Critter GuardTM Blog - Wildlife Control and Power Line Protection Topics

Dangerous Diseases from Squirrels in the Home
yellow pills and pill bottle
  • Line Guard
  • Pole Guard
  • Safety
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...
Don't Bring Squirrels Indoors as Pets
squirrel perched on camera bag
  • Safety
March 28, 2018
John Sims

Don't Bring Squirrels Indoors as Pets

It can be hard not to smile when watching squirrels chase each other around the...
Prepare an Emergency Power Outage Plan for Commercial Buildings
commercial building at night with lights on
  • 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?
sky view of city and power grid
  • 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...
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...
Your Home Insurance Policy May Lack Critter Damage Coverage
white house in fall
  • 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
electrical utility poles and lines during sunrise
  • 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...
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...
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...
Protecting Your Transformer and Electrical System
electrical substation at dawn
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January 17, 2018
John Sims

Protecting Your Transformer and Electrical System

A local electrical system is extremely important, for it helps to ensure all members of...
Prepare Your Emergency Preparedness Kit for Power Outages and Other Disasters
woman with purse on cellphone
  • 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...
Power Substation Costs: Invest in Protection!
power substation
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  • Pole Guard
January 3, 2018
John Sims

Power Substation Costs: Invest in Protection!

Power substations are the backbone of a community’s power source. Without them, there would be...
Important Inspection Observations for Utility Companies
two utility workers working on power lines
  • 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
crew working on power pole and power lines
  • 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...