Wildlife
Every field note filed under Wildlife, newest first.
Wildlife Mange and Domestic Pets
Understanding the interaction between wildlife, parasites, and domestic pets is crucial for promoting coexistence and safeguarding your pet's health. The natural habitats of animals such as foxes,...
Read moreStriped Skunks in the Urban Setting
It would not be unusual to notice the faint scent of skunk odor in the city and urban areas this time of year. After a long stretch of cold days and nights, skunks enter the...
Read moreEastern Subterranean Mole
Did you know that moles work all year long? Even in the coldest of temperatures they need to keep eating to maintain their high metabolism. Not only do moles wreak havoc to yards, they can...
Read moreWildlife in Your Yard: When to Call a Professional
It's natural to see animals in your yard, but occasionally they take on more than just guest status. Other animals including squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and other critters can dig up lawns, settle...
Read moreCoyotes - Indiana's Children of the Night
Did you know that the coyote only has 2 natural predators in the State of Indiana? One would be the Bald Eagle. Actually, the eagle is a predator of coyote pups, not necessarily the adults.
Read moreH5N1 Avian Influenza- Impacts on our World
Bird and animal diseases have a great impact on health and economics from the life of the animals and birds to humans and the entire industry of food production. H5N1 Avian Influenza, otherwise...
Read moreRaccoons in Indiana
The raccoon population in Indiana is perhaps at an all-time high due to the lack of interest in the trapping market and cheap fur prices. With the increase in population comes the problem of large...
Read moreUnderstanding Piney Squirrels
Especially in the fall of the year one may hear mysterious sounds in crawl areas, attics or walls. Although it may seem that a ghostly presence may have taken residence in your home, there is...
Read moreLittle Brown Bats - Friend or Foe?
Did you know that Indiana bats are responsible for eating many insects that could conceivably affect over 3 billion dollars in agricultural loss if our friend the bat was not in the environmental...
Read moreDiseases and Health Effects Associated with Raccoons
Earlier articles have dealt with raccoon biology and suggestions on how to protect you and your property from nuisance wildlife introduction into your home. Today the subject continues but from...
Read moreBecoming Familiar with Raccoons
Raccoons are certainly cute and funny members of the wildlife family, but it is a good idea to take a refresher course on raccoons and the dangers of having them take residence in your home.
Read moreHappy Groundhog Day!
The first official Groundhog Day in the United States took place February 2, 1887. Why February 2nd? The ancient Celts celebrated a pagan holiday called Imbolc marking the beginning of spring while...
Read moreReading About It Is Step One
If the bug in the article is the bug in your house, the next step is a free quote from a technician who has seen it before.