Tag: Sarasota
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Large Gopher Tortoise is Visiting
A local RV park called us out today for several things… The first call we received was for what they thought was either an armadillo hole or a turtle’s nest. They were trying to describe it over the phone but I decided it would be better if we just went out and assessed it. We…
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Raccoon droppings can be toxic
The microscopic eggs that are the infective stage can live in the environment for probably 10 years or more.
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Whats up with raccoons?
As we’ve mentioned, the habitable space for raccoons and other wildlife is steadily shrinking, but the raccoon population is burgeoning. That is probably due to, well, an evolution of sorts. Raccoons are on the higher side of the animal intelligence scale, and have learned better than most species how to co-exist (actually blend in) with…
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Cold Weather Can Bring Unwelcomed Guests
People with bird feeders are a prime target for all types of nocturnal visitors, and this easy source of food gives them a reason to make themselves at home. Predators like coyotes regard the family dog or cat as an easy meal when outside, and raccoons will stake out unsecured trash containers even in cold…
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More raccoons, less habitat increase risk of attacks
Threats, disease could trigger run-ins BY JIM WAYMER Fuzzy, cute, but tough as nails, a raccoon that feels threatened can rage red in tooth and claw — as a 74-year Lakeland woman found out earlier this month. The woman tried to shoo a family of five raccoons away from her patio. But mama raccoon…
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Whats that smell in the closet?
On Friday we responded to a call about an odor in a closet. When we arrived we could tell that it was definitely a dead animal odor. The tech went into the attic and retrieved a female rat and 4 young. He then treated the area with enzymes to eliminate the odor, problem solved! Or…