Critter Guard Blog - Wildlife Control and Power Line Protection Topics
Top 4 Critters that Caused Power Outages in 2019
January 15, 2020
John Sims
Top 4 Critters that Caused Power Outages in 2019
Most people associate power outages with severe weather like thunderstorms and blizzards. However, a very...
What Are Squirrels Up To All Winter?
December 18, 2019
John Sims
What Are Squirrels Up To All Winter?
Squirrels survive winter's cold temperatures much like humans. While they do not hibernate, they tend...
Costliness of Power Outages to You as a Homeowner
December 4, 2019
John Sims
Costliness of Power Outages to You as a Homeowner
Though power outage is mostly regarded as a minor inconvenience, prolonged power loss can wreak...
Protecting Howler Monkeys from Unguarded Power Lines
November 20, 2019
John Sims
Protecting Howler Monkeys from Unguarded Power Lines
Howler monkeys are one of the most remarkable animals in South America. As the largest...
Will Your Home Insurance Cover Damage Caused by Critters?
November 13, 2019
John Sims
Will Your Home Insurance Cover Damage Caused by Critters?
Pests such as squirrels, mice, and chipmunks can cause a great deal of property damage...
Protecting Raptors from a Dangerous Perch
October 16, 2019
John Sims
Protecting Raptors from a Dangerous Perch
According to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, raptors are carnivorous birds that...
Substation Maintenance: Protecting Against Critters
September 11, 2019
John Sims
Substation Maintenance: Protecting Against Critters
Substation maintenance is crucial to any utility company. Inspections should include troubleshooting equipment, testing substation...
The Technical Aspects of a Power Outage
August 28, 2019
John Sims
The Technical Aspects of a Power Outage
Power is an essential part of our day to day life, and when there is...
Copper Wiring in Substations and Why It’s Stolen
August 7, 2019
John Sims
Copper Wiring in Substations and Why It’s Stolen
When it comes to wiring substations, there are two choices of wire: copper and aluminum....
Overarching Cyber Security Threats
July 24, 2019
John Sims
Overarching Cyber Security Threats
In the 21st century, we depend on technology and electricity every day. Breaches in cyber...
Protecting Snakes from Electrical Lines
June 12, 2019
John Sims
Protecting Snakes from Electrical Lines
Power lines can be extremely dangerous to snakes and other critters. At Critter Guard, we...
How Power Outages are Measured
May 15, 2019
John Sims
How Power Outages are Measured
One animal's misfortune can affect an entire community's ability to function. Because of this, it...
Creating and Maintaining Overhead Lines
May 8, 2019
John Sims
Creating and Maintaining Overhead Lines
Overhead power lines were created long ago, and we have seen multiple transformations of electrical...
Trees, Squirrels, and the Biggest Blackout in U.S. History
May 5, 2019
John Sims
Trees, Squirrels, and the Biggest Blackout in U.S. History
Can one small glitch in the U.S. power grid create a domino effect causing cascading...
Protecting Sloths from Power Lines
May 1, 2019
John Sims
Protecting Sloths from Power Lines
Sloths may be beautiful animals, but their instinctive need to climb and hang from branches...
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