Critter Guard Blog - Wildlife Control and Power Line Protection Topics

4 Must-Have Home Pest Control Products
squirrel chewing on acorn on deck
  • Tips and Tricks
May 6, 2020
John Sims

4 Must-Have Home Pest Control Products

Pests are an unfortunate fact of life for many homeowners. Even if you keep your...
Winter Power Outages: Tips for Before, During, and After
house prepared for power outages during winter
  • Tips and Tricks
January 8, 2020
John Sims

Winter Power Outages: Tips for Before, During, and After

In the middle of January when winter is at its peak, plunging temperatures can bring...
3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
house during winter and snow storm
  • Tips and Tricks
November 27, 2019
John Sims

3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter

With even colder weather well on its way, fall is the time to prepare your...
How to Remove Squirrels from Your House
squirrel chewing on wood
  • Tips and Tricks
August 14, 2019
John Sims

How to Remove Squirrels from Your House

Squirrels look adorable when they're playing in your yard, but your attitude will likely change...
Measure the Cost of Electricity
a person plugging cord into electrical surge protector
  • Tips and Tricks
January 16, 2019
John Sims

Measure the Cost of Electricity

Have you ever been baffled by the charges on your electric bill? Understanding utility bills...
Protect Different Types of Building Insulation
wall insulation around window frame
  • Tips and Tricks
December 5, 2018
John Sims

Protect Different Types of Building Insulation

Insulation is used in building homes and commercial spaces to maintain comfort and protect building...
How to Keep Your Food Safe During a Power Outage
raw meat
  • Tips and Tricks
September 19, 2018
John Sims

How to Keep Your Food Safe During a Power Outage

Power outages regularly disrupt the daily lives of people across the world. It can be...
Back Up Your Home with an Uninterrupted Power Supply
uninterrupted power supply on floor
  • Tips and Tricks
September 5, 2018
John Sims

Back Up Your Home with an Uninterrupted Power Supply

Rural areas throughout the United States frequently encounter electrical difficulties.  Often, utility companies find animal-damaged...
6 Tips to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life in an Emergency Situation
battery level in airplane mode
  • Tips and Tricks
August 15, 2018
John Sims

6 Tips to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life in an Emergency Situation

Being prepared for emergency situations is something commonly overlooked by business and home owners. Making...
Protect Against Power Surges in Blackouts
power surge protector with 5 cords plugged in
  • Tips and Tricks
August 8, 2018
John Sims

Protect Against Power Surges in Blackouts

It's usually a relief when power returns after a blackout, but for some people, the...
Fun Activities to Do During a Blackout
playing chess during blackout
  • Tips and Tricks
July 11, 2018
John Sims

Fun Activities to Do During a Blackout

Today’s activities often revolve around TV, computer, and other electronic use, but when there’s a...
Limit Energy Use During a Blackout
extremely dimly lit lightbulb
  • Tips and Tricks
July 3, 2018
John Sims

Limit Energy Use During a Blackout

A blackout can happen when least expected. Power outages are frequent and aren't just a...
An Unexpected Source of Home and Roof Damage
squirrel climbing tree with acorn in mouth
  • Safety
  • Tips and Tricks
June 20, 2018
John Sims

An Unexpected Source of Home and Roof Damage

With their bushy tails and cute, furry faces, you may not think of squirrels as...
Take Preventive Measures Against Power Outages in Commercial Business
city skyline at night
  • Tips and Tricks
May 23, 2018
John Sims

Take Preventive Measures Against Power Outages in Commercial Business

When the power goes out in a business, everything is put on hold: the work...
Tips for Power Companies to Tame Blackouts
tree with yellow leaves next to building
  • Tips and Tricks
May 16, 2018
John Sims

Tips for Power Companies to Tame Blackouts

Power outages become a severe inconvenience to power utility firms because they affect entire operations....