Wildlife Displacement in Rapidly Growing Communities: Lakewood Ranch & Parrish

Growth Brings Change for People and WildlifeLakewood Ranch and Parrish are among the fastest-growing communities in Southwest Florida. New neighborhoods, shopping centers, and road expansions are transforming former wetlands and…

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Builder-Grade Vulnerabilities: Soffits, Roof Returns, and Gable Vents

Builder-Grade Vulnerabilities: Soffits, Roof Returns, and Gable Vents The Hidden Risks in New ConstructionWhen moving into a newly built home, most homeowners assume everything is secure. Unfortunately, many builder-grade features—especially…

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Rapid Response Playbook: Wildlife Incidents During Guest Stays

Rapid Response Playbook: Wildlife Incidents During Guest Stays Why Vacation Rentals Face Wildlife RisksSarasota and Manatee counties are popular destinations for short-term rentals, from beach cottages to luxury homes. But…

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Dangers and Repercussions of DIY Wildlife Control Solutions

DIY Nightmares
A vent entry point that a client attempted to seal.

Unfortunately, after the momma raccoon left one day, this homeowner thought he would solve the issue of re-entry. What you are seeing here is a roof vent that the mama raccoon gained entry through originally. So, you may ask…. what’s the problem? Was there any harm done? Well, the little baby raccoons that were still inside the home think so! If you are a homeowner, please do not get involved or in the way of what a professional trapper is doing!

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