Grey Squirrel- a medium sized tree rodent. Can produce several litters a year. Damages wires, ductwork, insulation, gardens, trees, bird feeders, exterior and interior of building

Flying Squirrel- small sized tree rodent. Has large family groups. Will damage building structures inside and out. Active at night.

In many cases ACE can inspect wiring during the initial inspection and report any damage to the property owner. Defective wiring caused by nuisance wildlife, when detected, should be repaired.

Mouse- small rodent, most common mammal found in cities and around humans. Contaminates human quarters with their feces and urine. Maybe active day or night will damage wiring also.

Rat- meduim sized rodent. Breeds all year round. Can contaminate homes and businesses with their excrement. Active at night. Gnaws wirinig as well.

Chipmunk- small rodent that lives outside and underground. Can cause extensive damage to yards, walkways, driveways and foundations.

Vole- also known as the meadow mouse or field mouse. Small stocky rodent that can breed all year round. Has many litters per year. Eats and destroys the roots of vegetables, flowers and hedge bushes.

Woodchuck- also known as a groundhog. Large ground squirrel that digs large burrows with entrances up to 10-12" in diameter. Excavation and tunneling can destroy yards and building foundations.

Muskrat- large rodent that damages boat docks, creek and pond banks and earthen dams.

Beaver- North America's largest rodent whose gnawing causes extensive damage by cutting trees and flooding properties.

Raccoon- medium sized mammal that may enter walls, attics, crawlspaces or chimneys. Damages the exterior and interior of properties. Trash can and birdfeeder raider. A substantial percentage of the population has the rabies virus.

Opossum- medium sized mammal found in attics and crawlspaces. Can have over a dozen young. Often contaminaes property with urine, feces, ticks and fleas.

Armadillo- medium sized mammal, related to anteaters, that damages lawns when digging for food.

Skunk- stinky medium sized mammal that often enters crawl spaces digs up lawns and sprays property with its foul odor.

Mole- small mammmal with a voracious appetite for insects and worms. Lives entire life underground. Its long burrows and tunnels destroy lawns and landscaping. Can be hard to control.

Bat- Our only true flying mammal with a huge appetite for only insects and bugs. Bat colonies will roost in homes and buildings contaminating them with urine, feces and parasites. Carrier of the rabies virus.

Fox and Coyote- dangerous canines whose numbers are constantly increasing in urban areas. Known to eat small and medium sized pets. Carriers of the rabies virus.

Birds- several species will nest or roost on the interior and exterior of homes and buildings. They leave messy droppings and can harbor many diseases. Species of woodpeckers can cause extensive damage to wood and stucco.

Snakes- active during warmer months. Adults range from 6 inches to 8 feet. Can live in water, underground, attics, crawl spaces and basements. Some species are venomous.

Lizards- active during warmer months. Will enter homes and building through cracks and crevices, loose door jams, chimneys, etc. Some species can change color.

Bees, Wasp, & Hornets- these menacing pest can damage property when building nest in yards, fences, wood structures, chimneys, walls, attics and crawlspaces. Colonies can consist of ten of thousands of individuals. Some species are very dangerous to humans.