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Protected species in your backyard? Here's what to do in Canada
You've probably spent a lot of time, effort, and cash on making your home an inviting oasis, but have you made a mistake by creating a haven for a whole host of critters and creatures? While some common household pests can be deterred and removed with ease, others are protected by law, making it illegal to disturb or harm them. From skunks to bats, these animals come with some protection that it would be wise to understand.
Protected species in your garden? Here's what to do in the UK
Barn owls are protected in the UK since their numbers have severely decreased in recent years due to factors including loss of habitat and pesticides. This means you can't interfere with their nesting spots, eggs or young. In fact, it's illegal to disturb or remove the bird once it has begun nesting. Protection against disturbance ends when the last young owl becomes independent. At this stage, you can call in a professional to discuss your options.
Protected species in America: what you can and can't remove from your home
Many US states regulate bat exclusions due to the important role they play in the ecosystem. Some plants depend partly or wholly on bats to pollinate them. For example, you cannot move bats during the maternity season, which is from mid-April to late August in North America, depending on the climate. You must wait until fall or winter when all bat pups can fly and the colony has moved on.
13 Creatures You Should Check Before Removing From Your Home, Backyard
Barn owls are protected in North America under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, since their numbers have severely decreased in recent years, due to factors including loss of habitat and pesticides. This means humans can't handle, harm, or harass the birds, their nests, or their young. Protection against disturbance ends when the last young owl becomes independent, so at this stage, you can call in a professional to discuss your options. The best action is to try to deter them from returning.
Protected pests: 17 animals you shouldn’t remove from your home and garden
Did you know that one in five of all known species on earth is a beetle? In fact, there are thought be to over 400,000 different beetles around the world. They often get a bad rep, but they play a vital role in a healthy planet, so much so that stag and rainbow leaf beetles are protected in the UK and Europe, while in the US, countless species are protected, including the American Burying Beetle. Beetles are nutrient recyclers and therefore contribute to soil fertility.
Protected species in your garden? Here's what to do...
Did you know that one in five of all known species on earth is a beetle? In fact, there are thought be to over 400,000 different beetles around the world. They often get a bad rep, but they play a vital role in a healthy planet, so much so that stag and rainbow leaf beetles are protected in the UK and Europe, while in the US, countless species are protected, including the American Burying Beetle. Beetles are nutrient recyclers and therefore contribute to soil fertility.
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