Wildlife control professionals have many reasons for you to refrain from feeding the wild animal population. Many times, people believe that they are helping the wild animals by feeding them, especially in times of heat and drought. They think that they are contributing to the health and survival of the animal. However, unintended consequences occur when this unnatural situation arises.
Wildlife Control: Animals Of Concern Species most commonly fed by humans include birds, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, deer, fox, black bears, and coyotes. Unintended Consequences Injury To You And Your Pets Wildlife may become more comfortable around humans and appear to become tame if you provide food on a regular basis. However, this comfort level increases the likelihood of an encounter between them and you and/or your pets. They are still wild animals and will become aggressive and attack if they feel provoked or threatened. Disease By feeding an animal population, you may be increasing the number of that species in a concentrated area. This increases the prospects of spreading disease across the population and to humans as well. This is particularly the case with nuisance animals such as squirrels and raccoons. Wildlife control can help with these issues. Health of the Wild Animal Well-intentioned people may feed a diet that is not proper for a particular species. Not getting the proper nutrition can result in malnutrition and serious health issues for the animal. In addition, if there are mothers with babies and young, they will not be learning to develop the necessary foraging skills to survive if the mother is not dependent on acquiring her own food. Risk For a Species’ Survival Birds in public and private park areas are some of the most commonly fed wildlife species. The unnatural, leftover food debris can create a water environment that can damage the ecosystem. In the case of migratory birds, it can be serious enough that the birds will be discouraged from completing their migratory cycle. This could put the entire bird species in a risky survival situation. Injury To Animals and Humans A prime example of increasing accidents comes when someone feeds a deer population in an area where the deer have to cross a road to get to the food. This increases the amount of deer traffic on the road, which results in potential accidents with injury to both deer and humans. Due to these factors, wildlife control may be warranted. Legalities For wildlife control purposes, some states have laws that prohibit the feeding of wildlife. Doing so may result in fines for offender. Be advised of your own state’s regulations. Wildlife control specialists agree that animals should have a natural fear of people. By feeding them and removing or diminishing this fear, you are creating a situation that is dangerous for both the animal and humans. Even if you think you are helping, it is best to leave them to fend for themselves as nature intended. Info here - http://www.animalremover.com/animal-removal-blog/132-why-wildlife-control-specialists-urge-you-not-to-feed-wild-animals.html As a wildlife removal company in the Portland Metro area, we get a lot of calls from people dealing with nuisance wildlife. Most of those calls are from home owners that have not actually seen a raccoon, opossum or other type of animal in or around their home. Most of the calls are from what they hear in their home. Scratching, gnawing and scurrying are usually a sure sign of an animal in your attic or crawl space.
If you are hearing something moving around, usually in the early morning hours, you may have a big problem. Here are some typical animals that tend to find their way into your crawl space or attic and how to identify them: Raccoons: These animals can be sneaky. Many people have raccoon’s in their home for a long time before they even know about it. By the time that they realize it, it is often too late and immense amounts of damage have already been done. If you do happen to catch wind of them, you will hear them shuffling around in either the attic or crawl space. If you listen closely, you can hear the sound that they make that sounds almost like chirping. If you have pets, they will know about the raccoon long before you do. Pets will get Agitated, dogs will bark down your air ducts and cats will have their hair rise. Look for these signs, but also check outside and see if you see any large entry points (i.e. foundation vent screens missing). Remember, raccoon’s are not small animals (typically bigger than cats and small dogs), so their entry points need to be larger. Opossums: These animals are just as sneaky as raccoon’s and have many of the same distinguishing traits as listed above. Like raccoon’s, they are nocturnal and tend to move around more late at night and early in the morning. They do not make any distinguishing noises that you can listen for like a raccoon would, but your pets will be just as agitated. Again, look for larger entry points to your crawl space or attic. Skunks: These animals will not so much be heard as they will be smelled. They do not often find themselves in crawl spaces, but definitely like your crawl space. The odor will soon start to permeate through your floor and ducts and the smell will be unmistakable. It is hard to get rid of, so do not delay in calling us if you think you have a skunk. Squirrels and Rodents: Many times people hear such loud noises in their attic or crawl space, that they assume it must be some large animal (like a raccoon), but rodents can make a lot of racket too. On multiple occasions we are called out to homes expecting to find something big and determine that the home is infested with rodents (mice, rats or squirrels). Although these smaller animals do less damage in a short period of time, they reproduce at an alarming rate and can quickly contaminate your insulation with droppings and urine. Generally, you will hear them scurrying around or gnawing in the early morning hours. More info here - http://www.portlandwildlifecontrol.com/posts/what-is-that-noise-in-my-attic/ It is almost impossible to mention wildlife control without mentioning use of traps. That is simply because traps stand out as one of the most effective wild animal control methods in use today. But what exactly makes traps special? What kind of role do they play when it comes to raccoon control in Toronto? Trapping should be safe and humane Trapping can be safe and humane when it comes to raccoon control. At the same time however, it can be risky and inhuman. It all depends with the person setting a trap. A competent raccoon removal company will trap raccoons, but only with the aim of catching the raccoons and taking them back to the right habitat. Unfortunately, people trap raccoons and other wild animals for strange reasons. There are some who consider trapping as a hobby, others just want to trap and kill raccoons for fun. While this may be a norm, there are new laws coming up on how trapping can be regulated. Traps have to be monitored raccoon trap It is easy for one to think that when it comes to use of traps for capturing raccoons, all one needs is to set a trap, go home and return to the same trap later to find a raccoon. This may happen but is it effective? Certainly not. Traps can be notoriously indiscriminate. That is, they capture animals that trigger them. Some of the animals that may end on your trap could belong to rare and endangered species. A good solution in this case is to use restrain body gripping and live traps. This kind of traps hardly injure animals. That is in fact why many animal control companies use them. Regulations on setting traps Only a handful of people are familiar with the kind of regulations that are in place today to control trap setting. Such regulations exist for two main reasons. First off, no animal should be subjected to the kind of pain that most traps seem to boast of. Secondly, the use of appropriate traps can easily protect endangered and rare animal species. It is important to note that laws on how one can use traps differ from one state to another. Some laws provide for the maximum number of animals one can trap in a day. Others simply provide for the specific types of traps one should use when nabbing raccoons and such kind of wild animals. Trapping isn’t cheap Whoever tells you that trapping raccoons is cheap is lying to you. It may look like the cheapest wildlife management too, but it is not. The cost of investing in the right traps as well as the cost of applying for the relevant licenses must be considered. There is also the fact that some animals may call for use of advanced traps which may not be cheap. All these and other factors explain why some wildlife control service providers are not cheap. Other factors that may make use of traps expensive lies with the kind of risks that one can expose himself to when setting up a traps. There is always the risk of sustaining injuries or like already explained, catching endangered species. The business of trapping is drenched in myths There are several myths that surround the business of setting up traps. The most notable one is how people today believe that use of traps can spread diseases like rabies and other complications that one may develop after coming in contact with raccoons. Such diseases hardly affect raccoons. Well, even if they could affect raccoons, most wildlife control specialists are vaccinated against certain conditions such as rabies so in all likelihood, this is just a bad myth you should stop believing in. View the real page here - http://www.sandewildlifecontrol.com/need-know-raccoon-control-trapping/ Raccoon removal is the most sought pest control service these days, thanks to the ever increasing numbers of these pesky animals in the neighbourhood. The reason why the racoons are able to flourish so much is that they can easily adapt themselves to the city environment. They blend so perfectly and prefer to stay in attics or basements and therefore are rarely visited by humans. They lay birth to their offspring there because of the sheer cozy nature of attics and basements and are thus able to multiply comfortably.
Raccoons, however, should be handled promptly. They carry numerous parasites and worms which are a health hazard in their own. Homeowners should therefore restrict their entry immediately and follow the given tips to make sure these notorious animals stay at bay from your property. Don’t Feed Them : Raccoons might confuse your garden/lawn with an open buffet if they always end up finding food there. If they do, they’ll return to your house and lawn again and again and again. To add to your worries, they’ll even bring some pals next time so their numbers just keep on increasing. So pick fallen fruits and nuts, cover garbage bins with heavy lids and bring your pet’s food bowel indoor at night. Shoo Them Away : These animals don’t really belong to the bravest of the animal kingdom and therefore it’s extremely easy to scare the hell out of them. For that you can make use of radios, motion-activated lights, scarecrows, waving flags and even water sprinklers. These methods though cannot be termed as permanent solutions but can definitely give you some relief from them for quite a long while. Shock Them! : Raccoon removal experts say that shock repellents have turned out to be highly effective against raccoons. Installing electric fences, which are easily available nowadays, will not only guard your property but will also deliver a painful yet harmless jolt of current to all those raccoons which plan to seek entry in your house. Such fences are always powered by a line separate from the main line. Dogs Rarely Help : Those who own a pet dog generally have this notion that their brave canine might help them solve this problem, however that’s not a bright idea. That’s because the chances of your dog killing the racoon are equal to the racoon killing your dog. Racoons, in fact, are three times stronger than dogs so using your pet dog to deter a group of worthless raccoons can be a very bad idea unless and until you own a Black Tan or a Blue Tick Coonhounds who can surely win such fights. Raccoons are a menace and they not only make your house unfit to live but also bring hordes of infections with themselves. Therefore it’s best to get rid of them immediately. In case the problem is much bigger, do not hesitate to contact the wildlife control services. We, at Action Wildlife Removal, have helped various homeowners to get rid of animals and insects from their house permanently. Reach out to us anytime if you need help. Go here - http://www.actionwildliferemoval.ca/tips-for-homeowners-to-get-rid-of-racoons/ Homeowners in Canada are often asking themselves, what is it that is causing wildlife to move into our urban communities and set up shop in our homes? The more that urban development expands into the natural habitats of wild animals, the more those wild animals are forced to move into our own urban settings for survival.
What AAA Wildlife has also noticed, is that not only are the number of animals and incidences increasing, but the species are also changing. Particular types of animals which were not seen before are now showing up in urban areas. For homeowners that are struggling to deal with this challenge, AAA Wildlife is working hard to keep up with this growing problem, learning to deal with a variety of species that may be causing problems for home owners. In Toronto, wildlife officers have reported that residential homeowners are often quick to react to sightings in their neighborhoods. Many wildlife sightings - foxes and coyotes in particular - are of no danger to humans, but it never hurts to play it on the safe side. If an animal decides to turn your basement or attic into a private residence, it is highly advised to phone a professional wildlife removal company. For a homeowner to take on this work themselves can be hazardous, as there are different techniques for each type of species. In Canada we are relatively unscathed, when compared to other countries that are forced to deal with urban wildlife. We must never forget, however, that most communities in Canada are on the border of development and wilderness, and that wild animals need their space to live as well. The more we can do to safely and ethically move these animals away from our neighborhoods, the safer it is for our families. We at AAA Wildlife specialize in removing wildlife of all types from urban settings. Whether its rats, raccoons, squirrels, birds, skunks or bats, we have the experience and the training to manage the removal of urban wildlife. We can be easily contacted throughout the Lower Mainland, should you have an emergency that needs to be dealt with. View more info here - http://www.vancouverwildlife.com/blog/what-is-driving-wildlife-into-urban-areas-and-our-homes |
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