You may find no greater delight than spotting a wild creature in your yard. But while many are fuzzy and as cute as a puppy dog, wild animals can also be dangerous and destructive. They eat your garden, spread diseases, and destroy structures. The shed is a prime target. So preventing shed damage from wildlife…
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While there are at least a dozen types of foxes, only two are found in our service area: the red fox and the grey fox. Therefore, we will concentrate on how to deal with these breeds if they become a nuisance. Foxes Native to Maryland and the Surrounding States Red and gray foxes roam throughout…
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Mid-Atlantic Wildlife Control provides compassionate pest removal in Maryland, D.C., Delaware, and Pennsylvania. If you are wondering how to keep deer from eating your garden, these tips should help protect your tomatoes and cabbages. Feel free to reach out to our animal control specialists for further assistance. Has a Deer Been in Your Garden? Before…
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Anybody who owns a home or a pet likely has a fear of rabies. This disease is rampant in the animal world and can spread rapidly. Therefore, you must know the many signs of rabies. Understanding these symptoms can help you better understand how to approach this situation. It can also help you diagnose this…
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The health dangers of rats make them a very problematic home pest. As a result, you may want to consider humane rat traps to manage your rodent population. Thankfully, we at Mid-Atlantic Wildlife Control fully understand these traps. With our help, you can control a rat infestation and keep your home and yard safe from this danger.…
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Squirrels are great to watch; they are one of the more curious and agile Maryland rodents. They sometimes entertain us with aerial displays and acrobats while trying to get to a bird feeder. Despite how much fun squirrels might seem, they can cause homeowners a lot of grief. They are oftentimes found nesting in attics…
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Summer is snake season in Maryland. While you’re out gardening or hiking, keep your eyes peeled for snakes trying to warm themselves or hunt for a meal. There are only two venomous snakes in Maryland: the copperhead and the timber rattlesnake. Even though most Maryland snakes are not venomous, it is important to not move…
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Wild boar, otherwise known as feral hogs or wild pigs, are not native to the United States or Maryland. So how did feral hogs reach Maryland? These pesky pigs were brought to North America by way of a ship in the late 1400s and 1500s by explorers like Hernando DeSoto and Christopher Columbus. It is…
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At Mid-Atlantic Wildlife Control, we work hard to cover all your animal pest removal needs. We are effective and humane and as experienced professionals, we have pretty much seen it all. Unlike other animal removal companies, We are available. If you have an animal emergency, you can call on us at any time. But what…
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Are you experiencing a groundhog problem in your garden? It’s irksome to see any type of animal destroy all your hard work in the garden. Although groundhogs are our friends on Groundhogs Day, we are not very happy when they take our home as their home for the other 364 days of the year. How…
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