned ...
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| racoons | 6/28/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I live in KY.I have a racoon that is killing my tame rabbits at night. It is reaching into the cages ...
A: If you are not experienced with footholds, which I assume is what you meant by steel traps (cage ...
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| Chipmonks in the house | 6/26/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: We have had a problem with Chipmonks getting in to our house in southern CT for the past several ...
A: I have lots of info on chipmunk control. But you must first, focus your energy on finding where ...
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| Bears | 6/21/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: It was in the news recently that a bear killed a young boy who was camping with his family in Utah. ...
A: I would disagree. Driving on a road is as avoidable as avoiding a camping site. Why couldn't a ...
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| baby mice | 6/14/2007 | Stephen Vantassel |
Q: I have two baby mice and I'm trying to figure out what to do with them. This morning, I was taking a ...
A: My apologies. I wrongly assumed the cat was yours. I should have read more carefully. Please forgive ...
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