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Every time I see crows I remember of Alfred Hitchcock movie “The Birds”! Crows are creepy flying creatures and even if they don’t harm people, they create a lot of damage once they establish a presence in your yard. These black winged creatures are protected by the federal law and …

These whistle pigs as I like to call them, also known as groundhogs or woodchucks can do a lot of harm to your lawn or garden. Since they are excellent diggers, groundhogs will weaken the soil which will lead to foundation, barn and farm equipment damaging. As a matter of …

Oh, raccoons! These fury animals may not represent a problem in the wild, but when they decide to hang out at your place the situation changes. Besides that raccoon can be very aggressive when they feel threatened, these mammals can carry diseases which are very harmful for pets and humans …

Cartoons often trick us when they present skunks as lovable creatures, but they aren’t so lovable in reality. Actually, they are a real nuisance when they come visit you unexpectedly and leaving that lingering odor behind. The worst thing is that skunks, besides being stinky, carry several diseases dangerous for …

I don’t know much about frogs except the fact that I hate them, especially when they hang out on my porch. Some may say they are interesting critters because they race for sports or just because they are a delicacy in some parts of the world. Others will just say …

I live in an apartment building and I just enjoy sipping my coffee in the morning on the balcony where I’ve created a mini green corner. But the enchanting view and silence is often ruined by pigeons. These cheeky flying creatures are often disturbing my morning coffee and my green …

Slugs have developed slimy, squishy and vulnerable, making them an instant victim when they get into contact with kids or under our feet. It’s really easy to step on a slug and kill them, but when they gather on the pathway or in front of your doorway, you have to …

The stink bug season is back and these creepy-crawly insects are infesting homes and gardens all over the world. Fall is their migration season into houses where they seek warm and shelter, but the problem is that they appear in large colonies. Stink bugs sneak into your home through cracks …

Woodpeckers are cute birds as long as they don’t damage your property. Birdwatchers are enchanted to watch for woodpeckers in their natural habitat, but when these pecking birds are drilling holes in your wooden house or roof is troublesome. Since they are protected by the federal law you can’t kill …

I was wondering what yellow jackets are and how do they look, until I was stung by one on my hand two weeks ago. I had a really bad allergic reaction that kept me in the hospital for 3 days. Well, sometimes it’s better not to wonder! It seems that …