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Will a Coyote Attack My Dog? Learn How to Protect Pets from Coyotes in Urban Areas
There are many advantages to living in a rural or semi-rural area. Plenty of space, starlight on cool summer nights and crickets and cicadas on the breeze. Another familiar noise for rural residents is the coyote call. In today's changing world, coyotes have become...
How to Keep Raccoons out of Your Garden
Hungry and mischievous raccoons are getting into your garden, feasting on the literal fruits and vegetables of your labor. Find out how to keep raccoons out of your garden below. These simple tips, some that use materials you have around the house, will get to work...
How to Keep Raccoons Away from Your House
You want a summer with happy chickens in your backyard coop; a healthy and abundant garden; and a safe and comfortable home for your family and pets. But throw a raccoon into the mix, and these critters can swiftly derail your summer plans. If you need help deterring raccoons, then keep reading.
How to Protect Yourself from Bears when Camping
Bear country is beautiful country. When we venture into the wild, and into the habitat of black bears and grizzlies, it’s important to take a few precautions that will protect us and bears. Here are 2 tips on how to protect yourself from bears when camping. You can...
5 Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds
Dogs make great livestock guardian animals; they can be incredibly aggressive towards predators, yet extremely gentle with people and small or young livestock. Livestock guardian dogs can be considered an upgrade to just “any old” farm dog, companion dog, or herding...
How to Deter Turkeys: 5 Humane, Wild Turkey-Friendly Tips
The first time you caught sight of a wild turkey strutting through your yard might have been exciting. But now, weeks later, you’re not as excited about your new friend. That turkey has devoured your garden and scared away the birds you so enjoyed seeing at the bird...
Keep Away Wild Boars: A Success Story
In Texas, they’re called feral hogs. In Arkansas, they’re razorbacks. Whatever the local name for wild boar, everyone agrees that they’re extremely destructive creatures. One of our customers experienced their destructive nature firsthand, before installing Nite Guard...
How to Keep Skunk Out of Your Yard
We recently discussed how to keep raccoon out of ponds. Today, we’re continuing in this same vein with a blog post about the raccoon’s stinky friend, the skunk, and how to keep skunk out of your yard. Hide the Food So, why do skunk end up in your yard to begin with?...
How to Keep Raccoons Out of Your Sweet Corn
Summer is a time to enjoy the freshest of fruits and veggies. A major part of the summer bounty is sweet corn. You see it growing and ripening in your backyard garden and count the days until you can bite into those juicy, sweet kernels. However, your sweet corn...
Nocturnal Hunters & Night Vision
As certain animals have adapted to the daytime, others have adapted to the night. In order to survive, nocturnal animals evolved senses that would help them navigate, and find food. Most notably, nocturnal animals have eyes that are well-adapted to low light...