PRAIRIE DOGS
What is a prairie dog?
Prairie dogs are ground burrowing rodents native to North America. There are 5 species of prairie dogs found in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The most common species to be found in Colorado are the black-tailed prairie dog. These rodents are diurnal, meaning they are active during the daytime. They are approximately 15 inches in length, including a 2 ½ inch black tip on their tail. Along with the black tip on their tail, prairie dogs are a light brown color, with lighter colored bellies and are extremely robust. Prairie dogs are highly social and live in colonies or “towns” underground, up to 10 feet down and 33 feet long. These burrows provide them shelter from extreme heat and cold temperatures. Their burrows can have anywhere from 1 to 6 entrances, and the mounds that are created from their tunneling are unsightly and can be dangerous, especially for horses in their pastures.
Why do I have them?
Prairie dogs are known for going under front or back porches to have their young. They have also been found in crawlspaces, basements, under sheds and barns. If there is an ample supply of food, they will stick around a while.
Are they dangerous?
Prairie dogs can carry fleas, ticks and are very susceptible to Bubonic plague, which can be transmitted to your family and pets. They also can cause significant damage to your landscape with their tunneling and burrowing.
How do you get rid of prairie dog?
Getting rid of prairie dogs can be an extremely tricky task because of their ability to burrow deep in the ground. Home Check specializes in the humane trapping and relocating of prairie dogs with our Wildlife Removal Services. At our initial inspection, a full plan for removal, damage repair and cleanup is offered.
Is the treatment safe?
Home Check uses the least amount of material as possible while still resolving your prairie dog problem. We utilize natural products, baits, and mechanical means as a form of treatment as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product so that is poses no threat to people or pets. All products are registered by the EPA. Our professional wildlife removal technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
How can I prevent this in the future?
Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Common Pest Control service to keep pests out of their home.
How do I schedule service?
You can either call the phone number listed at the top of this web page or click here to fill out our online form. A customer service specialist will get back with you right away.
Prairie dogs are ground burrowing rodents native to North America. There are 5 species of prairie dogs found in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The most common species to be found in Colorado are the black-tailed prairie dog. These rodents are diurnal, meaning they are active during the daytime. They are approximately 15 inches in length, including a 2 ½ inch black tip on their tail. Along with the black tip on their tail, prairie dogs are a light brown color, with lighter colored bellies and are extremely robust. Prairie dogs are highly social and live in colonies or “towns” underground, up to 10 feet down and 33 feet long. These burrows provide them shelter from extreme heat and cold temperatures. Their burrows can have anywhere from 1 to 6 entrances, and the mounds that are created from their tunneling are unsightly and can be dangerous, especially for horses in their pastures.
Why do I have them?
Prairie dogs are known for going under front or back porches to have their young. They have also been found in crawlspaces, basements, under sheds and barns. If there is an ample supply of food, they will stick around a while.
Are they dangerous?
Prairie dogs can carry fleas, ticks and are very susceptible to Bubonic plague, which can be transmitted to your family and pets. They also can cause significant damage to your landscape with their tunneling and burrowing.
How do you get rid of prairie dog?
Getting rid of prairie dogs can be an extremely tricky task because of their ability to burrow deep in the ground. Home Check specializes in the humane trapping and relocating of prairie dogs with our Wildlife Removal Services. At our initial inspection, a full plan for removal, damage repair and cleanup is offered.
Is the treatment safe?
Home Check uses the least amount of material as possible while still resolving your prairie dog problem. We utilize natural products, baits, and mechanical means as a form of treatment as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product so that is poses no threat to people or pets. All products are registered by the EPA. Our professional wildlife removal technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
How can I prevent this in the future?
Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Common Pest Control service to keep pests out of their home.
How do I schedule service?
You can either call the phone number listed at the top of this web page or click here to fill out our online form. A customer service specialist will get back with you right away.