Many Power Outages Caused By Squirrels

The not-so-fun and fun facts about North Carolina squirrels A power company in North Carolina has installed wildlife protection products to reduce the accessibility that critters, such as squirrels, have to power substations. This will hopefully reduce the amount of...

Venomous Snakes of North Carolina

Information you should know North Carolina is home to many varieties of snakes, some of which are venomous and pose a threat to humans. Six species are considered venomous in the state. Those include the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, pigmy rattlesnake,...

Changes to North Carolina Laws to Protect Animals

After protests, town will not do annual “opossum drop” After nearly 30 years, a North Carolina town will no longer conduct their “opossum drop” on New Years Eve. Mayor James Reid of Andrews, North Carolina announced that the tradition will end...

Rabies Threat In North Carolina

Are you or your pets at risk? The rabies virus is present in some North Carolina counties and poses a threat to humans who come into contact with animals that may be infected. Both a skunk and a fox were tested positive for the virus recently bringing the total of...

Bats In North Carolina

The disease that’s hurting populations White nose syndrome has been detected in many North Carolina counties over the past year. The deadly disease affects hibernating bat populations. Bats die from the disease when they wake up from hibernation to clean the...

Opossums In North Carolina

Petition to stop opossum drop Animal rights groups in North Carolina are fighting to stop an annual tradition of dropping an opossum for New Year’s Eve. They want to end House Bill 574, which gives people the right to do whatever they want with the animal for a...

Flying Squirrel Facts

The North Carolina critters glow 3 Interesting Flying Squirrel Facts One of the reasons why humans find flying squirrels so adorable is because of their large, round eyes. However, unlike the wide eyes that endear us to babies and puppies, flying squirrels keep their...

The Elusive Snake Hiding In North Carolina

Officials ask for help finding them The little known northern pine snake takes up residence in North Carolina. However, it is rarely spotted due to its life being lived mostly underground. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking residents for help...

Encephalitis: Could you be at risk from rodents?

The virus that can be passed from squirrels to ticks to humans A former U.S. Senator died at the age of 66 nearly three years after she was first hospitalized for a sickness that no one could quite pinpoint. Doctors now say it was due to encephalitis caused by...

Copperheads: Could they be in your yard?

People planning for outside work should be vigilant People living in North Carolina should be vigilant for the venomous copperhead snake if they’re planning to do outside yard work, officials say. The medical director for the North Carolina Poision Control has...

America’s Most Rat-Infested Cities: Did yours make the list?

North Carolina city ends up in rodent-infested ranking Charlotte, North Carolina has been ranked as one of the most rat-infested cities in America recently. It dropped seven spots from the previous year, going from number twenty-two to number twenty-nine. As the...

Rabies outbreak in North Carolina causes concern

CDC warns of signs and symptoms of Rabies There have been numerous reports of rabid animals across the state of North Carolina this year. A handful of dogs had to be put down after coming into contact with a rabid raccoon and one local woman contracted the disease...

GOT MOSQUITOES IN YOUR HOME? CHECK THESE UNEXPECTED PLACES FOR PESTS

GOT MOSQUITOES IN YOUR HOME? CHECK THESE UNEXPECTED PLACES FOR PESTS Mosquitoes can ruin many outdoor outings during the summer. But when you find these bothersome pests inside your home, they can wreak havoc on anyone they encounter, especially at night. Worse,...

COCKROACHES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AND HOW TO GET RID OF THEM

COCKROACHES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AND HOW TO GET RID OF THEM Few insects elicit more loathing and disgust than cockroaches. Cockroaches are unwelcome guests in any home, and the presence of cockroaches is usually met with a swift response. While many cockroaches are...

KEEP THE BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER OUT OF YOUR HOME

MOVING TO NORTH CAROLINA? KEEP THE BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER OUT OF YOUR HOME North Carolina is home to many different species of arachnids, including the brown recluse. If you plan to move to Raleigh or another city in the state soon, it’s important that you take...

3 REASONS YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE BED BUGS IN YOUR HOME

Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle Knowing what to look for is the first step in identifying and controlling bed bugs. There are many bugs that look like bed bugs, so an accurate identification is a critical first step to avoid costly treatment for the wrong bug. The...