The Butterfield Cottage Preservation Project

July 11th, 2023

Critter Control

I believe that I mentioned something on the preservation page about the lack of lattice leaving the under-bits of the cottage susceptible to critters. Well, we had racoons! Jack Thompson, owner of Jack Russell Home Services and Jack Russell Wildlife Control, also a museum member, suggested we put an “anti-dig” barrier around the porch before installing the new lattice. It looks great doesn’t it? Even though this isn’t technically part of the official preservation, this will prolong the life of the important stuff that holds up our building!

Thank you Jack for being a great resource and a pleasure to work with.

Written by Emily Halverson, Administrative Assistant & Member Management