Wildlife During The Minnesota Winters
Animals typically do not migrate south for winter, unlike birds. Even though they can be nuisances during warmer months, wild animals also have the potential to cause serious damage to buildings and property during colder temperatures. To determine if animals have entered your home in search of warmth, it’s essential that you know what signs to look out for so you can prevent an invasion from taking place.
Squirrels: Squirrels are active all year. They store food such as grains, nuts, seeds and berries in order to stay stationary until they run out of food – at which point they move elsewhere.
Squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, but they still need a warm, safe place to sleep. And when it’s severely cold out, they’ll stay in their cozy den for days at a time, only venturing out midday when temperatures are warmest. If you’ve heard any scurrying or squeaking coming from your attic or walls, that cozy den just might be your home. If you’re in the Minneapolis area and you think you might
Wild animals do not ask our permission to move into our homes and take up residence. They do this out of the same instinct that we humans have to find permanent shelter from the elements. Humans are the lucky ones in that we have home construction contractors to build us those shelters. Wild animals have to make do with what they have, which amounts to their survival instincts and capacity…
The temperatures are beginning to cool down and when you live in Minnesota, that means that it is time to spend more time indoors. With average winter temperatures well below freezing for the winter months, your home becomes your safe haven for the winter season. Now is the perfect time to make sure that your home does not attract unwanted guests like wildlife that are also looking for warmth and shelter
Fall is a busy season for Minnesota’s avian wildlife. Of course, many think the springtime is busy with egg laying and the summer is busy for birds in flight. These are true but fall brings its own busyness. Birds spend much of their efforts in the fall months preparing for the cold, harsh winters. Part of this preparation includes seeking out warm shelter. Is this warmth found in your attic? If you find birds taking up residence in your home or business, call the humane wildlife removal experts at Minnesota Wild
Wild animals may be fascinating to watch outdoors, but when they find their way into your home, they can quickly go from a curiosity to a costly problem. In Minnesota, homeowners often deal with squirrels, raccoons, bats, mice, and even the occasional skunk looking for warmth and shelter. While removal is the first step, prevention and repair are just as important to protect your home for the long term this fall and winter.
