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Controlling Aramadillo Damage

The armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a rather interesting and unusual animal in that it does not have a body covering of hair or fur. Instead, the body is covered with a protective shell of bony armor. There are nine movable bands across the back, and the tail is covered with a series of overlapping rings. The underparts are covered with soft skin and a few long hairs. To read the full article, follow this link...

Rats! It's that Time of Year Again....

Commensal rodents, such as rats and mice, often move into homes with the arrival of colder temperatures. They can gnaw upholstery, books, pipes, irrigation systems and garbage cans causing a lot of damage and sometimes even starting fires from chewing electrical wires. To read the full article, follow this link...

Updated April 27, 2011