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Here’s Why Skunks In Your Monterey Bay Area Yard Are More Dangerous Than You May Think

When it comes to skunks, everyone knows about the foul-smelling spray that they emit if they feel threatened. It’s so pungent you can tell if a skunk has sprayed in an area even if you’re only driving by it for a short moment. That means if you’re the target of the spray, well, you’re going to smell something awful for some time. But did you know that the awful smelling spray is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to issues caused by

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Is It Dangerous To Have Raccoons Hanging Around My San Francisco Bay Area Yard?

Your property is every raccoon’s dream. The ideal weather of the Bay Area combined with the many attractants in your yard is the perfect recipe for raccoon activity. Raccoons may seem kind of cute from a distance, but they are pests after all, and like all pests, they can be threatening to your property and your health. Raccoons are mid-sized mammals with round bodies, long bushy tails, and a black mask of fur covering the area around their eyes. They are great climbers, often traveling through vents,

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What San Francisco Bay Area Property Owners Need To Know About Squirrel Dangers

When property owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey think of pests, they likely think of the typical ones like spiders and wasps. However, there is one pest that is often ignored despite their ability to potentially cause problems. That nuisance is none other than the squirrel. While there are different breeds, the most common squirrels in the San Francisco area are: California ground squirrels: Also known as Beechey ground squirrels, this squirrel boasts a blend of gray, light brown, and dusky fur that has a

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