The Skunk CornerAug 12, 20205 minBuilding a Wildlife-Proof Chicken CoopWith people spending more time at home during COVID-19, 2020 has become a record year for backyard chicken raising. If you are planning...
The Skunk CornerOct 6, 20193 minTo Live Trap or Not to Live Trap?Live traps, also known as catch-and-release or Havahart traps, may seem like a good fix to a human-wildlife conflict at first glance. ...
The Skunk CornerJul 31, 20184 minWhich Animal Is Eating Fruit Off Your Trees?It is often difficult to harvest fruit from a tree at the right time without letting animals get to it first. Birds, raccoons, opossums,...
The Skunk CornerFeb 5, 20182 minRaccoon-Proof Your TrashDon't let your trashcan end up like the one above, which is what happens when raccoons knock it over in search of food. Not only is this...
The Skunk CornerOct 8, 20172 min5 Ways to Minimize Cat/Wildlife ConflictsHousecats and wildlife don't usually mix well. Many cats, even the most gentle and calm ones, follow their predatory instincts when they...
The Skunk CornerOct 1, 20172 minWhen One Gopher is One Too ManyIn general, lethal control for wildlife should be avoided when there are other solutions available. With rats, for example, minimizing...
The Skunk CornerSep 3, 20174 min10 Reasons Not to Use Rat PoisonWhen faced with a rat or mouse problem that needs to be dealt with, many people resort to poisoning the rodents. This solution appeals...
The Skunk CornerAug 27, 20172 minBird Stuck In a Room? Here's What to Do Sometimes, wild birds fly into buildings, such as houses, offices, or classrooms, and can't find their way out. The most important...