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4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment
4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment
  • Effects and Impact
March 16, 2022
John Sims

4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment

Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to protect our environment and save...
Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
  • Effects and Impact
March 2, 2022
John Sims

Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth

There are six species of sloths around the world and two of these species are...
A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds
A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds
  • Effects and Impact
January 5, 2022
John Sims

A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds

Not all birds migrate to warmer climates during winter. Species such as robins, cardinals, finches,...
4 Strange Animal-Caused Power Outages
4 Strange Animal-Caused Power Outages
  • Effects and Impact
December 1, 2021
John Sims

4 Strange Animal-Caused Power Outages

Animals cause thousands of outages every year, whether it's by chewing on a cord or...
4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses
4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses
  • Effects and Impact
October 27, 2021
John Sims

4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses

Birds such as swallows, wrens, starlings, pigeons, and more can be a nuisance in warehouses....
Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment
Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment
  • Effects and Impact
October 20, 2021
John Sims

Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment

Many of Africa's monkeys and other animals live far from humans, but some, like the...
Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey
Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey
  • Effects and Impact
September 22, 2021
John Sims

Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey

Also known as the red-backed squirrel monkey, the Central American squirrel monkey is mainly found...
Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard
Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard
  • Effects and Impact
September 1, 2021
John Sims

Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard

Gibbons are small apes that belong to the Hylobatidae family. They are mainly found in...
Critter Guard: Protecting Wildlife Around the World
Critter Guard: Protecting Wildlife Around the World
  • Effects and Impact
August 4, 2021
John Sims

Critter Guard: Protecting Wildlife Around the World

Squirrels may be responsible for the majority of animal-related power outages within the United States,...
5 Ways Birds Can Disrupt Your Power Supply
5 Ways Birds Can Disrupt Your Power Supply
  • Effects and Impact
July 28, 2021
John Sims

5 Ways Birds Can Disrupt Your Power Supply

In order to keep power running in your home or business, it is important to...
Prevent These Common Summer Pests from Invading Your Home
Prevent These Common Summer Pests from Invading Your Home
  • Effects and Impact
July 14, 2021
John Sims

Prevent These Common Summer Pests from Invading Your Home

Without proper prevention and protection methods, your home is likely to experience a sudden increase...
5 Factors That Influence Electricity Rates
5 Factors That Influence Electricity Rates
  • Effects and Impact
June 9, 2021
John Sims

5 Factors That Influence Electricity Rates

Electricity rates can vary greatly across the globe. Many factors can help determine your personal...
The Impact of Birds of Prey on Power
The Impact of Birds of Prey on Power
  • Effects and Impact
April 21, 2021
John Sims

The Impact of Birds of Prey on Power

After storms and bad weather, wildlife interference is the second main reason for power outages...
Protect Substations from 8 Active Critters
Protect Substations from 8 Active Critters
  • Effects and Impact
March 24, 2021
John Sims

Protect Substations from 8 Active Critters

Small animals have caused a great number of power outages worldwide. Oftentimes, these outages are...
The Impact of Power Outages on Businesses
The Impact of Power Outages on Businesses
  • Effects and Impact
February 17, 2021
John Sims

The Impact of Power Outages on Businesses

Power outages can be caused by a number of factors, including storms, trees, human error,...