LEARN
Understand the Problem. Understand the Animal. Solve It the Right Way.
Welcome to the Backyard Baits® Learn Center—your resource for understanding the animals, damage, signs, and problems that can occur around your yard, garden, home, and homestead.
When an unwanted animal shows up, the first step isn't always setting a trap. The first step is figuring out what is happening and why.
Backyard Baits® was developed by experienced trappers and outdoorsmen who understand that successful animal control starts with understanding animal habits, behavior, food preferences, travel patterns, and the signs they leave behind.
Our Learn Center is designed to take the guesswork out of identifying and dealing with common nuisance-animal problems.
START WITH THE SIGNS
Holes in the yard. Damaged gardens. Chewed trees. Missing poultry. Animals getting into garbage. Droppings around the property. Scratching, digging, burrowing, or nighttime activity.
These signs can tell you a lot about what animal you're dealing with.
Our guides help you recognize the evidence, identify the likely culprit, locate the source of the problem, and understand what is attracting the animal to your property.
KNOW THE ANIMAL
Every species behaves differently.
A raccoon doesn't behave like a groundhog. A skunk doesn't behave like a squirrel. What attracts an opossum may be completely different from what attracts a feral cat.
That's why Backyard Baits® focuses on species-specific information rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Learn about:
- Animal habits and behavior
- Feeding preferences
- Seasonal activity
- Travel patterns
- Dens, burrows, and nesting areas
- Common signs and damage
- Where animals are likely to be found
- What may be attracting them to your property
IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
Our Problem Animal Guides are built around the questions homeowners actually ask:
What is digging holes in my yard?
What is eating my garden?
What is chewing my trees?
What is getting into my garbage?
What is killing my chickens?
What animal is leaving these droppings?
Where is this animal coming from?
Finding the answer is the first step toward finding the right solution.
LEARN BEFORE YOU CONTROL
Good animal control begins with good information.
Before choosing a trap, bait, attractant, exclusion method, or other control technique, learn as much as possible about the animal and the situation.
Our educational guides explain the fundamentals of identification, prevention, trapping, attractants, trap placement, and responsible animal control so you can make informed decisions for your particular situation.
BUILT BY PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND ANIMALS
Backyard Baits® comes from a trapping background where understanding an animal's behavior is essential.
Experienced trappers don't simply ask, "What bait should I use?"
They ask:
What animal am I dealing with?
What is it doing?
Why is it here?
What is it looking for?
Where is it traveling?
What sign is it leaving behind?
What will make it investigate a particular location?
That knowledge is the foundation behind Backyard Baits®.
YOUR BACKYARD. YOUR PROBLEM. YOUR SOLUTION.
Whether you're protecting a vegetable garden, flower beds, landscaping, fruit trees, poultry, a homestead, or simply trying to keep unwanted animals away from your home, the Backyard Baits® Learn Center is here to help.
Identify the problem. Recognize the signs. Understand the animal. Find the source. Prevent future problems. Choose the appropriate control method.
The more you understand about the animal you're dealing with, the better prepared you are to deal with the problem. Backyard Baits® - Learn the animal. Understand the problem. Control it responsibly.