Protecting your ornamental landscaping, gardens, and green spaces requires more than just pruning and planting—it takes strategic wildlife control. At Nest Pest Control, we provide humane, science-based solutions to defend your outdoor spaces from destructive animals. Whether it’s burrowing under decorative borders, nesting in garden sheds, or chewing through support structures, nuisance wildlife can cause costly damage and stress. With over 50 years of experience, our team is equipped to keep your landscaping beautiful and secure.
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Common Nuisance Animals that Damage Ornamental Landscaping & Green Spaces
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents are small but destructive. Their ability to chew, dig, and nest makes them a serious threat to outdoor structures.
- Gnaw through wooden fences, weakening structural integrity
- Dig under fences, creating entry points for other animals
- Nest inside hollow fence posts, causing internal damage
Squirrels
Squirrels often turn yards into playgrounds and storage areas, damaging materials in the process.
- Chew on wooden and plastic fencing, leading to deterioration
- Climb and scratch fences, causing visible wear
- Nest in gaps and crevices of outdoor structures
Raccoons
Known for their strength and curiosity, raccoons can rip apart landscaping features in search of shelter or food.
- Climb and break fence panels while searching for entry points
- Tear apart wooden structures, especially when nesting
- Dig under fences, weakening their foundations
Bats
When bats roost in green space structures, their waste and presence create long-term issues.
- Roost in outdoor sheds and pavilions, leaving guano buildup
- Stain wooden structures with droppings and urine
- Create entry points by squeezing into small openings
Opossums
These scavengers often leave a mess behind and damage the spaces they occupy.
- Climb fences and scratch wooden posts, causing damage
- Nest inside outdoor structures, leaving behind waste and odors
- Dig under fences to gain access to enclosed spaces
Skunks
Skunks not only damage landscaping but leave behind their unmistakable odor.
- Dig under fences, leading to soil erosion and instability
- Spray near outdoor structures, leaving long-lasting odors
- Knock over small structures while searching for food
Snakes
Often attracted by other pests, snakes use gardens and sheds for shelter.
- Enter through small gaps in fencing, making barriers ineffective
- Hide inside outdoor sheds and structures, startling people
- Shed skins in hidden areas, signaling their presence
Beavers
In areas near water, beavers can cause extensive structural and ecological damage.
- Chew through wooden fences and posts, weakening support structures
- Build dams that flood nearby outdoor areas, damaging landscaping
- Cause structural damage to decks and piers near water sources
Birds
Birds such as woodpeckers pecking on fences and siding is more than a nuisance—it leads to decay and invites other pests.
- Peck at wooden fences and pergolas, creating holes
- Damage wooden siding on outdoor sheds and barns
- Attract other pests by exposing wood to insects and rot
