Humane Society wants Maryland to take action A bill that was introduced in the House last Wednesday calls for the banning of organized hunting contests in the state of Maryland. The Humane Society of the United States conducted an undercover investigation of the events and stated that they found the contests to be senseless and […]

Skunk mating season is here Skunk mating season has begun in Maryland and residents may be smelling the animals more often. The season begins around Valentine’s Day and runs through mid-March. Skunks will be more active during these few weeks so take more precautions to avoid them and getting sprayed with their noxious smell. The […]

Rabies can spread from animals to humans A raccoon in a Maryland city was found to have rabies recently. The raccoon, captured in Annapolis, was tested for the rabies virus after it exhibited signs of being rabid. Rabies is a virus that is spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. Common carriers […]

Facts and information Skunks are native to many parts of the United States. There are a few different species of the animal, however, the striped skunk is the most common one that humans encounter. Skunks have a noxious spray that they can distribute when they feel threatened or scared. The natural habitat of a skunk […]

White nose syndrome and human interference Bat populations across the United States and in Maryland have taken a huge hit in the past few decades. Many things have contributed to the decline in numbers, such as illness, human urbanization, wind turbines and coming into contact with pesticides. White nose syndrome is perhaps one of the […]

Trapping nuisance animals legally Each state has its own rules and regulations on the trapping of nuisance animals. Maryland is no exception. There are plenty of animals that are considered a nuisance but some of the most common are raccoons and squirrels. Raccoons are one of the easier animals to safely trap should they invade […]

How to deal with the nocturnal critters Maryland is home is numerous species of bats. While the critters are notoriously nocturnal, if is not uncommon to come in contact with one. Should a bat get into your home, there are different ways you can deal with the problem. If a lone bat gets into a […]

Residents can use firearms to protect crops A town in Maryland has approved the use of firearms on farmland to protect crops. This method can be used to prevent pests such as invasive birds and groundhogs from ruining crops. Currently, residents are not allowed to discharge firearms within city limits unless they are hunting waterfowl […]

Identifying Species Baby snakes are abundant in Maryland during the month of September. Young snakes often look different from their adult counterparts. According to the DNR, all snakes in the state are great for our environment in one way or another. Oftentimes, they are great for pest control by eating rodents and some bugs. Some […]

Information on how to deal with them Skunks are abundant in the United States. In the world, there are 12 known species of the critter, the most common one being the Striped Skunk in northern America. Skunks are generally pretty harmless, other than the notorious spray that they have and will use if they feel […]