After an unusually cold and snowy winter in central PA, we are all VERY ready for spring...and so is the wildlife that lives around us.

While not all animals hibernate during winter, many do hunker down and spend less time out of their den, burrow, or hole when it is cold and wet. And just like people, when the weather begins to warm up, they are ready to get outside.

What does that mean for you?
Frisky critters with "spring fever" may be out exploring more around your property.  While that is not necessarily a problem, make sure not to leave trash or pet food outside to encourage critter visitors.

Also be aware that...
1. Several species are having litters this time of year.  That makes animal parents much more territorial and potentially aggressive.  Educate your children to NOT touch wild baby animals. (REMINDER:  You should not touch them either!)

2. Your indoor pets probably have a touch of cabin fever, too.  Now that you are able to leave them outdoors for longer periods of time, remember to keep tabs on them if you have seen fox, raccoon, opossum, or other critters hanging around your property.

And as always...
Assume that any aggressive animal, including those that are naturally bold AND those who are normally shy but acting aggressively, are a danger and health risk to you, your family, and your pets.

Hire Daversa Pest Control to safely and humanely remove the animal(s) from your property.

Daversa Pest Control is a professional animal removal service.  We humanely remove bothersome animals, including raccoon, skunks, foxes, ground hogs, opossums, bats, and other unwanted "critters" from in and around your home or office.  We are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to help you feel safe.  (c) 2014

As soon as the weather warms even a little bit, we can expect skunks to come out of hibernation.

Skunks can cause more than a smelly problem.  They can damage your lawn and landscaping, tear up your trash, and, like all animals, there is the risk they are carrying disease.

Skunks are primarily insect eaters.  They will dig and tear 3" or larger cone-shaped holes in your turf to get to grubs.  They also like grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles.

If you have skunks, there are three things you should know:

1. Skunks hate light!  If you think you have skunks, install floodlights.  That should keep them away.

2. If you or your pets are sprayed, our favorite odor remover is:

• 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide 
• 1/4 cup of baking soda
• 5-7 drops of liquid dish washing detergent

This option is safe for people, pets, and your clothing. 

Note that:

• This solution does not maintain its potency for very long, so make it as you need it.  Do not make and store it.
• The longer the skunk oil is on you, your clothing, or your pets, the more difficult it will be to remove.  Act fast.
• Sorry to report that tomato juice is an old wives' tale.  It does not work.

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3. Never try to pick up or remove a skunk yourself.  The risk of bite, scratch, or spray is not worth it.  Hire a professional!

Daversa Pest Control is a professional animal removal service.  We humanely remove bothersome animals, including raccoon, skunks, foxes, ground hogs, opossums, bats, and other unwanted "critters" from in and around your home or office.  We are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to help you feel safe.  (c) 2014