Rodents & Animals

(Mus musculus)

Recognition: Body of adult mouse roughly 3" in length with tail adding additional 3". Traditionally gray with white underside.

Bio: Will harbor in dark, undisturbed areas of a home or business. Generally nocturnal but not uncommon to see them during the day. They are opportunistic feeders but prefer seeds when they are presented.

Control: Rodent control is obtained by taking steps to eliminate openings and entrances, followed by efforts by Abair Lavery to control the active problem within the structure. Control measure can be obtained with the use of rodenticides, tracking powders or trapping techniques. Our technicians are trained to evaluate each situation thoroughly and design a control program that will be successful.

Northern Flying Squirrel

(Glaucomys sabrinus)

Recognition: Generally Nocturnal, these squirrels are light brown on their upper body and grayish on the flanks and white underneath, with large eyes and a flat tail. Generally measure 25 to 37 cm long.

Habit: Prefer to nest in trees naturally, but will be a sporadic pest in uninhabited attics. Feeding on fungi, nuts, insects, bird eggs, buds and flowers, they will commonly cache their food when supplies are lower. Despite their name, they do not actually fly, rather, they will initiate a glide with a running start by bringing their limbs under their body and propelling themselves before extending their limbs, stretching their membrane and creating a sail-like form.

Control: As with all pests, Abair Lavery will take the least hazardous approach possible. Trapping is the most successful form. Good preventative measures include inspecting for obvious entry. Once removed, it is suggested to place exclusions in place to discourage further entry.

(Procyon lotor)

Recognition: Adults generally averaging 16-28 inches in length, and a weight of 8-20 pounds. Has a grayish coat with it's distinctive dark "mask" across it's face. Tail is commonly striped.

Habits: An incredibly bright animal, raccoons are opportunistic feeders. Their diet consists from insects, worms, fruits, nuts to bird eggs, and occasionally small animals or fish. In urban areas, Raccoons are not shy to share space with humans. Harboring in attics, under decks, stoops or wherever they find a suitable home.

Control: As with all pests, Abair Lavery will take the least hazardous approach possible. Trapping is the most successful form. Good preventative measures include inspecting for obvious entry. Once removed, it is suggested to place exclusions in place to discourage further entry.