How can I tell what kind of animal is in my attic?

• <div><p>It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:</p><ul><li><p><b>Sounds</b>: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.</p></li><li><p><b>Droppings</b>: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.</p></li></ul><p>When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.</p></div>

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Q: How often do moles breed?

• <div><p>Moles breed once a year, marking March on their calendars as peak season. However, their breeding season can start as early as February and wrap up in May. Their gestation period is 4 weeks, with litters ranging from 2 to 6 little ones. They are considered all grown up by the three-month mark, making them ready for parenthood.</p></div>

Q: What are squirrels afraid of?

• <div><p>Squirrels are pretty skittish creatures, and they dread the presence of rodent-chasing dogs and cats. Sudden noises and bursts of activity can send them scampering away. Anything with an element of surprise, like motion-detecting lighting, strobe lights, and noisy wind chimes, can unsettle them. Even loud radios and voices can be perceived as threatening and terrifying to these furry critters.</p></div>

Q: Why is flea control important for homes with pets?

• <div><p>Flea control stops infestation spread, protecting pets' health by preventing skin allergies and other flea-induced conditions.</p></div>

Q: How long do skunks stay in one area?

• <div><p>How long skunks stick around depends on the time of year and whether they have youngsters. Skunks only spend a few days in a den during warm months. However, they&rsquo;ll put down roots during the other seasons, particularly females with kits. Female skunks may stay in the same place throughout early spring and summer, and all skunks usually stick around during the winter months. No matter the season, skunks prefer safe areas with plenty of access to food. </p></div>

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From the first phone call until the inspection and goodbyes, working with Western Trim and Finish LLC was easy and enjoyable. Levi was always friendly and was always respectful to my wishes. His team arrived early, worked late and finished the deck within the 3-day time schedule he promised. ...
Western Trim and Finish, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Our poor tree needed lots of attention. Trevor trimmed all the dead out of it and cleaned up the giant mess so well you couldn't tell he had been here - except the tree looks so beautiful now is healthier than it's been in years! A professional through and through.
Sapphire Land and Tree
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Reviewed in January 2021
I have lived in Helena two years now and one of our first tasks was finding a vet for our aging Black Lab "Roya". The staff is super friendly, the vets knowledgeable, and prices are very reasonable. Our old girl just had to have six lipomas (benign fatty lumps) removed and afterward managed to...
BRIDGER VETERINARY HOSPITAL
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Reviewed in April 2017
The FenceCrafters were very communicative and dealt well with both my fence, and the property next door who shared the back fence with my land. While my calls to the neighbors had been ignored, FenceCrafters called them as well to let them know that the fence was coming down, and their small...
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>We contacted Dave Schell to obtain a cost estimate to do the above work. His prompt response and reasonable bid led us to accept his offer. He and his crew arrived two days later and had the work finished in one morning. Dave and his workers were very professional and the quality of the...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Dr. Newman of the Animal Center is the most professional, caring, kind veterinarian, and he healed 1 of our cats from a serious illness that another Vet had misdiagnosed. Another cat of ours was also misdiagnosed, and Dr. Newman is slowly but surely healing him, also. It's been a long, tough go...
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Reviewed in December 2012
This contractor was hired by my neighbor to swap egress windows. I came home one day to find that he had been trespassing on my land and dumped the dirt from his job on my land. He damaged my fence, the side of my house, my rain gutters and destroyed my lawn. His excuse was that he thought it...
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Reviewed in January 2012
Little Roofing's crew was excellent. They were careful to keep our dogs inside the fence, left no rubble anywhere, and completed a very steep, difficult roofing job in less than ideal weather. They let me know if there were going to be workers at my home on any weekend days, or if workers...
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THE CANINE TRAINERS

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Animal Fencing questions, answered by experts

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.
Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Moles breed once a year, marking March on their calendars as peak season. However, their breeding season can start as early as February and wrap up in May. Their gestation period is 4 weeks, with litters ranging from 2 to 6 little ones. They are considered all grown up by the three-month mark, making them ready for parenthood.

Squirrels are pretty skittish creatures, and they dread the presence of rodent-chasing dogs and cats. Sudden noises and bursts of activity can send them scampering away. Anything with an element of surprise, like motion-detecting lighting, strobe lights, and noisy wind chimes, can unsettle them. Even loud radios and voices can be perceived as threatening and terrifying to these furry critters.

Flea control stops infestation spread, protecting pets' health by preventing skin allergies and other flea-induced conditions.

How long skunks stick around depends on the time of year and whether they have youngsters. Skunks only spend a few days in a den during warm months. However, they’ll put down roots during the other seasons, particularly females with kits. Female skunks may stay in the same place throughout early spring and summer, and all skunks usually stick around during the winter months. No matter the season, skunks prefer safe areas with plenty of access to food.

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