Rats are dirty and a pest that no homeowner wants to see near or in their home. Norway rats are a common type of rat that can be found in many areas. They can cause damage and carry diseases, so it is important to understand how to identify them, prevent infestations, and eliminate them if necessary. Are Norway rats dangerous? Yes, they carry diseases and cause damage so it is important to take care of the issue with them right away.
Possums, also known as opossums, are small to medium-sized marsupials native to North America. They are often confused with the Australian marsupial called “opossum,” but they are not the same animal. Possums are nocturnal creatures that have adapted well to urban environments. Their strong claws and prehensile tails help them navigate various surfaces with ease. Can possums climb? Yes, possums are excellent climbers and can effortlessly scale trees, fences, and even walls.
Lizards are a common sight all over Florida; many people and kids like to watch them. Kids often will chase after these Anole lizards are often referred to as Geckos and pick them up. They will get into homes and eat the bugs but are usually harmless to humans. Additionally, they come in various colors and sizes. Many people wonder though are Florida lizards poisonous? No, most of them are not, however, the Gila monster and the Florida Lizard have a toxic bite. Let’s find out some more information.
Imagine driving home from a long day at work and as you pull into your driveway you see a black snake slither across your driveway, right in front of the garage door. You stop your vehicle and think, do not open the garage door. Out of fear that the black snake will gain entry into your garage and you will not be able to find it. After waiting patiently, you realize it is now safe to open the garage door and park your vehicle. After this rather scary encounter, you decide to investigate black snakes. Are black snakes poisonous? They are not poisonous and use strangulation to kill their prey. Then eat their prey whole.
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility. In some cases, a lot of nuisance pests. If you are a homeowner that loves growing fruits in your yard, then be prepared to deal with the insects that go with them. Various fruits will give off a vinegar by-product that will attract the fruit fly. Luckily, fruit flies prefer to feast on fermenting fruit. Can fruit flies bite? No, the common fruit fly in the genus Drosophila does not bite. They prefer fruit and not blood.
When it comes to rodents or pests, look no further than the squirrel. These creatures show little care for their adventurous self. Dodging traffic and jumping from tree limb to tree limb is their forte. Not to mention, racing across a fence with very little room to navigate. You would think that a squirrel’s adventurous side greatly enhances its chances of death. Unfortunately, not all squirrels escape danger without harm. How long do squirrels live? Depending on the species of the squirrel will determine how long a squirrel lives. Life expectancy varies.
Owning a home requires a lot of maintenance. Additionally, maintenance involves pest control and making sure that your home is sealed up tight from outside intruders. Keep in mind that rats are notorious for destroying everything in their path. Specifically, roof rats that have invaded your home. No one wants to hear roof rats in their attic. Are roof rats dangerous? Considering that they destroy the structures of the home, and eat through your electrical wires, they are dangerous.
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. Everything from daily maintenance to weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance schedules. This includes keeping pests and insects out of your home. Protecting your home against bugs like Palmetto bugs is a huge issue in the Southern United States. It’s not easy to keep Palmetto bugs away. They love shrubs, tall grass, and access to your home. Also, they are good travelers. Do Palmetto bugs fly? Although they have wings, Palmetto bugs are not the best flyers. They glide more than fly.
Cockroaches, fleas and ticks, and mosquitos are some of the common pests we see in homes in the southern states. Right away when we think of these pests, we think about pest control spraying each month to keep them away from our homes. Why stick to outside only pest control? Until there is an infestation in the home, spraying monthly won’t help and you need to focus on the outside.
We have all smelled the scent of a skunk and it is not very pleasant. Often we wonder, are skunks only out in the evening, or do skunks come out during the day? Yes, they are out during the daytime gathering and hunting so they can avoid nocturnal predators. However, many are out at night too depending on their circadian rhythm, which is their sleep cycle.