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5 Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home
5 Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home
  • Effects and Impact
July 27, 2022
John Sims

5 Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home

Spaces such as attics and basements provide a perfect place for rodents to hide, and...
How Do Squirrels Cause Power Outages?
How Do Squirrels Cause Power Outages?
  • Effects and Impact
July 13, 2022
John Sims

How Do Squirrels Cause Power Outages?

Did you know that squirrels are ranked as one of the main causes of power...
3 Ways Opossums Can Damage Your Property
3 Ways Opossums Can Damage Your Property
  • Effects and Impact
July 6, 2022
John Sims

3 Ways Opossums Can Damage Your Property

For opossums, your attic is an excellent place to seek food, shelter, and build their...
4 Common Signs of an Opossum Infestation in Your House
4 Common Signs of an Opossum Infestation in Your House
  • Effects and Impact
June 8, 2022
John Sims

4 Common Signs of an Opossum Infestation in Your House

Opossum infestation can be a danger to your family, pets, and property. These critters can...
3 Ways Raccoons Can Damage Your Property
3 Ways Raccoons Can Damage Your Property
  • Effects and Impact
May 18, 2022
John Sims

3 Ways Raccoons Can Damage Your Property

Racoons are intelligent and adaptable creatures that thrive in many environments. They are increasingly becoming...
Protect Your Home from These Common Spring Pests
Protect Your Home from These Common Spring Pests
  • Effects and Impact
April 6, 2022
John Sims

Protect Your Home from These Common Spring Pests

With spring comes warmer weather, new life, and more time spent outside. However, spring also...
4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment
4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment
  • Effects and Impact
March 16, 2022
John Sims

4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment

Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to protect our environment and save...
Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
  • Effects and Impact
March 2, 2022
John Sims

Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth

There are six species of sloths around the world and two of these species are...
A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds
A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds
  • Effects and Impact
January 5, 2022
John Sims

A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds

Not all birds migrate to warmer climates during winter. Species such as robins, cardinals, finches,...
4 Strange Animal-Caused Power Outages
4 Strange Animal-Caused Power Outages
  • Effects and Impact
December 1, 2021
John Sims

4 Strange Animal-Caused Power Outages

Animals cause thousands of outages every year, whether it's by chewing on a cord or...
4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses
4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses
  • Effects and Impact
October 27, 2021
John Sims

4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses

Birds such as swallows, wrens, starlings, pigeons, and more can be a nuisance in warehouses....
Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment
Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment
  • Effects and Impact
October 20, 2021
John Sims

Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment

Many of Africa's monkeys and other animals live far from humans, but some, like the...
Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey
Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey
  • Effects and Impact
September 22, 2021
John Sims

Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey

Also known as the red-backed squirrel monkey, the Central American squirrel monkey is mainly found...
Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard
Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard
  • Effects and Impact
September 1, 2021
John Sims

Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard

Gibbons are small apes that belong to the Hylobatidae family. They are mainly found in...
Critter Guard: Protecting Wildlife Around the World
Critter Guard: Protecting Wildlife Around the World
  • Effects and Impact
August 4, 2021
John Sims

Critter Guard: Protecting Wildlife Around the World

Squirrels may be responsible for the majority of animal-related power outages within the United States,...