Rabies is a serious disease that, if left untreated, can prove fatal for any mammal that has it. To help prevent you and your loved ones from contracting this fatal disease, you should be able to tell when a wild animal has rabies.
What Is Rabies and How Can It Affect Animals (And You, if Bitten)?
Knowing what rabies is and how wild animals get this disease is the first step to countering it. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system in mammals. It is most often transmitted by animals a few days before they die when their saliva comes into contact with another mammals' scratches, open wounds or mucous membranes. Normally this is the final stage of rabies.
Saliva is the only way for the disease to travel from one mammal to another since the virus can’t survive in the open air.
When a human contracts rabies, they first experience an incubation period that can range from a couple of...
Dealing with squirrels in your attic? Whether you've been hearing them scurrying and scratching around or have seen some teeth marks and droppings, you want to take action as soon as possible.
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Potential Ways to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic
If you are dealing with squirrels in your attic, you can try several methods to try and get them out. Here are a few of the best ways:
Make your home and yard unwelcoming: Many things can attract squirrels to your yard. Everything from overgrown brush to bird feeders can make your yard habitable to squirrels. Trim up hedges, remove branches and debris, and minimize food sources so that squirrels will be less likely to find your home attractive.
Use an unappealing scent: Squirrels find several scents repulsive. If you use an unappealing scent like apple cider vinegar or peppermint in your attic, you can potentially deter them from taking up residence.
Seal entry points: If there...
Many property owners are interested in biological pest control or finding "natural" ways to discourage rodents from entering their homes. Getting domestic animals that control pests is one solution that can help make your home less appealing to mice and rats.
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The Best Animals for Pest Control
The best animals to target problem rodents include:
Cats: Cats traditionally hunt mice. Some cats enjoy hunting and will also chase houseflies and other smaller animals and insects in the home.
Dogs: People have used certain dog breeds for pest control for hundreds of years. For example, Jack Russells and other terriers often hunt down and eliminate rats.
Pet falcons: Falcons prey on rats, mice and other rodents. However, extensive training, costly classes, and subsequent licensing are required to keep a falcon as a pet in your area.
Barn owls: Owls are highly effective mouse hunters and will return to your property over many seasons if the hunting is reliable.
The Challenges of Using Animals for Wildlife Control
Pets can...
Some people think they're cute. Others believe that these furry, gray marsupials with hairless tails are scary. Still, if you have an opossum taking up residence in your home or yard, the most pressing question is whether these creatures are dangerous.
Good news — opossums are generally harmless. Their opened mouth and hissing can feel intimidating but is only used as a defense mechanism to make themselves appear dangerous.
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However, we recommend that you avoid making friends with these nocturnal animals or inviting them to stay on your property. Here's why.
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What Are Opossums
Where Do They Live or Hangout in Homes
Benefits They Provide
Problems They Cause
Do Opossums Carry Diseases
Are They Dangerous to Cats or Dogs
What Are Opossums?
Opossums are the only marsupials in North America. In the U.S., the Virginia opossum is a cat-sized creature with dull, gray fur, white and black markings, a long snout and pink paws. Their hairless tails are prehensile, meaning they can grasp branches...
A Sapulpa woman was recently faced with a copperhead snake, shining the spotlight on snake safety in the area. Urban Jungle Wildlife Removal was proud to help educate news listeners about the dangers of venomous snakes, and we want to continue to support our community by spreading the message about snake safety.
Common venomous snakes in Oklahoma include rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and copperheads. Copperheads are the most common snakes to cause bites. These snakes are about 2 to 3 feet long and are pit vipers, meaning they strike by detecting the heat produced by their prey.
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Can You Survive a Bite from a Copperhead Snake Without Treatment?
Copperheads are venomous, but their venom is relatively mild compared to other venomous snakes. Bites are not usually life-threatening, but if bitten you should always seek medical attention. These snakes produce hemotoxic venom, which affects the immediate area around the bite and causes painful but usually temporary tissue damage.
You will still want to...
Raccoons in Your Attic: What Do You Do?
Since most animals instinctively seek warmth and shelter, it's no surprise local wildlife might invite themselves into your home at unexpected times. Having a raccoon in the attic or even in your crawl space is a typical occurrence for many homeowners, and worth taking seriously. There are a few tips and tricks to follow if you want to try to remove the raccoons on your own, or you can call a full-service company to handle the entire process and remove the risk from yourself.
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Signs of Raccoons in Your Attic
Damage Raccoons Can Cause
What to Do if You Find a Raccoon in Your Home
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Signs of Raccoons in Your Attic
While raccoons can be sneaky, there are a few ways to tell if one is living in your attic unwelcomed. These small signs can help you assess whether you have a raccoon problem, and where they might be...
Finding a dead animal in your house or on your property is an unpleasant surprise for anyone. Whether it's a dead bird in the yard or a raccoon in the attic, you should take steps to dispose of the animal as soon as possible to protect your health and well-being. Professional services like Urban Jungle Wildlife Removal are available to help, but if you want to handle it yourself, here's what you should know about how to remove a dead animal from your home.
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Signs of a Dead Animal in Your Home
In many cases, you'll be able to clearly identify a dead animal on your property, especially if it's outside. There are a few key signs that can alert you to the presence of a dead animal in your home:
Bad smell: If you notice a lingering odor in your home, it could be a sign of a dead animal. Whether the smell is subtle or strong, you should...
An animal may get into your house through the openings in your roof, attic, chimney, crawlspace or basement. If you suspect an animal has gotten in, inspect your interior and exterior property for signs of wildlife activity, such as chew marks, grease stains, droppings, or damage. A professional wildlife removal company can help you deal with the animals in your home through exclusion techniques. Explore the animals that can get into your house to determine how to deal with any potential intruders.
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Main Entry Points
Depending on the animal's size, their entry points into your home don't need to be large. Check the following places for signs of wildlife in your home:
Crawlspace or Basement: Animals enjoy hiding in dry, dark basements. You can determine if wildlife is in this part of your home by checking the foundation from the outside. Pay attention to gaps, such as places where different types of building material meet or where cables, pipes...
Bats are an unwelcome invasion in any home. If you think there are bats in your attic, you'll want to act right away. Bats can carry diseases harmful to both humans and pets. They can also reproduce in your home, leading to an even bigger problem later.
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Here are a few signs to look out for and steps to take if you have a bat infestation.
Why and How Bats Get Into the Attic
It's well known that bats like caves — they're dark, secret and quiet. The only issue is that caves tend to be cold. Attics are warm, especially in the south. Drawn to the high temperature and darkness, bats feel right at home in a rarely used attic with no windows.
They get into the attic through small holes and gaps in the roof. Once they are in, they begin making a home for themselves.
When Are Bats Most Active?
Bats are nocturnal animals. They sleep in the day and fly...
Rodents pose a nasty problem for homeowners throughout Texas. These elusive nocturnal creatures invade food supplies, cause extensive property damage, leave their droppings in living areas, and even carry and spread diseases.
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While it's not likely that you can have mice and rats at the same time (rats often feed on mice — the scent of a rat is enough to drive mice away), the presence of either one requires immediate attention.
How to Tell If You Have Mice or Rats in Your Home
If you want to get rid of these destructive pests, you first need to determine whether you're living with mice or rats. Each has different characteristics that impact the removal process.
If you have rodents in your home, it's probably one of the three types — roof rats, Norway rats (less common) or house mice. You can often distinguish between these three by their appearance. But since you don't always see them, you can use other methods to identify your household...
