What’s this? Holes in your yard… again! Everywhere you look there’s another hole in your grass, another flower brutally torn up and eaten, and don’t even think about looking at the trash cans. You don’t want to imagine what horrors await you every morning. Do you feel as if your yard is under siege by critters and you can’t do anything about it? No matter who or what may be invading your yard or home, they all can be annoying and quite damaging. Critters, like voles, ground squirrels, and gophers, can destroy your yard if ignored too long. There are many ways to help your critter control problems with just a few items you have lying around your house. Take back your yard and your sanity and get your critters under control with these simple remedies.
Just about everyone has seen cartoons where a “rascally rabbit” sneaks into a garden and steals the prized carrot right out from under the gardener’s nose. But had the gardener thought to have grown onions or garlic in the garden, the rabbit would have been less likely to take the carrot. Critters have such a keen sense of smell that harsh odors cause them to seek a more favorable environment.
How about getting a little spicy? Let’s just say there hasn’t been a critter yet that volunteered to judge a chili cook-off. They hate spices! By sprinkling around your problem areas, your critters will be hightailing it off your property in no time.
Do you have a cat or a dog? If not, you might want to consider adopting a new pet. Homes with pets have fewer issues with critters than those without. Not only do pets chase and hunt unwanted critters, the vibration of your pet’s movements around the yard annoys and repels critters as well.
If owning a pet isn’t an option, you can consider using technology.
All of these ideas are helpful but you never want to approach any critter in your yard. It doesn’t matter how small the critter is. Even the tiniest mouse can transmit diseases like Salmonella, Rabies, and Typhus. Use extreme caution with any situation involving any type of critter. If at all possible, call a professional like AIPM. They are experts in critter control and know exactly how to handle any situation and how to best minimize any further property damage.
AIPM is owned and operated by University graduates who majored in Biology and Pest Management. They know how to handle all types of animal damage for your Real Estate. They can eliminate the threats to your property while setting up a custom plan to ensure that you never have to face the same type of infestation again.
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