There are several species of wildlife that create damage unique to itself. A few are listed below.
There are other types of problems which could be stated, but these listed are the most common. When problems are not resolved, they usually become worse, with animals soon raising their young when not removed. These young then grow up and often return to raise young of their own. Then the damages increase with larger holes, more soiled insulation, increased potential for fire hazard, parasites and odor. Now is the time to deal with the problem, and APEX is the company with the solution. Let APEX protect your property from nuisance wildlife. You'll be glad you did.
PARASITES
Wildlife like domestic dogs and cats are hosts to fleas, ticks, mites, lice and other parasites. The longer an animal lives in your home, the greater the odds that any given parasite can migrate inside the living quarters. When an animal dies, the parasites leave the host animal and go seeking a new host. The length of time wildlife has lived in or under your home, and the number of animals found there all determine the potential for parasite problems - the odds of infestation increase as the number of animals or birds increases.
Wildlife should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible parasite infestation.
BEAVERS
These large rodents cut down large trees and eat the cambium layer of bark on trees, thus causing them to die. They dam up streams, causing flooding of crops and other water problems. These two activities alone cost thousands of dollars for land owners, farmers, and those in the timber industry.
WOODPECKERS
These birds, though protected, can cause great damage to homes and other structures. They peck or "drum", looking for nesting sites, insects, or for mating calls. Holes left in siding and other locations on your home or property are their calling card.
CARPENTER BEES
Carpenter Bees can ruin fascia boards, siding, and other unprotected wood around the exterior of homes and other structures. They bore holes approximately 3/8" in diameter, and nest inside. Each hole then becomes a home to multiple bees that later bore their own hole for a nest. The problem will continue to escalate, creating more damage until the bees are removed.
VOLES (MEADOW MICE)
These small rodents dig small holes in your lawn and eat the roots and other parts of plants, shrubs, and flowers, sometimes killing the plants.
MOLES
These pesky rodents can absolutely ruin a lawn. They dig long runs or raised mounds of dirt in your yard looking for grubs and other insects. Some home owners have treated their lawns for grubs hoping to solve their problem, only to make it worse. The moles must now work harder to find food, digging more runs, and damaging a larger section of your lawn.
PREDATORS
Coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and feral dogs and cats kill and eat poultry, birds, and other forms of wildlife. Coyotes will kill livestock such as calves, sheep, and goats. Coyotes also eat domestic cats and small dogs. Foxes also love to eat cats. One small Tennessee town reported over 20 cats missing in a relatively short period of time. Coyotes were coming in at night and taking them.
Large cats and wolves are not indigenous to our area.
This Yorkie could become dinner for hungry coyotes if left alone outside where coyotes roam!