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The Importance of Utility Pole Protection for Utility Companies
The Importance of Utility Pole Protection for Utility Companies
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March 17, 2021
John Sims

The Importance of Utility Pole Protection for Utility Companies

If your utility company experiences regular power outages caused by critters climbing up your utility...
Critter Guard's Transformer Protection for Your Utility Company
Critter Guard's Transformer Protection for Your Utility Company
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January 20, 2021
John Sims

Critter Guard's Transformer Protection for Your Utility Company

Utility companies are no strangers when it comes to dealing with power outages. In today's...
Essential Maintenance and Preventative Tools for Your Utility Company
Essential Maintenance and Preventative Tools for Your Utility Company
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December 23, 2020
John Sims

Essential Maintenance and Preventative Tools for Your Utility Company

Animal-related damage on power lines, communication lines, switches, substations, and transformers is one of the...
Protect Your Power Lines and Preserve Wildlife with Critter Guard
squirrel prevented from access power lines due to critter guard
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November 18, 2020
John Sims

Protect Your Power Lines and Preserve Wildlife with Critter Guard

Animals like squirrels and other rodents, birds, snakes, monkeys, and more often traverse power lines...
Protect Your Solar Panels with Critter Guard
solar panels on roof of home
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May 20, 2020
John Sims

Protect Your Solar Panels with Critter Guard

Squirrels and other critters can wreak havoc on many different types of electrical systems, including...
Protect Your Home from Critters with Humane Pest Control Products
squirrel on deck
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March 25, 2020
John Sims

Protect Your Home from Critters with Humane Pest Control Products

Rodents and other wildlife are often the cause of broken power lines and blackouts to...
Pros And Cons Of Steel Utility Poles
steel utility pole with many power lines
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November 6, 2019
John Sims

Pros And Cons Of Steel Utility Poles

Utility poles are so much a part of the backdrop of our streets that we...
The Low Down on Different Types of Utility Poles
wood utility pole
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June 19, 2019
John Sims

The Low Down on Different Types of Utility Poles

When it comes to utility poles, there are three different types utility companies choose from:...
How Utility Poles are Replaced
utility power pole at sunset
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October 3, 2018
John Sims

How Utility Poles are Replaced

When utility poles get old or damaged, they need to be replaced to ensure that...
Making and Installing Utility Poles
woman on road looking at utility poles and power lines
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September 26, 2018
John Sims

Making and Installing Utility Poles

We often walk down sidewalks and drive down streets without giving utility poles much attention....
Standing Up to the Elements
aging power pole
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July 18, 2018
John Sims

Standing Up to the Elements

Whether you notice them or not, utility poles are an omnipresent feature in the backdrop...
Protect Electric Equipment from Critters Using Pole Guards
field with power pole
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June 6, 2018
John Sims

Protect Electric Equipment from Critters Using Pole Guards

​ Many power lines in the United States are above ground, strung between utility poles...
Dangerous Diseases from Squirrels in the Home
yellow pills and pill bottle
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April 4, 2018
John Sims

Dangerous Diseases from Squirrels in the Home

Most people do not encourage squirrels to nest or live in their home, and for...
Reproductive Squirrels: A Nightmare for Your Home
squirrel jumping on handrail
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March 7, 2018
John Sims

Reproductive Squirrels: A Nightmare for Your Home

Spring is coming. Peak mating season for squirrels draws near as winter weather and mammal...
Power Grid System Upgrades to Improve Efficiency
power pole and power lines
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February 7, 2018
John Sims

Power Grid System Upgrades to Improve Efficiency

More and more pressure is put on utility companies as they continue to look for...