Pigeons v. Airplanes, By Kaitlyn C. Pigeons Colliding With Aircraft At Airports Causing Catastrophic Crashes A pilot takes the risk of their plane crashing each time they fly. Flying involves many risks. As a result, pigeons colliding with aircraft at airports causing catastrophic crashes marks one chance of many. Risk pilots face more often, is pigeon’s getting stuck in the …
Got Rats?
Got Rats? By Kaitlyn C. Rat Infestation In Residential Attics Rats are the most common animal to be found in attics. In Florida, many residents have a rat outbreak in their home. Once they have made a home in the attic, they may scratch the attic or walls which can be problematic. Furthermore, they leave feces everywhere they go. They …
Wild Chickens Coup
Wild Chickens Coup: By K. Cameron Wild Chickens Invading South Florida Wild chickens are taking over South Florida and wreaking havoc. Many folks are upset by rising wildfowl numbers. Hence, they’re all over the area. They are pecking through yards, gardens, and driveways in search of food. Feral chickens prove hard to catch. Many locals have been offered incentives to …
Raccoons In Your Pool?
Raccoons Swimming: By Kaitlyn C. What Do Raccoons Look Like? Raccoons getting into Swimming Pools has become a common sighting in South Florida. Hence, raccoons in Florida are smaller in size than others found across the country. Adults are 6.6 up to 20 lbs. They all have the trademark bushy tail with brown and black ring markings. Also, black face …
Raccoons and Disease
Raccoons and Disease, By: Kaitlyn C. Raccoons and disease are almost synonymous. While walking through parks or gardens, it’s common to come across raccoons. Yes, they’re cute and cuddly to look at. However, they are a health risk. They carry diseases that humans and other animals can catch. Raccoons are carriers of raccoon roundworm, leptospirosis, and rabies. Raccoons and Disease …
Iguanas On The Rise
Iguanas on the rise By: Kaitlyn C. Green Iguana Population On The Rise In South Florida Iguanas are increasing in Florida. Sadly, there’s no way of finding out how bad the problem may be. Iguanas are herbivores. Thus, they’re not likely to grow over 4 feet long. Due to a lack of government funding, tracking their numbers haven’t been a …
Trappers you trust
Trappers You Trust: By Kaitlyn C. When hiring expert trappers, try to find one that works humanely. When wildlife specialists intervene they have two options: Relocate it to another area. They can euthanize the animal. Each choice has positives and negatives. If a trapper feels the animal has a good chance of surviving, they relocate it. However, there are times …