Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is a well-known parasite in raccoons that can also infect humans, household pets, and other animals. Raccoons are the primary carriers of this roundworm and it doesn’t affect their health. In humans, however, it causes a severe (often fatal) central nervous system disease. Although it’s rare in humans, it’s not impossible…
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Do you notice that you have a large number of raccoon feces around your home property? You should be concerned about this because raccoon feces can expose you and your family to Baylisascaris infection. Read on to learn more about the dangers of raccoons on your property. Learn more about how to protect yourself and…
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There are several types of squirrels that are common in Maryland, so it makes sense that squirrels are a common problem to have in this area. If you are tired of Maryland squirrels damaging your property or frightening you on your property at all hours of the day, it is time for you to have…
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The Evening Bat looks a lot like the Big Brown Bat except that it is significantly smaller. Evening Bats have a dull wool-like fur with noticeable bands that are darker near the body, with a gray tone in the middle and a brownish tip. Their wing membranes are blackish brown, they have a pinkish nose…
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Naturally, your pet may cross paths with a variety of wildlife animals. How can you protect your pet from the unpredictable and sometimes dangerous nature of wildlife? There are two key aspects of protecting your pets from wildlife predators and potential diseases: control and removal. Read on to learn how Mid-Atlantic Wildlife Control can help…
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As you’re exploring signs of birds in the attic, it’s vital to consider why they’re there in the first place. For you and your family, home is a place of comfort and safety. It’s warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. Your home protects you from the rain and the world outside. However,…
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Oh, watch as they jump effortlessly from limb to limb, or delight as those fuzzy little tree rodents play hide-and-seek around the broad trunk of an old oak tree. Maybe you’ll even catch one burying acorns in your front yard, saving it for later. Whatever the activity, squirrels can be fascinating creatures to watch. So…
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In many neighborhoods around Maryland, we co-exist with wildlife like squirrels, birds, and raccoons. Once they start damaging your home, you may want to take action. However, you don’t want to hurt the furry or feathered creatures. Fortunately, they are some simple, safe, and humane ways you can go about preventing siding damage from wildlife.…
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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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