Recently, we were called to a Lexington home to correct previously completed raccoon exclusion work around two vulnerable soffit return areas. The homeowner had continued concerns about the durability of the existing repairs, and after inspection, it became clear why. The prior exclusion work primarily relied on thin aluminum flashing and sealant applied along the…
Solving a Common Barn Problem in Central Kentucky Working in Kentucky’s horse country always brings a unique set of challenges—and this recent project in Lexington was a great example. This stall barn was experiencing ongoing issues with European Starlings and House Sparrows entering the structure and nesting in the upper hayloft area. While birds moving…
Bird Activity Around Awnings: A Common Problem for Lexington Homes Retractable awnings create an ideal environment for birds. The structure offers shelter from wind and weather, along with a stable ledge for roosting and nesting. In this Lexington, Kentucky home, birds had begun building nests along the mounting bar of the awning. As activity…
Beavers are one of the most fascinating and capable animals we encounter in Central Kentucky. Known as “nature’s engineers,” they have an unmatched ability to reshape their environment by building dams, creating wetlands, and altering water flow. In the right setting, this is beneficial. In the wrong place—near homes, farms, or roadways—it can quickly…
Powered attic fans are great at venting heat and helping regulate attic temperatures during the warmer months. Unfortunately, they can also become an inconspicuous open door on your roof. Let’s learn about attic fan guard installation to provide a solution! Most powered attic fans include only a small factory screen underneath the canopy, and that…
A Squirrel Inside?! Inside Where? Earlier this week we had a call for a squirrel inside of a dental office. We remove squirrels from dental offices daily, but we’re on the cusp of resolving this gnawing issue! Just kidding, but we really did get this call, so what did we do? Well of course we…
Bat in the house! But how? And wait, it’s December, shouldn’t the bats be hibernating? The bat in the video appears to have made entry into the living space of this home through a gap around the ceiling fan junction box where the electricity is wired. Essentially the bat had access to the living space…
Raccoon Roundworm, an infection you likely never heard of before your raccoon removal needs, so should you care now? As wildlife control specialists, we’re asked about risks associated with raccoons and other wildlife in and around our homes and properties. One concern is the raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, a parasitic worm that can be transmitted…
Bird net installation, specifically StealthNet® Bird Netting from Bird Barrier, inconspicuously and masterfully keeps birds out of or off of places they’re not welcome! Members of the Trifecta Wildlife Services Team recently completed another bird net installation project worthy of a write up. The project specifically addressed a Richmond KY business whose storefront sign was…
Bird Netting, specifically StealthNet® Bird Netting from Bird Barrier, inconspicuously and masterfully keeps birds out of or off of places they’re not welcome! Members of the Trifecta Wildlife Services Team recently completed a bird netting project worthy of a post write up; and I’ll also give the Team a shout out for pushing hard to…