Critter Guard Blog - Wildlife Control and Power Line Protection Topics
How Power Outages are Measured
May 15, 2019
John Sims
How Power Outages are Measured
One animal's misfortune can affect an entire community's ability to function. Because of this, it...
Creating and Maintaining Overhead Lines
May 8, 2019
John Sims
Creating and Maintaining Overhead Lines
Overhead power lines were created long ago, and we have seen multiple transformations of electrical...
Trees, Squirrels, and the Biggest Blackout in U.S. History
May 5, 2019
John Sims
Trees, Squirrels, and the Biggest Blackout in U.S. History
Can one small glitch in the U.S. power grid create a domino effect causing cascading...
Protecting Sloths from Power Lines
May 1, 2019
John Sims
Protecting Sloths from Power Lines
Sloths may be beautiful animals, but their instinctive need to climb and hang from branches...
Curious Animals Can Damage Electric Systems
April 24, 2019
John Sims
Curious Animals Can Damage Electric Systems
Proper maintenance is one of the most important keys to making sure the power doesn't...
The Importance of Substation Design
April 17, 2019
John Sims
The Importance of Substation Design
Preserving power for the individuals and communities dependent upon it is critical to life, health,...
Wildlife Interaction with Electric Utility Components
March 6, 2019
Ben Seidel
Wildlife Interaction with Electric Utility Components
Human-wildlife interactions are inescapable, even in dense, urban areas. As our populations expand, animals must...
Protect Your Roofing Insulation from Rodents
February 13, 2019
John Sims
Protect Your Roofing Insulation from Rodents
The insulation for your roof system is generally found in the attic area or crawl...
How Do Squirrels Survive Winter Without Hibernating
February 6, 2019
John Sims
How Do Squirrels Survive Winter Without Hibernating
When the weather starts to get crisp in the fall, you might notice local squirrels...
Laws Preventing Power Shutdowns
January 2, 2019
John Sims
Laws Preventing Power Shutdowns
A power outage is often unexpected, especially from power lines suddenly snapping in winter storms,...
Predicting Power Outages Using a "Squirrel" Method?
December 12, 2018
John Sims
Predicting Power Outages Using a "Squirrel" Method?
Squirrels: those cute, little furry critters! Some say they're adorable, but they can wreak havoc...
Nutty Squirrels and Rodents Threatening Your Power Supply
October 24, 2018
John Sims
Nutty Squirrels and Rodents Threatening Your Power Supply
Rodents on the Grid In the heart of the city, on your hike in the...
Home Insurance Coverage for Pest Damage
October 17, 2018
John Sims
Home Insurance Coverage for Pest Damage
When looking at home insurance options, most homeowners want to know that they cover the...
Dictating Factors of Costs of Power Outages
August 22, 2018
John Sims
Dictating Factors of Costs of Power Outages
Power interruptions have cost implications to both consumers and power utility companies. Hence, companies in...
Power Outages in the United States
April 18, 2018
John Sims
Power Outages in the United States
As our nation continues to develop and expand, so does our demand for electricity. In...
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