Skunks.....Q&A!

WHERE DO SKUNKS LIVE?
Skunks live primarily in wooded areas.  The only time you will find them out of their "home" environment is when the sun goes down and they are looking for food.  They are also very sensitive to light, which is why they stay in their dens during the sunniest part of the day.

WHAT DO SKUNKS EAT?
Common foods include insects, grubs, mice, eggs, berries, grains, and nuts. This omnivore also eats carrion (dead animals, often on roadsides), which may explain why skunks frequently become road kill!

WILL A SKUNK HARM MY PETS?
Because of illnesses and its potential for stench, a skunk lurking on your property can pose a danger to house pets. Skunks have been known to bite both cats and dogs, and if the skunk has rabies or distemper, beware. Skunk musk takes months to wear off completely from house pets, and will resurface time and time again when your house pet gets wet in the rain or bath.

HOW DO I GET RID OF THE DREADED "SKUNK FUNK" (aka being sprayed by a skunk)?
You will probably need something stronger than soapy water to get rid of skunk oils -- a solution of vinegar or peroxide will dissolve and remove the odor-causing oils instead of just spreading them around. Try this mixture:

1 liter (or quart) white vinegar OR 3% hydrogen peroxide (peroxide may cause bleaching)
1/4 c. Baking soda.
1 tsp. dish detergent (also a de-greaser)

It's about time!

Whooo hooo!!!  The website is finally finished and we have a link to this blog on there!  I hope some of you will find it interesting enough to follow (that way I won't be writing to outer space everyday)! 
I'm also very excited about the survey that you guys have been filling out!  It is SO helpful to let us know how we are doing.  The customers that filled it out have been entered in a drawing that will be held in March.  The winner will receive a free outside deterrent package!  And yes, it IS completely FREE.  No Gimmicks here.  We just need the feedback from the survey.  And don't worry, you're not too late if you haven't completed it.  Just go to

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Check out this story!  I've never seen anything like this!
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Raccoon Facts!

 

 

~ An adaptable feeder, raccoons will eat almost anything—fish, mice, insects, stolen eggs, and human trash. Raccoons sometimes "wash" their food, rapidly dunking it in water before eating.

~ Bandit-masked raccoons are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These ubiquitous mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of fare.

~ The average lifespan in the wild ranges from 2 to 3 years and they can weigh anywhere from 4 to 23 pounds!

~ Although cute, please don't approach one of these animals!  They carry a wide variety of diseases including rabies!

I bet you didn't know.......

Very few people know that crocodiles can't stick out their tongues or that a shrimp's heart is in his head! Or that a starfish has no brain. Even weirder: some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they can't find any other food.
The world is full of animals that have traits uniquely their own, some of them very strange indeed. The octopus, for example, has triangular pupils. Do you know who shares that trait with them? Goats do.

I bet you didn't know.....

A few tips from the professionals.....

During the cold winter months rodents are looking for a cozy place in your warm home!

During the winter, as temperatures starts to decline, Rats and Mice are looking to set up a harborage in and around your home. Here are some tips to help you rodent proof your home during this winter season.

1. Tree’s are a thing of beauty, but they can also give rodents access to 2^nd story vents, bird blocks, gutters and your roof. Keep your trees trimmed back away from the house.
2. Make sure all exterior doors have door sweeps installed, keeps the rodents out and may save you money on both heating and cooling your home.
3. Seal around all plumbing that is entering your home from the outside
4. Seal any large cracks to the exterior of your home
5. Keep a tidy living space, rodents love an abundance of newspaper, old magazines and clothing that they can turn into bedding
6. Keep trash cans, firewood and any storage away from the structure

If you would like additional tips and advise on rodent proofing your home for the new year, contact Bada Bing Animal Removal!!