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Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

A bat is in my house but I don’t know where it is. How can I find the bat and get it out?

Never fear! The experts are here. First, you need to locate where the bat is in the house.

When trying to locate the bat make sure to use thick, preferably leather, gloves and a flashlight, and NEVER put your hand …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

My dog was sprayed by a skunk and after bathing her, I developed very itchy eyes and respiratory problems. Can skunk spray and odor cause these symptoms

First, if you experience respiratory problems for any reason, it is always a good idea to seek medical assistance. You are encouraged to do so.

Skunk spray contains a number of volatile chemicals. One found in the secretions of striped …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Do muskrats carry any diseases contagious to humans or pets?

Muskrats are hosts to large numbers of endo- and ectoparasites and serve as carriers for a number of diseases including tularemia, hemorrhagic diseases, leptospirosis, giardiasis, Tyzzer’s disease, ringworm disease, and pseudotuberculosis. The most common ectoparasites are mites and ticks; endoparasites …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

What is the best way to keep animals out of my trash?

What kind of animal? It makes a difference whether the animal picking through your trash is a mouse, a rat, a gull, a starling, a raccoon, a dog, an opossum, or a black bear.

The best method for keeping trash …

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This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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