Unwelcome Guests, Part 3
UNWELCOME GUESTS
Part Three: Furry Visitors
The safest and easiest way to keep animals out of your home, is
to eliminate all points of entry. Bats and mice can fit through
openings that you might not even get a finger into! High-grade
caulking, sheet metal and wire mesh are among the more popular
materials you can utilize. Keeping food, garbage and water under
cover will make your home less desirable to animals.
Look for bite marks on doors, window frames, wiring and food
packages. Droppings may be visible and sounds may be audible,
especially at night.
Traps can be set, but make sure that you obtain the correct trap
for the job. Provincial laws state which animals can be trapped
and/or relocated. Poisons must be used with extreme caution.
Make absolutely certain that children and pets will not be
inadvertently affected by poisonous bait. Take care when
extricating live animals from traps. Wear gloves and a face
shield. Rabies is prevalent among several species, such as
skunks and foxes.
If in doubt, contact a licensed, professional pest control
agency. Pest control companies and individuals are listed in the
Pest Control Services category of the Yellow Pages.