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Carbon County was created on March 13, 1843, from parts of Northampton and Monroe Counties. Its name alludes to its deposits of anthracite coal. Jim Thorpe, the county seat, was originally incorporated on January 26, 1850 as the borough of Mauch Chunk, an Indian name meaning “bear mountain.” It was renamed in 1954 for the famous Indian athlete who is buried there. Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles west of New York City and 90 miles northeast of Philadelphia, the County is bordered on the north by Luzerne County, on the east by Monroe County, on the west by Schuylkill County and on the south by Lehigh and Northampton Counties. The northern and eastern portions of the County are part of the Pocono Mountains region of the Commonwealth. To learn more about Carbon County click here.
Service Areas: The Carbon County and surrounding areas including Beaver Meadows, Bowmanstown, East Side, Jim Thorpe, Lansford, Lehighton, Nesquehoning, Palmerton, Parryville, Summit Hill, Weatherly, Weissport, Banks Township, East Penn Township, Franklin Township, Kidder Township, Lausanne Township, Lehigh Township, Lower Towamensing Township, Mahoning Township,* Packer Township, Penn Forest Township, Towamensing Township, Tresckow, and Weissport East.
Common Animals In The Carbon County, Pennsylvania Area: The climate in this area is conducive to large populations of all types of wildlife including rodents, squirrels, mice, and rats and others. Often Raccoons will try to make their homes in residential or business attics. Raccoons and squirrels can be a serious problem in this area. Opossums are a common sight in backyards, and armadillos can destroy gardens and landscaping in very little time. Even moles have become a serious problem in lawns. If any of these animals get into your lawn or attic, they can cause tremendous damage including fires by chewing on wiring, as well as create horrible odors due to feces and urine. Snakes can also be a problem, particularly where young children and pets play. In some areas Beavers and Nutria cause serious damage. In other areas you may find problems with non-migratory Ducks and Muscovy Ducks making a mess on sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping. In some parts of the country flying squirrels have become the number one pest.
Since the time that Africanized or "Killer" bees have made their way into the southern portions of the United Missouris, they have become a serious problem when they nest in wall voids in your home. Coyotes have become numerous in many urban and suburban areas posing a danger to pets and young children.
Skunks are nocturnal. If you see a skunk during the day, it is probably sick. Don't go near it. Call a professional in wildlife trapping and removal to solve this problem quickly and efficiently.
Bats are numerous in the area and do a lot of good eating by insects, especially mosquitoes, but when they nest in your home attic or business they can be a nightmare. In addition, bats are one of the major carriers of Rabies. They must be excluded from the areas where they are nesting and often insulation may need to be replaced due to contamination from their feces or guano. Sometimes animals will die in an attic or wall void and need to be removed due to the horrible odors as well as the attraction of flies, insects, and other parasites.
Birds nesting in attics can lead to mite problems inside the home. Pigeons and other birds in shopping centers and office buildings can actually create a health hazard due to the large number of droppings. Even birds such as sparrows and vultures are becoming a nuisance. Droppings on sidewalks can cause staff or customers to slip and fall creating liability for the owner of the property.
Don’t worry; we have excellent and humane solutions to all wildlife pests. These animals can be live trapped and removed. If laws permit, we will relocate the animals and your home or business can be sealed so that this problem does not re-occur. Call a Pest control Professional or Wildlife Control Specialist today to solve these problems.
