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Dealing with Pesky Birds
Birds can be beautiful to watch, and sometimes we encourage them to be part of our environment. However, sometimes birds become pests, creating health and safety issues for us. Follow these tips for dealing with birds as pests.

If Dogs Are a Nuisance
There are a few simple measures that you can take to deal with nuisance dogs, instead of shooting at them. If the dog causing the trouble is a neighbor's dog, protect your property line with sprays and organic solutions, and speak with your neighbor to hammer out a solution. If the dog has been abandoned, call animal control.

Keeping Cats Out of Your Trash Cans
Cats that dig through trash are not only annoying, the trash they leave behind poses a health and safety hazard. While you might not have a garage to house your trash cans until garbage day, there are measures you can take to ensure that you keep cats out of your trash cans.

Keeping Raccoons Out of Your Garbage
Don't make it easy for raccoons to enjoy feasting on your garbage. Remove their water source and double-bag pungent garbage. If you've an outside pet, make sure that their water dish is not within the reach of a raccoon.

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