Critter Guard Blog - Wildlife Control and Power Line Protection Topics

Protect Substations from 8 Active Critters
Protect Substations from 8 Active Critters
  • Effects and Impact
March 24, 2021
John Sims

Protect Substations from 8 Active Critters

Small animals have caused a great number of power outages worldwide. Oftentimes, these outages are...
The Importance of Utility Pole Protection for Utility Companies
The Importance of Utility Pole Protection for Utility Companies
  • Pole Guard
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...
Smartphone Apps That Come in Handy During Power Outages
Smartphone Apps That Come in Handy During Power Outages
  • Safety
March 10, 2021
John Sims

Smartphone Apps That Come in Handy During Power Outages

Installing Critter Guard's Pole Guard and Line Guard products is one of the best investments...
6 Tips to Conserve Your Phone’s Battery During a Power Outage
6 Tips to Conserve Your Phone’s Battery During a Power Outage
  • Tips and Tricks
March 3, 2021
John Sims

6 Tips to Conserve Your Phone’s Battery During a Power Outage

Power outages are a fairly common occurrence resulting from a number of different factors and...
Practical Power Outage Emergency Plans for Commercial Buildings
Practical Power Outage Emergency Plans for Commercial Buildings
  • Tips and Tricks
February 24, 2021
John Sims

Practical Power Outage Emergency Plans for Commercial Buildings

Power outages caused by storms, animal interference, human error, and other factors cost the US...
The Impact of Power Outages on Businesses
The Impact of Power Outages on Businesses
  • Effects and Impact
February 17, 2021
John Sims

The Impact of Power Outages on Businesses

Power outages can be caused by a number of factors, including storms, trees, human error,...
How Critter Guard Can Help Keep Squirrels at Bay
How Critter Guard Can Help Keep Squirrels at Bay
  • Effects and Impact
February 10, 2021
John Sims

How Critter Guard Can Help Keep Squirrels at Bay

During late winter, squirrels can become quite disruptive as mating habits begin and females look...
Stay Warm This Winter: Don’t Let Critters Damage Your Insulation
Stay Warm This Winter: Don’t Let Critters Damage Your Insulation
  • Effects and Impact
February 3, 2021
John Sims

Stay Warm This Winter: Don’t Let Critters Damage Your Insulation

With freezing temperatures still underway this winter season, the price of heating your home may...
How to Stop Squirrels from Getting On Your Roof
How to Stop Squirrels from Getting On Your Roof
  • Tips and Tricks
January 27, 2021
John Sims

How to Stop Squirrels from Getting On Your Roof

Squirrels are expert climbers and they can easily find ways of getting on your roof...
Critter Guard's Transformer Protection for Your Utility Company
Critter Guard's Transformer Protection for Your Utility Company
  • Line Guard
  • Pole Guard
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...
How to Prevent Spider Monkey Electrocutions and Power Outages
How to Prevent Spider Monkey Electrocutions and Power Outages
  • Effects and Impact
January 13, 2021
John Sims

How to Prevent Spider Monkey Electrocutions and Power Outages

Wildlife is paying a hefty price for the increasing population and the need for land....
Protect Your Power Lines from Flocking Behavior
Protect Your Power Lines from Flocking Behavior
  • Line Guard
January 6, 2021
John Sims

Protect Your Power Lines from Flocking Behavior

Most bird species fly in groups known as flocks. Their flocking behavior has several benefits,...
Essential Maintenance and Preventative Tools for Your Utility Company
Essential Maintenance and Preventative Tools for Your Utility Company
  • Line Guard
  • Pole Guard
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...
Prepare Your Home for Winter Power Outages
Prepare Your Home for Winter Power Outages
  • Safety
December 16, 2020
John Sims

Prepare Your Home for Winter Power Outages

Are you prepared to weather a winter power outage? Whether they’re caused by ice-sheathed power...
3 Dangers of Roof Rats
3 Dangers of Roof Rats
  • Effects and Impact
December 9, 2020
John Sims

3 Dangers of Roof Rats

With the weather and seasons quickly changing, many individuals and families are looking to spend...