Why the fake owl didn't stop your woodpecker
You did the sensible thing. You heard the drumming, found the holes in the trim, and put up a plastic owl. For a few days it seemed to work. Then one …
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What we're seeing, learning and fighting for in wildlife exclusion.
See your roof from above: spot roof rat entry points before you call
Roof rats rarely walk in the front door. They get in up high, along the roofline, where it's hard to see anything from the driveway. Our free roof che…
Year Two Without Poison on Marco Island
Marco Island has one of the biggest burrowing owl populations in Florida. For years those owls were dying from rat poison.…
The Gap Nobody Was Looking For
I'm standing outside a beautiful home. Stone façade. Professional landscaping. The kind of property that took years to get right. And I'm pointing to …
Marco Island Votes to End Rodenticide on City Properties
On January 5, 2026, the Marco Island City Council voted to eliminate the use of rodenticides at city-owned properties and transition to a poison-free …
Exclusion First on Marco Island
As many people now know, the City of Marco Island has become a real proving ground for what exclusion can accomplish. Over the past year I’ve worked a…
Stop Poison - Choose Exclusion
By the guy who’s been sealing rodents out since 2001 — and refuses to kill them for a living…
The Smallest Lives Matter: What Jane Goodall's Legacy Teaches Us About Rodent Control
Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away just days ago at 91, spent her life proving that animals have minds, emotions, and individual personalities worthy o…
International Owl Awareness Day: Nature’s Original Pest Control Team
Southwest Florida’s Secret Pest Control Experts Are Dying—And We’re the Culprits…
Protect Your Pets Without Poison or Cruelty: Why Exclusion Is the Only Real Cane Toad Solution
The posts in Southwest Florida Facebook groups are growing more desperate. From Cape Coral to Naples, residents are sharing increasingly extreme “solu…
Burrowing Owls Are Dying: How Poisoned Rats Are Killing Florida’s Wildlife and What You Can Do
In the fields and neighborhoods of Southwest Florida, tiny burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia floridana) peek out from their underground homes—watchin…
Cane Toads: The Toxic Invaders Threatening Florida Homes
Picture this: A peaceful Florida evening in your backyard. The sun sets, painting the sky with vibrant hues as you unwind from the day. Suddenly, a mo…
The Complete Guide to Rodent-Proofing Your RV or Motorhome
If you've owned an RV or motorhome for any length of time, you may have already encountered an unwelcome visitor: rodents. Mice, rats, and other small…
A Bright New Chapter in Pest Control: Embracing Sustainable Solutions
The pest control industry stands at the dawn of an exciting transformation. While change can feel uncertain, this evolution represents an unprecedente…
