Animals To Watch Out For This Spring

With spring rapidly on the way, there are a number of things to look forward to!

Warmer weather, longer days, and outdoor activities are just a few. But with the

warmer weather comes a number of not so great things as well — and one of those

are the animals and critters that come out to ‘play’ near your home. At night and

during the day, they’re certainly going to be looking for a snack. Below are a few

of the critters you should be looking out for this season, and a few ways to keep them

away.

Squirrels

Squirrels seem to multiply each spring, which can bring a ton of unwanted guests

around your home. They’re typically looking for food on grass, in garbage cans,

on bird feeders and in trees for food to munch on, but it can get to be a pain.

Instead of letting them roam free, keep them at bay by sealing up garbage cans

and adding a bit of repellent where necessary.

Raccoons

One of the smarter animals, raccoons will use their great eyesight at night and

thumbs to swindle their way into your garbage and more during the night.

To prevent this from becoming an issue, tie your garbage can lids down with

bungee cords and keep food away from open areas. Raccoons are scavengers

and will use their sense of smell and sight to track down your food and leftovers.

Bugs

Nobody wants these, but sometimes, your waste can lead to an abundance

of bugs. Make sure anything sugary, potent, or old isn’t left out in the open.

Bugs are always looking for things like fruit and meat to thrive on, and it’s hard

to get rid of them once they’re here. Make sure if you spot a few, you use repellent

in that area and check for a source of food or nesting.

Should you need help handling your waste this season, make sure someone is

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