tear up sections of the roof and vents, and spread disease. These animals have strong claws and will climb poles and trees to gain access to the roof of a house, bird feeders and other structures up high. Preventraccoonsfrom tree climbing to avoid further...
How to Prevent Gutter Clogging and Damage from Trees Strategic Planting When planting trees, consider the type of trees and their location. This directly affects shade and the distribution of leaves on your property. It will also ensure that trees are kept away from utility lines, structures, an...
One type of cat-proof fencing uses a slanted wire panel or chain link along the top of a standard fence. Cat owners slant the panel inward to keep their cats from getting over the fence, but you could install it slanting outward to keep cats from jumping or climbing into your yard. The...
Place a bag of cat or dog hair near the barn to trick the opossums into believing there is a predator nearby. Related Articles How to Keep Wasps From Building Nests Homemade Raccoon Repellent How to Keep Raccoons From Climbing How to Kill Termites With Ultrasonik Pest Control How to...
Raccoons have a bushy tail with a contrasting ring pattern; the tail serving as a point of balance while climbing as well as an added layer of warmth while sleeping in cold weather. Primary senses for the raccoon include the sense of touch and smell, with the ability to see in the dark...
Tent caterpillars commonly infest fruit trees, such as apples, cherries, and plums. How To Prevent: Physical barriers: Use physical barriers such as netting or row covers to prevent adult butterflies or moths from laying eggs on your plants. This can help reduce the chances of caterpillar infest...
Opossums, like many of the creatures we encounter, are nocturnal. Unless you see an opossum, it may be difficult to discern whether the critters in your attic or yard are opossums, raccoons, squirrels, or rodents. But, you know something’s causing damage or keeping you awake at night wi...
Raccoonsare attracted to an environment that is dark, quiet and without much human activity.Raccoonswill enter your property by digging or climbing and search for crawl space and places that seem uninhabited or unoccupied. The most common areas to findraccoonsand that are attractingraccoonson your ...
To protect against climbing predators and birds of prey, cover the top of the chicken run with chicken wire. Depending on the size of the enclosure, you might need a supporting beam across the middle to prevent sagging. Step 7: Making the Chicken Entry ...
2. Prevent access to the feeder There are a few ways you can prevent chipmunks from reaching the bird feeders. One method I find effective is mounting the feeders using thing metal poles. Chipmunks are adept at climbing wood posts. But thin, smooth metals are a challenge to climb for them...