by Sandra Z | Aug 29, 2022 | Cottom's Critter Corner with Mike Cottom Jr.
IS ANIMAL REMOVAL COVERED BY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE? I hear a lot of questions from customers about insurance coverage. Homeowners with wildlife problems are often unsure if our services are covered. The short answer is: often yes, sometimes no. Here are the biggest...
by Sandra Z | Aug 29, 2022 | Cottom's Critter Corner with Mike Cottom Jr.
WHY BAT INFESTATIONS CONTINUE IN OHIO, EVEN AS POPULATIONS DIE OFF Over the past decade, the bat population in the United States has faced severe threats from disease In the Ohio area, the number of bats has dropped quickly. You might expect that these changes mean...
by Sandra Z | Jun 19, 2022 | Cottom's Critter Corner with Mike Cottom Jr.
CAN BATS BE REMOVED IN THE SUMMER? The summer months bring legal restrictions on bat removal. What can be done about a bat infestation in summertime? Over the last few years, federal and state rules have been added to protect vulnerable bat species. One new...
by Sandra Z | Jun 19, 2022 | Cottom's Critter Corner with Mike Cottom Jr.
HOW TO CHOOSE A WILDLIFE REMOVAL CONTRACTOR Make sure you ask your animal removal company this one question If you’ve discovered animals wreaking havoc in your home, you want the problem solved fast and solved right. But when you ask neighbors for...
by Sandra Z | Jun 19, 2022 | Cottom's Critter Corner with Mike Cottom Jr.
Finding critters in your home isn’t just a nuisance. It can be unsettling, confusing, and frustrating. As a wildlife removal professional, I know how troubling it can be to feel that your home has been invaded by animals, especially if you’re not sure how they...
by Sandra Z | Jun 19, 2022 | Cottom's Critter Corner with Mike Cottom Jr.
THE INSPECTION I RECOMMEND FOR EVERY HOMEOWNER What Is a Preventative Inspection? Why Do You Need One? If you’re lucky enough to never have had a run-in with nuisance wildlife in your home, you might never have called an animal removal company. Many people...