Critter Guard Blog - Wildlife Control and Power Line Protection Topics

An Unexpected Source of Home and Roof Damage
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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....
Fines and Protective Laws for Critters – Rodents Have Rights Too!
squirrel eating acorn
  • Tips and Tricks
May 9, 2018
John Sims

Fines and Protective Laws for Critters – Rodents Have Rights Too!

Did you know that a squirrel lurking in the rafters of your house may be...
Protect Fiber Optic Cables for Your Everyday Life
end of cable
  • Tips and Tricks
May 2, 2018
John Sims

Protect Fiber Optic Cables for Your Everyday Life

If you have ever used the internet (clearly yes, if you’re reading this blog post!),...
Maintain Proper Home Insulation
home insulation
  • Tips and Tricks
April 25, 2018
John Sims

Maintain Proper Home Insulation

In an ideal world, humans could live harmoniously in perfect, climate-controlled homes without any cost;...
Prepare an Emergency Power Outage Plan for Commercial Buildings
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  • Tips and Tricks
March 21, 2018
John Sims

Prepare an Emergency Power Outage Plan for Commercial Buildings

A manager or owner of a commercial building may face difficult situations in a power...
How Does Your City's Power Grid Work?
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  • Tips and Tricks
March 14, 2018
John Sims

How Does Your City's Power Grid Work?

When you walk into a room and flip the switch on the wall or turn...
Your Home Insurance Policy May Lack Critter Damage Coverage
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  • Tips and Tricks
February 28, 2018
John Sims

Your Home Insurance Policy May Lack Critter Damage Coverage

One of the biggest purchases most people will make in their lifetime is their house....
Power Line Safety for Homeowners
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  • Tips and Tricks
February 21, 2018
John Sims

Power Line Safety for Homeowners

Power lines are everywhere; they span over roads, land, and homes. We are so used...
Deterring Pests from Rooftop Nesting
squirrel on fence
  • Tips and Tricks
February 14, 2018
John Sims

Deterring Pests from Rooftop Nesting

Keeping squirrels, chipmunks, birds, and mice away from your roof will keep your home better...
Prepare Your Generator for Power Outages
portable power generator
  • Tips and Tricks
January 24, 2018
John Sims

Prepare Your Generator for Power Outages

Power outages are never fun. Owning a generator is a great way to avoid discomfort...
Prepare Your Emergency Preparedness Kit for Power Outages and Other Disasters
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  • Tips and Tricks
January 10, 2018
John Sims

Prepare Your Emergency Preparedness Kit for Power Outages and Other Disasters

Emergency situations like tornadoes, floods or snowstorms can cause power outages. Even squirrels and rodents...
Important Inspection Observations for Utility Companies
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  • Tips and Tricks
December 27, 2017
John Sims

Important Inspection Observations for Utility Companies

We need our energy. Our day to day lives have made it so that without...
Three Tips to Keep Your Team Safe Around Overhead Electrical Lines
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  • Tips and Tricks
December 20, 2017
John Sims

Three Tips to Keep Your Team Safe Around Overhead Electrical Lines

Overhead electrical lines can carry up to 700,000 volts, but it only takes a couple hundred...