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We handed out flyers to all of our customers when we were doing field work as
Wildlife Removal Service Inc.
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Serving the wild animal control needs of the USA and Beyond.
ABOUT WILDLIFE DAMAGE CONTROL
Wildlife Damage Control is your information resource
for learning how to effectively and responsibly resolve your animal damage problem. The
owner, Stephen Vantassel, is a nationally known writer on animal damage control issues and
techniques. He ran his own animal damage control firm in the Greater Springfield Mass.
area for over 4 years. During this time, he controlled, animal damage problems
caused by: Squirrels, Raccoons, Skunks, Opossums, Chipmunks, Woodchucks, Moles,
Muskrats, Voles, and Snapping Turtles. Limited service is also available for Birds and
Bats. WDC strives to offer permanent, low cost and ecologically friendly solutions to
your animal damage control needs. WDC also screens chimney’s to prevent animal intrusion.
Stephen Vantassel is a founding member of the Massachusetts Association of Problem Animal Controllers.
Wildlife Damage Control Store
WDC has animal control products for
do-it-yourselfers. WDC sells box-traps at prices surprisingly competitive. As an extra
service, these traps are delivered to residents of the Greater Springfield Area. Bird
exclusion supplies are also available from Wildlife Damage Control.
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our STORE.
Problem animal controllers, PAC’s for short, are licensed professionals who handle wildlife problems. ONLY PAC’s can legally harass, capture and kill problem animals on another’s land. If you or your pest control firm hasn’t heard of PAC’s it is because they are a relatively recent development. As urban areas have grown, animals have adapted to their new environments. So the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife created the PAC license so that problem animals could be controlled by private companies. If you have a wildlife problem only hire a licensed problem animal controller. All problem animal controllers must wear their license in full view and all their traps must have a trap tag bearing their name, address, and trap tag number.
1. Don’t feed the animals: cover all trash cans and use squirrel resistant bird feeders. 2. Cap all fireplace chimneys that are used less than on a weekly basis (Call WDC for an estimate on chimney capping). 3. Trim back all tree branches at least four feet from your house. 4. Cover all window wells to prevent animals from falling in and becoming trapped. 5. Regularly check your home for potential holes and screen all attic vents with 1/4 inch wire mesh.
Rabies has caused a great deal of concern in our area. While a real public health threat, a few simple precautions can greatly reduce your risk of exposure. 1. Avoid all strange animals, especially wild ones, even if they appear hurt. Studies have shown that 79% of all exposures to rabid animals were initiated by the person. This statistic deflates the idea that a rabid animal is just looking to bite you. 2. Vaccinate your pets. 3. If you are exposed to the fluids of a strange animal, wash the area with warm soapy water. Get a professional to capture the animal so that it can be tested. Be sure that the animal’s head is not damaged because it will be needed for testing. See a physician as soon as possible.
Q. & A.
Q. Is it okay to release a problem animal in a new location?
A. No. It is illegal to release any wild animal anywhere except on the property where
it was captured. The reasons for this are: 1. Relocating animals may spread disease to new
locales. 2. Relocated animals often return to where they were caught. 3. Relocation only
transfers the problem to someone else.
Q. If I see a raccoon, skunk or opossum out during daylight hours can I be sure that it
is diseased?
A. No. Nocturnal animals sometimes come out during daylight hours in search of a new
den or food. A better guide of their health is whether they are walking with purpose and
stability. Any wild animal that seems tired, weak, injured, or with poor pelt condition
should be avoided.
Q. Can I as a homeowner handle my own animal problem?
A. Yes. Homeowners can deal with their own problems provided that the animal is not an
endangered or protected species or a migratory bird (like a robin). Wildlife Damage
Control sells traps and advice for those who wish to handle their own problem.
Q. I found a baby animal which was abandoned. Can I raise it?
A. No. State law only permits people licensed in wildlife rehabilitation to raise
animals. If you have such an animal and would like them to be raised, call your
veterinarian.
Attn. Local Governments
WDC can provide wild animal control instruction for
your animal control officer. WDC instruction can save your town money by reducing
the learning curve time of your workers. WDC can serve your community on a fee for service
basis. WDC training will also reduce your town's liability because we don't
teach the use guns. Thus your police officers won't have to take the dangerous option of shooting.
Disclaimer: WDC seeks to provide accurate, effective and responsible information on resolving human/wildlife conflicts. We welcome suggestions, criticisms to help us achieve this goal. The information provided is for informational purposes only and users of the information use it at their own risk. The reader must consult state/federal officials to determine the legality of any technique in the reader's locale. Some techniques are dangerous to the user and to others. WDC encourages readers to obtain appropriate training (see our informational literature at our Store ), and understand that proper animal damage control involves patience, understanding that not every technique/method works for every situation or even 100% of the time. Your use of this information is governed by this understanding. We welcome potential users of the information and photos to simply ask for permission via e-mail. Finally, WDC welcomes e-mail but understand that all e-mails become property of Wildlife Damage Control.
Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you enjoy using our service.
Government orders are always welcome!
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