DEER
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deer as pests
Keep Your Valuable Plants
Got Plants? Got Deer?
Springtime brings many changes to your yard,
but what never changes are the appetites of those pesky deer
(Source: EPIC Repellents)
Whitetails, Blacktails and Mule Deer
Wintertime’s Triple-Threat for American Gardeners:
Begin a winter-season plan to protect your landscape
from valuable flowers, foraging deer
(Source: EPIC Repellents)
Stop Deer in Their Tracks!
Preserve Your Summer Splendor
Take action now to reap the succulent treats of your fall harvest
(Source: EPIC Repellents)
Damage Control
Managing Deer Damage
Habitat modification, repellents or exclusion?
(Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources)
What Kind of Deer Is it?
Identifying North American Deer
White-tailed? Black-tailed? Mule Deer?
(Source: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management)
RABBITS
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rabbits as pests
Protecting Your Garden Investments
Identifying Rabbits of North America
and Deterring Them from Your Landscape
(Source: EPIC Repellents)
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere!
Plants Rabbits Eat in North America
(Source: EPIC Repellents)
Protecting Your Garden Investment
Managing and Deterring Rabbits in Your Landscape
(Source: EPIC Repellents)
Mobile & Numerous
The Problem with Rabbits
Control is often necessary, but complete eradication
is difficult or even undesirable
(Source: MissouriBotanicalGarden.org)
MICE
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mice as pests
Tracks, Sites & Sounds
Discovering Mice in Your Home
Mice often live with humans and are common
in residences and commercial structures
(Source: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Managment)
Common Critters
Identifying House Mouse Damage
Learn what constitutes a minor, major, and serious
infestation of house mice
(Source: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Managment)
Year-Round Behavior
House Mouse Biology
Populations grow rapidly under optimal conditions
(Source: Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Managment)
Just About Anything!
What Do Mice Eat?
Just about anything!
(Source: Pestnet.com)
Evict! Evict!
9 Ways to Get Rid of Mice in Rental Properties
Mice in rental properties can be a real headache
for property managers and landlords
(Source: RentalHousingJournal.com)
MOLES
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moles as pests
Unjustly Accused!
Living With Moles
From bugs to slugs, aeration and drainage ... Moles get a bad rap despite significant positive contributions to the health of the landscape.
(Source: Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife)
Moles Meals & Myths
Friend or Foe?
All moles share the same loves: insects, worms and digging.
(Source: Purdue University)
Gardening with Moles
Traps & Deterrents
it’s understandable why so many people want to remove these nuisance animals.
(Source: University of Florida)
Knowldege is Power
How to Tell the Difference
Between Moles and Voles
Moles “M” are meat-eaters ... Voles “V” are vegetarians
(Source: Clemson University)
Tolerance at the Limit
Managing Human-Wildlife Interactions: Moles
Because moles spend much of their lives underground and do not directly interact with humans, most people are not familiar with them.
(Source: Virginia Cooperative Extension)
GEESE
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geese as pests
Gag-gle Me!
Canada Geese:
The Bird Control Challenge of the Decade
A small gaggle can increase rapidly
and become difficult to manage.
(Source: Cornell University)
Management and Information
Solving Problems with Canada Geese
Resolve human-goose conflicts with humane
and effective approaches.
(Source: The Hiumane Society of the United Statersd)
A Symbol of North American Nature
Canada Geese
No one can miss the clear honking call of Canada geese
when they fly overhead in their V-shaped formations
(Source: Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife)
Non-Migratory Nightmare
The Fall ... and Rise of Canada Geese
If you think year-round Canada geese are pests,
we can blame ourselves for getting them to stay
(Source: Cambridge Day)
Unwanted Visitors
How to Handle Nuisance Geese
Commercial and residential solutions take effort and innovation
(Source: Georgia Dept of Natural Resources)
Grazing, Aggression and Injury
Managing Canada Goose Damage
Goose feces damage property, compromise overall quality of life, and have the potential to pose serious health threats
(Source: US Dept of Agriculture)
GOPHERS
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gophers as pests
The Gopher's Menu
A Comprehensive Guide to What Gophers Eat
Gardeners are not happy when lettuce, cabbage, potatoes,
carrots and more disappear from their food plots
(Source: A-Z-Animals.com )
Early Detection is Critical
Quick Tips for Controlling Gophers
A single gopher can ruin a garden in a short time, and gopher gnawing can damage irrigation lines and sprinkler systems
(Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Disturbance and Diversity
The Case of the Pocket Gopher
Pocket gophers cause substantial damage to a wide array of resources through their foraging, burrowing, and gnawing habits(Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Chemical-Free Prevention
5 Natural Ways to Deal with Gophers
If you've ever watched one of your prized garden plants disappear into a gopher's burrow, you know gophers can be pests
(Source: Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides)
From South to North
The Range of Gophers in the US
14 species burrow, tunnel and mound across lawns and landscapes
(Source: Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides)
CATS
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cats as pests
Urban Predators
Feral Cats and Their Impact in Communities
Outdoor cats, whether feral or owned, are among
the 100 worst invasive species in the world
(Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Unrestrained and Invasive
Identifying Damage from Outdoor Cats
Free-ranging cats are associated with a number
of sociological and ecological conflicts
(Source: US Dept of Agricuture)
Feral? Or Friendly Stray
Steps to Take If You Find a Cat Outdoors
Steps to Take If You Find a Cat Outdoors
(Source: SPCA of Northern Virginia)
Managing the Risk
Are Stray or Feral Cats Dangerous
to Humans and Public Health?
The rate of free-roaming domestic cats spreading disease
to humans is often misrepresented
(Source: National Feline Research Council)
DOGS
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dogs as pests
Pet-Scaping
Creating a Pet-Friendly Garden
You can have a garden that is both beautiful
and a safe haven for pets
(Source: Pennsylvania State University)
Rabies and Babies
The Dangers of Stray Animals
Some people may love stray cats and dogs,
but these stray animals are not like our domestic pets.
(Source: US Army)
Rabies and Babies
How to Handle Stray Dogs
in your yard, onthe street, or just laying around,
it’s important to how to handle a stray dog
(Source: Daufuskieisland.com)
Life on the Streets
Top 10 Common Problems Caused by Stray Dogs
Is it a lost pet? Is it abandoned? Is it dangerous?
(Source: WildlifeAnimalControl.com)
Beware and Behave
Staying Safe Around Street Dogs
Be aware of the dos and don’ts for how to interact with stray dogs. (Source: FourPawsUSA.org)
Monitor, Train and Designate
Gardening with Dogs
Digging, patrolling and playing are all activities that trample flowers and tear up my yard
(Source: Shawnee County Extension Offifce/Kansas State University)
VOLES
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voles as pests
Above and Below the Ground
Learn About Voles
Biology, food habits and amage caused by voles
(Source: Pennsylvania State University
A Rather Small Nuisance
Controlling Vole Damage
Voles cause problems with lawns, gardens, trees
and plantings across the landscape
(Source: University of Nebraska-Lincol
On the Trail
Manage Vole Damage on Lawns, Trees and Shrubs
Surface runways are one of the easiest ways to identify voles
(Source: University of Minnesota Extension)
'Meadow Mice'
Voles Usually Do Not Invade Homes
Manage the population in your area before it reaches high numbers
(Source: University of California)
SKUNKS
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skunks as pests
Stinky Stripes
Skunks: Solutions to Common Problems
The problems with skunks can outweigh the benefits when they come in contact with pets and humans
(Source: Pennsylvania State University)
The Nose Knows!
What's Digging Up My Lawn?
The culprit may be none other than the striped skunk
(Source: Utah State University)
Urban/Suburban Nomads
Skunks as Neighbors
Homeowners will typically recognize them on sight or smell!
(Source: Wildlife Center of Virginia)
A Reeking Reputation
Skunks: Notorious or Not?
The popular conception of skunks that starts and ends
with “stinky” doesn’t begin to do them justice
(Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Skunk Musk
What Happens If a Skunk Sprays Me?
Leaving skunks alone and making your home less attractive a
nd inaccessible to them are the keys to prevention
(Source: National Capital Poison Center)
Never Nice!
Skunk Encounters Can Be Deadly for Pets
The threat of rabies from infected skunks is aserious problem
(Source: University of Georgia)
SNAKES
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snakes as pests
Stay Safe Out There
Venomous Snakes at Work
Although most people do not die from snake bites,
there can be lasting effects
(Source: Centers for Disease Control)
A Family of Four
A Complete List of Venomous Snakes in the US
There are venomous species that live in nearly every state
(Source: A--Z-Animals.com)
Snake Snacks
Keeping Snakes Away from Home and Yard
The thought of a snake in your yard or inside your home
can be quite unsettling
(Source: Oklahoma State University)
Stumble on a Serpent?
So You Found a Snake in Your Yard
On warm, sunny days, many people worry about stumbling
across snakes
(Source: Virginia Living Museum)
Snake Away!
Snakes and Your Garden
Change the habitat so it less inviting for snakes to visit
(Source: Michigan State University)
IGUANAS
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iguanas as pests
Not Welcomed Here!
Iguanas as Garden Pests
In Florida's subtropical climate, they are causing problems
in both residential and commercial landscapes
(Source: University of Florida)
From Stowaways to Invasive Species
Tell Me About Green Iguanas
First reported in Florida in the 1960s, iguanas were
accidentally brought from Cuba via cargo ships
(Source: University of Florida)
Back Off and Beware
Do Iguanas Bite? And Are They Dangerous?
Their bites have caused countless injuries to unsuspecting or ignorant reptile owners
(Source: A-Z-Animals.com)
Your Garden is Chopped Salad
8 Smells Iguanas Absolutely Hate
Many homeowners are interested in repelling these critters,
and learning what smells iguanas hate can aid in that goal
(Source: A-Z-Animals.com)
WILD HOGS/FERAL PIGS
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wild hogs/feral pigs as pests
Pig Problems
Feral Swine: Damages, Disease Threats
and Other Risks
Damages, costs, and risks from feral swine will only keep rising if their populations continue to expand
(Source: US Dept of Agriculture)
Common and Capable
Coping with Feral Hogs
Their impacts are just as diverse as the ecosystems
encompassed by their range
(Source: Texas A&M University)
Increasing Incidents
Feral Hogs in Your Backyard
Given access to adequate food, water, shade and
escape cover, feral hogs can live almost anywhere
(Source: US Dept of Agriculture)
Health Threats
Diseases Associated with Wild Hogs
Several diseases carried by wild hogs can be contracted
by humans, livestock, and other wild animals
(Source: Georgia Dept of Natural Resources)
Detect and Control
Signs of Wild Hogs
Sometimes landowners don't realize wild pigs are on their property until they actually see a pig or until the damage is widespread
(Source: Mississippi State University)
ARMADILLOS
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armadillos as pests
Tackling Your Tolerance
Tips for Managing Armadillos
Armadillo digging becomes a nuisance
when it happens in the home landscape
(Source: Oklahoma State University)
Midnight Marauders
Armadillos Get Active After Sunset
It can be pretty discouraging to step out one morning
to find a lawn pock-marked like the lunar surface
(Source: University of Florida)
Just Grubbing Around
What Does an Armadillo Eat?
Grubs, earthworms and other ground-dwelling insects
are some of their favorites
(Source: ForestWildlife.org)
Location, location, location
Are Armadillos Good to Have Around?
Generally harmless, armadillos can cause problems
in lawns and gardens
(Source: ForestWildlife.org)
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