Decatur Wildlife Removal Services Relocates Animals Humanely

By Dave L. Weglin


The lives of people and wild creatures increasingly overlap as natural environments shrink. Most people like to watch wild creatures interact, but do not want them surviving on pet food or making noises within the walls. When wild animals make the transition into urban pests, Decatur wildlife removal services can help capture and relocate them in a safe, non-destructive manner.

Personnel are required to use methods that are legal and pose no environmental hazards. Poisons may be appropriate for harmful insects, but are cruel and unnecessary if used to control animals such as bats or raccoons. The creatures may die in the walls or ceiling spaces, creating a worse problem. Solutions such as glue traps cause starvation and suffocation.

Many homeowners consistently turn to wildlife relocation companies for help. The process begins with a thorough inspection determining the extent of an infestation, as well as an estimate of the time and expense required to complete the job. Control personnel examine an entire structure to determine points of entry, where nests are located, and whether there are babies.

If the population is embedded, they provide education on preventing further invasion. They may recommend installation of exclusion devices that animals have difficulty circumventing, as well as providing tips on plugging holes. Simply removing animal populations is not enough. Areas must be thoroughly clean afterward to remove nest material and waste containing parasites and microorganisms.

Whether a case includes birds, snakes, or even larger animals like armadillos, there are usually laws governing allowable treatment. To prevent the spread of deadly disease, some locales require certain animals to be euthanized. Other creatures enjoy far broader protections because they are endangered. Reputable companies provide information regarding restrictions that may apply.

Neither city animal dog and cat refuges nor insect pest eradication businesses work with wild animal infestations. Their employees are generally not trained in the required trapping procedures, and using deadly sprays can make a bad situation even worse. Likewise, removal services simply do not deal with insect populations, but only larger vertebrates.

When it is necessary to evict a family of squirrels living in an old chimney, reputable businesses comply with all pertinent federal, state, or local rules. They not only act in a humane manner, but must also maintain proof of current insurance and have a valid trapping license. Although they do not deal with domestic animals, they are uniquely qualified to remove and relocate wildlife that has become a nuisance.




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