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Glue Traps: A Sticky Situation for Wildlife

Posted on December 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

It is the time of year when mice may find their way into your home in search of warmth and food.  There are a variety of different mouse traps on the market, including one of the most common: glue traps. But unfortunately, these are also one of the most inhumane. Glue traps are painful and work slowly. They also trap more than just insects and   [Read More …]

Filed Under: Human-Wildlife Conflict

Living with Foxes

Posted on March 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Springtime is upon us, which means baby animal season! You may be lucky enough to see some baby foxes this spring! Foxes give birth to litters of three to six kits each spring. They nest in dens in the ground and both parents help raise the babies. While the kits are still growing, their parents may leave them alone for periods of time. The   [Read More …]

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Preventing Unwanted Winter Guests

Posted on December 19, 2018 1 Comment

It’s the time of year when unwanted wildlife guests may invade your home for warmth and shelter. In order to avoid this human-wildlife conflict, there are some preventative measures you can take: Survey the outside of your home, looking for any holes or gaps. If you do find a hole, ensure that there aren’t any animals inside before you   [Read More …]

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The Horrors of Rodenticide

Posted on December 6, 2018 2 Comments

As a symptom of urbanization, DC is home to large rat and mice populations.  There are many ways that people choose to deal with these pest species, including rodenticide.  Unfortunately, rodenticide is inhumane and extremely dangerous, especially for wildlife. Rodenticide causes a slow and painful death.  Once ingested, it can take up to ten   [Read More …]

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Food Attractants: The Troublesome, Tasty Treats

Posted on February 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Just like people, animals love food. But their appetite can get them into trouble. A big cause of human-wildlife conflicts is food attractants. When animals smell food left out by people, they will track it down. This is especially common in the winter when wild food sources are scarcer. Not only can these unwelcomed animal visitors be a   [Read More …]

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