Feral Hogs
You may be surprised to learn the identity of the most destructive invasive species in Florida. It’s the feral hog, also known as wild hog, feral swine, or the European boar. Why does it hold this dubious honor? For several reasons, as this article will show. First, let’s look at how it all began. A […]
The Deadliest Diseases Bats Can Carry
Bats have been given a bad rep for years and while not all the stories behind bat-phobia are real, the one about bats carrying deadly diseases is. Bats carry 60 or more different types of deadly diseases known as zoonoses (diseases transmitted from animal to human). Here is a list of some of them: Bats […]
Steps in How We Ensure Bats Do Not Return to Your Home
Bats are creatures that most people like to see from a distance but are not creatures we want living in our attics. Outside of the old folklore about bats being vampires and all, bats carry diseases and can transmit them to humans. If you’ve got a bat problem in your home, Wildout Animal and Pest […]
The Top 3 Weirdest Types of Bats Around the World
Bats, like bees, are important to our ecosystem because they are amazing little pollinators. No doubt they have been given a bad reputation, but the truth is, our world is much better with them in it. Interesting Bat Facts Three Weird Bats:These bats are “weird” because each of them has such a unique feature and […]
Doing the Mouse Math: How Fast They Multiply
A single mouse will have about 30-35 babies a year. That is a lot of extra mouths to feed. Now, just picture that you have a single mouse living in your house for a year and you’ll see how mouse multiplying can lead to a huge problem. Here’s some knowledge on mice to show you […]
Seven Batty Facts
Halloween is only days away and chances are, depending on where you live, you’ve seen a few bats flying around. Bats are notoriously known for the Halloween season because of their vampire-like qualities. You see a vampire, you think of a bat. Well, most people do anyway. What most people don’t know about bats is […]
Five Spooky Pests
Halloween is just a little more than a month away and that means spooky season has officially arrived. We all know that creepy crawlers are associated with Halloween, but what about other types of spooky pests? Five Types of Spooky Pests: Rats are in just about any type of thriller/horror show available online. They are […]
How You Can Help Save the Honeybees
What important role do bees play in our everyday life? A lot more than people realize. One out of every three mouthfuls in the American diet is produced via honeybee pollination. From fruits to veggies to nuts to herbs to spices to coffee beans to tea and so much more. Sadly, bees are dying at […]
Mole Damage to Your Yard/Mole Damage to Homes
Moles are creatures who live underground and eat insects for a living. They dig tunnels and are often the culprit when a yard and garden has been destroyed. Due to the nature of these tunnels, it becomes even easier for other pests to take over your yard and/or garden, too. Generally, moles are found where […]
What You Should Know About Mole Removal
Moles are mostly known for their tunneling ability so it’s not very hard to notice when you have a mole problem. But, here are some clues to define the issue: Moles like to live in solitude underground, where they can find plenty of insects to eat. They rarely ever come to the surface unless they […]