Meg Pearson https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/author/mpearson/ Get Them Out. Keep Them Out. ® Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:32:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.crittercontrol.com/crittercontrol/apple-touch-icon-1-150x150.png Meg Pearson https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/author/mpearson/ 32 32 Ask the Expert: How to Stop Squirrels Eating Your Pumpkin https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/squirrel-eating-pumpkin/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:38:57 +0000 https://www.crittercontrol.com/?p=31716 Carving pumpkins is one of the most popular activities in October. But jack o’lanterns aren’t just a symbol for Halloween, they also are critter magnets. We asked Meg Pearson, wildlife training manager, for her insights on what pests are attracted to pumpkins and tips on how to stop squirrels and critters from eating your pumpkin. […]

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]]> The Most Common Pest Animals in Fall https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/common-fall-pests-wildlife/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:12:11 +0000 https://www.crittercontrol.com/?p=31021 As the season changes from summer to fall, the behavior of wildlife adapts. There are only a few nuisance animals that are true hibernators. So most of the animals that cause a problem can continue to be a pest through winter. Squirrels on the Roof and in the Attic Squirrels are one of the most […]

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]]> The Most Common Birds Nesting in Your Attic https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/common-pests-birds-attics/ Fri, 24 May 2024 18:51:35 +0000 https://www.crittercontrol.com/?p=30492 The most common species of birds found in attics are pigeons, barn swallows, European starlings, house finches, and house sparrows. In most cases, the birds get into the attic from openings along the roof line, soffits, attic vents, or damaged sidings. In addition to attics, we commonly see birds roosting in chimneys, vents, and exhaust pipes. When […]

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]]> Why are skunks in my yard? https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/skunk-in-yard/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:48:57 +0000 https://crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com/?p=26524 Meg Pearson, Wildlife Training Manager Skunks are attracted to areas with accessible food sources and shelter. By eliminating these attractants and implementing certain deterrents, you can reduce the likelihood of them entering your yard.  Lawns, especially newly created ones, are immensely attractive to skunks, as they tend to be heavily watered and loaded with worms […]

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]]> Nuisance Wildlife Activity during the Winter https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/nuisance-wildlife-winter/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:17:04 +0000 https://crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com/?p=26492 As winter approaches and cold weather settles in, animals are looking for places to stay warm.  There are a number of ways that nuisance wildlife will den or nest on our properties and in our homes, and there are a few measures that can be taken to help prevent and address these behaviors. Like humans, […]

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