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Why Pest Control Companies Should Add Critter Guard Products to Their Arsenal
critter on fence of house
  • Effects and Impact
May 27, 2020
John Sims

Why Pest Control Companies Should Add Critter Guard Products to Their Arsenal

With more and more people staying indoors in recent weeks, homeowners and renters alike are...
Staying Connected During COVID-19
person working remotely on laptop
  • Effects and Impact
May 13, 2020
John Sims

Staying Connected During COVID-19

The internet has become an essential part of daily life for most Americans in recent...
Protect Your Power This Spring with Critter Guard
house undamaged from critters
  • Effects and Impact
April 15, 2020
John Sims

Protect Your Power This Spring with Critter Guard

Spring brings new beginnings and new life each year. While the spring season tends to...
Protect Your Home from Opossums with Critter Guard
possum in tree
  • Effects and Impact
April 8, 2020
John Sims

Protect Your Home from Opossums with Critter Guard

Opossums appear to be harmless. These nocturnal animals waddle around from place to place looking...
Prevent Critters from Accessing Substations
power substation protected from critters with line guard and pole guard systems
  • Effects and Impact
March 11, 2020
John Sims

Prevent Critters from Accessing Substations

Stability in your commercial and residential electric service is of the utmost importance. Customers and...
3 Unexpected Costs of Power Outages to Homeowners
candle providing light during power outage
  • Effects and Impact
February 26, 2020
John Sims

3 Unexpected Costs of Power Outages to Homeowners

When the power goes out, it can lead to some fairly expected costs. Your food...
Keep Squirrels Away from Your Electrical Wires
squirrel kept away from roof and home due to line and pole guards
  • Effects and Impact
February 19, 2020
John Sims

Keep Squirrels Away from Your Electrical Wires

Squirrels may look cute. They may even be entertaining as they chase each other through...
The Benefits of Critter Guard for Power Utility Companies
utility worker providing maintenance on unprotected power line
  • Effects and Impact
January 22, 2020
John Sims

The Benefits of Critter Guard for Power Utility Companies

When severe winds are forecasted, one of the first things we do is prepare for...
Top 4 Critters that Caused Power Outages in 2019
squirrel on unguarded power line
  • Effects and Impact
January 15, 2020
John Sims

Top 4 Critters that Caused Power Outages in 2019

Most people associate power outages with severe weather like thunderstorms and blizzards. However, a very...
What Are Squirrels Up To All Winter?
squirrel outside unable to get into house
  • Effects and Impact
December 18, 2019
John Sims

What Are Squirrels Up To All Winter?

Squirrels survive winter's cold temperatures much like humans. While they do not hibernate, they tend...
Costliness of Power Outages to You as a Homeowner
house that didn't lose power during storm
  • Effects and Impact
December 4, 2019
John Sims

Costliness of Power Outages to You as a Homeowner

Though power outage is mostly regarded as a minor inconvenience, prolonged power loss can wreak...
Protecting Howler Monkeys from Unguarded Power Lines
monkey sitting on branch
  • Effects and Impact
November 20, 2019
John Sims

Protecting Howler Monkeys from Unguarded Power Lines

Howler monkeys are one of the most remarkable animals in South America. As the largest...
Will Your Home Insurance Cover Damage Caused by Critters?
squirrel sitting on house roof
  • Effects and Impact
November 13, 2019
John Sims

Will Your Home Insurance Cover Damage Caused by Critters?

Pests such as squirrels, mice, and chipmunks can cause a great deal of property damage...
Protecting Raptors from a Dangerous Perch
raptor on utility pole
  • Effects and Impact
October 16, 2019
John Sims

Protecting Raptors from a Dangerous Perch

According to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, raptors are carnivorous birds that...
Substation Maintenance: Protecting Against Critters
power substation protected from critters
  • Effects and Impact
September 11, 2019
John Sims

Substation Maintenance: Protecting Against Critters

Substation maintenance is crucial to any utility company. Inspections should include troubleshooting equipment, testing substation...