Gophers are small burrowing animals found in North and Central America. They are often considered pests because they tunnel through yards and damage crops. They’re a general nuisance, but do they also carry diseases? Read on to find out!
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Galveston: Residents Complaining of Possum Intruders
Vincent Sorrentino thought it was a mouse. However, when he stuck his head in the dark plumbing access hole in his closet, it wasn’t a mouse that stared back at him. GALVESTON, Texas – When Vincent Sorrentino found an opossum in his house, he thought it was a mouse. But…
HIDDEN GEM: Fite Bridge Bat Colony
PEARLAND, Texas — If you’re looking for a place to celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day, Pearland has a hidden gem: the Fite Bridge Bat Colony. Though bats get a bad rap, they play an important role in controlling pests. Bats can seem mysterious and scary, but they actually play an…
Huntsville Bat Colony Removal, Building Demolition Gets Underway at TDCJ Facility
A section of a vacant warehouse is scheduled to be dismantled this week, which includes moving an estimated 750,000 bats. HOUSTON — This week marks the next phase in a lengthy process to remove thousands of bats from a former prison warehouse. The bats have been living in the building…
Raccoon Diseases Humans can Catch
There are many diseases that raccoons can spread to people. And while some can show mild symptoms, some can be life-threatening. Knowing these diseases that raccoons can transmit will help…
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