Is it an opossum or a possum? In the Pacific Northwest, we have Virginia opossums, also known as possums. They arrived in Washington state in the early 1900s when they were considered novelties and pets. Now, they inhabit most urban and suburban environments within...
Raccoons are often seen as a nuisance and for good reason since they can destroy parts of your home or harm some of your pets. This may all be a part of their wild instinct but it doesn’t leave many looking to keep raccoons around as pets. That said, raccoons are very...
Everyone knows when a skunk is near. If they have sprayed or unfortunately become roadkill the scent of their spray is very easily recognizable. No one enjoys the smell of skunk spray and they certainly do not want to deal with being sprayed themselves, however, it...
There are more than fifteen species of bats that live in the state of Washington. Learn more about what species of bats live in the Northwest in one of our previous blogs. Oftentimes, bats are seen when they live within proximity to human habitats. Once dusk falls,...
Nutria are often mistaken for beavers, muskrats or even rats. Though we understand the similarities, Nutria are unique to themselves from any of the species mentioned above. Let’s get to know more about the Pacific NW’s Nutria. What Are Nutria? Most Nutria are...
When people think of pest control they often think of anything that will get rid of the problem at hand. Some consumers look for ecological practices when getting rid of pests and others simply just want the problem brought to an end. Pest control itself is defined as...
General Raccoon Facts The raccoon is a native mammal, having a body that can reach a length of 16-28 inches and a weight of 11-57 lbs. which is typically the result of genetics, age, geographic location and available food sources. Its grayish coat consists of dense...
Lets face it, rodents and wildlife are part of nature. We live in a world surrounded by the great outdoors. Even in the big cities you’ll find these creatures. As we have grown and populated the earth we have taken away space from natures natural...
First, let’s get to know our little neighbor friends. There are about twenty five species of squirrels in the Pacific Northwest. Of the twenty five, there are five native species which consist of the Western Gray, the Douglas Squirrel, the California...