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Things You Can Do To Protect Your Home Against Bats

Things You Can Do To Protect Your Home Against Bats

The outdoors Group // Blog Bats are the most impressive and valuable nocturnal animals out there. Their contribution to our ecosystem and environment is essential to the life and growth of numerous crops and plants. Thanks to bats, many plants and flowers are pollinated, fruit and nut seeds are spread around, and harmful insect populations…
The Dangerous Health Effects of Contaminated Insulation

The Dangerous Health Effects of Contaminated Insulation

The outdoors Group // Blog The Dangers of Why Proper Replacement and Sanitation is Important. You just dealt with the hassle of a wildlife infestation in your attic. The animals were removed but a lingering smell persists. They are gone, why would there still be an odor? The answer lies in your home’s insulation. All…
How Rodent Poisons Effect Our Ecosystem

How Rodent Poisons Effect Our Ecosystem

The outdoors Group // Blog Poisoning nuisance wildlife is a bad idea for a number of reasons… First and foremost, poisoning wildlife is inhumane and causes unnecessary suffering. Many poisons take a long time to take effect, meaning that animals may suffer for an extended period of time before they eventually succumb to the poison.…
Do You Have Squirrels In The Attic?

Do You Have Squirrels In The Attic?

The outdoors Group // Blog Since the holidays are approaching, I am sure most of you are climbing into your attics to retrieve all the lovely holiday decorations – such a festive and joyous time! What you wouldn’t want to find would be leftover destruction from squirrels doing a little decorating of their own. You…
How To Remove Raccoons From Your Attic

How To Remove Raccoons From Your Attic

The outdoors Group // Blog During the spring and early summer raccoons give birth to a litter of kits. A litter can range from 1 to 8 babies with 3 to 5 being the typical number. Urban raccoons like to den in attics and crawl spaces. It’s dark, secluded, and usually has insulation for bedding.…
Where Do Rats Hide?

Where Do Rats Hide?

The outdoors Group // Blog Rats are nocturnal animals, which means they are most active at night. However, during the day, rats need a safe and secure place to hide and rest. Here are some common places where rats may hide during the day: Burrows: Rats are excellent burrowers and often create elaborate systems of…