How You Could Unintentionally Be Feeding Wildlife

Wildlife intrusion is a common problem among homeowners. Once they sneak into your home, rodents and other wild animals can cause significant property damage and often pose a health risk. If you are constantly seeing critters in and around your home, you could be providing them with food and water unknowingly. From pet food left on porches to bird baths, here are some common ways you could unintentionally be feeding wildlife.

Bird Feeders

Bird feeders can attract unintended guests such as rats, squirrels, and raccoons who will try to take over and enjoy a free meal. Squirrels are especially crafty and can jump several feet to try and access the feeder.

Pet Food on Porches or in Garages

Leftover or improperly stored pet food and water bowls can attract raccoons, rodents, and insects such as cockroaches and ants. Porches and garages provide the perfect hiding space where these animals can nest and grow their population, leaving you with an even bigger pest problem.

Unsecured Trash Cans and Compost Bins

Tipped-over trash cans, bins without tight-fitting lids, uncovered compost bins, and uncovered trash attract bats, rats, raccoons, squirrels, and other wild animals to your home by providing easy sources of food.

Fallen Fruit from Trees and Gardens

Fallen fruits provide an attractive source of food for rodents and other unwanted guests. Without regular cleanup, you will likely see an uptick in rodent activity as they love munching on fruits.

Bird Baths and Water Sources

Wild animals are always on the lookout for food and water. Leaving out bird baths and other uncovered sources of water can make your home attractive to these animals.

Grills and Grease Traps

Dirty grills and grease traps, and the lingering smell of food residue, can attract critters, increasing the risk of a full infestation.

Keep Your Home Critter Free with Critter Guard

Denying access is one of the most effective ways to keep your home pest-free. Critters such as squirrels, rats, and raccoons are especially destructive, often chewing wires, damaging your home's insulation, and causing other forms of property damage.

Critter Guard's humane wildlife control solutions, such as the Pole Guard and Line Guard, are designed to help prevent critters from accessing your property and coming inside. Contact us today to learn more about our pest control solutions for homeowners and how they can help protect your home from unintentional infestations.