Moles
Moles play a beneficial role in the management of soil and the control of undesirable grubs and insects, but homeowners may object to molehills and the shallow tunnels moles create. This fact sheet...
View ArticleMeadows and Prairies: Wildlife-Friendly Alternatives to Lawn
By replacing all or part of your lawn with native vegetation that provides food and cover, you can create a refuge to attract variety of wildlife. This publication covers alternatives to lawns,...
View ArticleManaging Urban Crow Roosts in Pennsylvania and the Northeast
This guide provides an overview of crow behavior, explaining the annual roosting cycle and what you can expect. The guide also gives a detailed account of how you can establish an urban crow management...
View ArticleManaging Habitat for Eastern Cottontails
This fact sheet gives you information on how to improve habitat quality for cottontail rabbits by providing them with the necessary food and cover.
View ArticleManaging Habitat for Eastern Bluebirds
Bluebirds are one of Pennsylvania's most beloved songbirds. This fact sheet covers general biology, habitat requirements, management practices, bluebird box design, and sources of additional information.
View ArticleManaging Habitat for American Kestrels
American kestrels are small, swift, powerful birds of prey, with brilliant coloring. Formally known as sparrow hawks, these hunters are one of Pennsylvania’s most common raptors, and many are...
View ArticleLandscaping for Wildlife: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Guidelines for selecting woody plants such as trees, shrubs, and vines and designing your landscape with the goal of providing wildlife habitat.
View ArticleLandowner's Guide to Wildlife Control and Prevention Laws in Pennsylvania
This publication provides basic information for Pennsylvania landowners regarding their rights to control nuisance wildlife. Further information for many of the species mentioned here can be found in...
View ArticleGeese, Ducks, and Swans
Learn to control damage caused by Canada geese, ducks, and swans.
View ArticleFrom the Woods: Amphibians
This full-color publication in the From the Woods series describes the frogs and salamanders of Pennsylvania.
View ArticleFarmlands and Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast: Developing a...
This full-color publication emphasizes the importance of agriculture in maintaining habitat for our region's wildlife. It is also meant as a guide to farmland wildlife for landowners, habitat...
View ArticleCottontail Rabbits
Information on rabbit biology and control methods, including exclusion, repellents, live trapping, habitat modification, toxicants, and shooting.
View ArticleControlling Birds on Fruit Crops
Learn the primary species of birds that cause damage to fruit, patterns of damage, and control methods available to growers.
View ArticleControlling Birds at Aquaculture Facilities
Learn the identities of birds that have caused problems at Pennsylvania facilities and learn various damage control methods.
View ArticleControlling Birds Around Farm Buildings
Steps to keep birds from becoming a problem or to lessen the problem if one currently exists.
View ArticleChipmunks
Learn about chipmunk biology and explores ways to control damage caused by chipmunks.
View ArticleBlack Bears
Black bears are the smallest and most common of the three bear species found in North America, and the only species found in Pennsylvania. This fact sheet covers general black bear biology, damage...
View ArticleBats
This fact sheet discusses bat biology, how to handle a single bat flying into a house or a bat colony in a house, bat-proofing techniques, legal status, and public health concerns. It includes...
View ArticleAttracting Hummingbirds
Learn about the many aspects of hummingbirds and how to attract them to your property.
View ArticleA Homeowner's Guide to Northeastern Bats and Bat Problems
This publication describes the important role that bats play in our environment and explains what to do if you find yourself sharing living quarters with them. It also discusses the reality behind the...
View ArticleRiparian Buffers for Wildlife
Riparian buffers protect water quality by intercepting sediment and pollution from agricultural fields, residential lawns, roadways, and other sources. This improves habitat for aquatic wildlife while...
View ArticleRabies
This fact sheet provides background about this viral disease and what animals are likely to carry and spread rabies. It also covers rabies control, what to do if bitten by any animal, and what to do...
View ArticleGardening for Butterflies
Learn about the butterfly life cycle, and how to manage your garden to attract butterflies.
View ArticleSkunks
Skunks are nocturnal residents known for their repugnant odor, and is a cause for concern because they sometimes set up their dens close to human dwellings.
View ArticleSnakes
Snakes rarely cause actual damage, but they are often considered a nuisance when found in or around buildings.
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