Category: Animals

Seagulls, pigeons, sparrows and crows Bird droppings are a detriment to the aesthetics of buildings, patios or walkways. Droppings can deface structures, create a mess, kill vegetation and in some cases damage window screens and wood facings. Birds, their droppings and their nests carry parasites and disease and present a health hazard. Pigeons roost together… Continue reading Birds

Moths are found worldwide wherever food is stored. Clothing Moths Clothing moths are attracted to cotton, linen, silk, wool, feathers and fur that contains human sweat or liquid residue from something spilled on them. The larvae consume the moist “food”, spin a cocoon and emerge 4 to 8 weeks later as an adult moth (which… Continue reading Moths

Bees are rarely dangerous if left alone. They are major pollinators of flowering plants. You may see bees entering cavities under shake siding or nail holes. These are Mason bees and are not destructive. They are looking for a place to nest. Honey bees normally live in manufactured hives provided by bee-keepers. Wasps take flight… Continue reading Bees, Wasps, Hornets

  Racoons Racoons seek shelter under porches or decks, trees and even chimneys. They are known to have up to 20 dens within a few blocks. These “bandits” are highly adaptable and will go to any length to obtain food or build a potential den. They’ve been known to rip apart a roof to get… Continue reading Nuisance Wildlife

The European Chafer Beetle is an invasive lawn pest that arrived in Delta around 2001. Since then its population has grown dramatically. The adults emerge from the ground in June to mate and lay eggs. Two weeks later the eggs hatch and the larvae voraciously feed on grass roots until next June. They seriously damage… Continue reading Beetles

Silverfish Silverfish roam distances in search of food. Fond of paper products and textiles, they can be brought into the house in infested cardboard boxes. They prefer warm, dark, undisturbed areas and feed on the glue in bookbinding and behind wallpaper, as well as paper sizing. They can live up to 3 ½ years. Fleas… Continue reading Insects

House Ants House ants do not pose a public health risk, but they can contaminate food. They find their way into the house through cracks or small openings around the foundation of a house. Ant colonies can be massive. Pavement Ants Pavements ants, as their name suggests, make their home under sidewalks and driveways, as… Continue reading Ants

The word “rodent” means “to gnaw”. And that they do. Desperately searching for food and shelter, rats and mice can gnaw through even rigid materials such as aluminum siding and cinder blocks. They can also squeeze through narrow openings. Rats only need a ½ inch (1.27 cm); mice just a ¼ inch (.6 cm). Not… Continue reading Rodents