With Ohio weather turning cold, there’s a natural decrease in insect activity, but an increase in rodent and mouse activity.

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

Rats can be a major problem in gardens, especially if you are feeding birds. Here are the steps you can take to keep them away.

Victor Vasquez, a manager with Truckee Meadows Pest Control, sees a lot of rats. "We get calls every day for (rats)," Vasquez said. "Some days are lighter than others, majority are in Incline and in ...

Keep composting bins at least 100 feet from your house. Keep bird feeders away from the house and use squirrel guards to limit access to the feeder by squirrels and other rodents. Keep grains and ...