Canada geese love grassy areas located near water. These large birds pose problems in residential developments as well as in golf courses and parks. There is no one thing you can do to get rid of these birds. You’ll need …
How do I know what dug a hole under my house, and how do I know if it is still there?
Often hole size can help in identification. A hole 3 to 4 inches in diameter (measured from top to bottom, not side to side) may be a skunk. Woodchuck dens tend to be larger. Rat burrows will be 2 to …
How do I keep squirrels out of my attic?
Squirrels gain access to your attic through gaps in the eaves or fascia boards of your home. Once inside, they may give birth or continue to access other parts of the home in search of food. The best way to …
How does one identify rabbit damage, and what do they eat?
The appetite of a rabbit can cause problems every season of the year. Rabbits eat flowers and vegetables in spring and summer. In fall and winter, they damage and kill valuable woody plants. Rabbit damage can be identified by the …
What are some physical characteristics of the cottontail rabbit?
There are 13 species of cottontail rabbits (genus Sylvilagus), nine of which are found in various sections of North America north of Mexico. All nine are similar in general appearance and behavior but differ in size, range, and habitat. …
How does one trap a porcupine?
Steel leghold traps of size No. 2 or 3 can be used to catch porcupines where legal. Cubby sets with salt baits, trail sets in front of dens, and coyote urine scent post sets near dens and damage activity are …
How do I know if I have pocket gophers or moles on my property?
One of the most important aspects of animal damage management, or any other kind of pest control, is determining the species you need to control. This is especially difficult for underground dwelling (fossorial) animals like moles and pocket gophers. If …
How can I get rid of an opossum that won’t leave my yard?
When frightened, opossums will sit there and hiss with their mouth open. If you find a possum that won’t move, don’t assume that it is injured. Most often, the opossum is frightened and will hold its ground and defend itself. …
How do I go about trapping chipmunks?
Trapping is the most practical method of eliminating chipmunks in most home situations. Cage-trap (wire-mesh) or common rat snap traps can be used to catch chipmunks. Common cage-trap models include the Tomahawk (Nos. 102, 201) and Havahart (Nos. 0745, 1020, …
How much weight can an eagle carry?
Experiments with captive eagles indicate that adults require about 3/4 pound (1/3 kg) of meat per day to maintain their weight; young, growing eagles require much more food.
Accounts of the weight that an eagle can carry in flight often …