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Article: Wildlife Poses a Growing Pest Control Problem for Homeowners, Especially in Fall.
- Article from:
- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- November 11, 2009
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In autumn, homeowners typically work to prevent smaller pests - notably rodents - from seeking shelter indoors from colder temperatures. Yet, other wildlife such as birds, bats, squirrels, skunks and raccoons often go unaddressed despite the fact that they can pose similar, if not more, serious health and property risks. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) encourages homeowners to take necessary steps to prevent nuisance wildlife from accessing their home in the coming months (see also National Pest Management Association).
As wildlife is not viewed in terms of traditional pest control, homeowners rarely consider the health threats associated with ...