Wisdom on Wildlife Newsletter

(This newsletter originally came from Wildlife Removal Service Inc. Since we sold that company in 1999, we updated the information for WDC. Enjoy. We no longer send out this fax letter. We do offer a bi-monthly e-zine. If you would like to join go to our home page and sign up. :)

No longer allowed to trap Moles in Massachusetts with Harpoon and Scissor Traps

Many of you have encountered clients whose manicured lawns have been ravaged by moles. Prior to the so called Wildlife Protection Act in Nov. 1996, WRS inc. successfully saved lawns from mole damage. Regrettably, the regulatory body known as the Wildlife Board decided to bow to animal rights activist pressure and rule that Question 1 applied to mole traps. This ruling has now made the use of harpoon and scissor mole traps illgeal in the state of Massachusetts. If you are wondering why you can still buy these traps from your local hardware store, understand that the law didn't ban the possession or sale of these traps. Question 1 only banned the USE of these traps.

We can change this law. Ask your state representative top support initiatives to overturn the Wildlife Protection Act. Have your representative get in contact with Wildlfe Damage Control and we will gladly fill him or her in on the problem and how to solve it.

These inexpensive screens will keep house sparrows and chipmunks from entering your house through the bathroom. They can even be used on dryer vents (the cover will not cause your dryer vent to clog up, the holes are big enough to allow steam and lint to pass through). Placing a vent cover on the dryer will prevent squirrels and chipmunks from entering your house through the dryer!

We can now install stainless steel screens over those odd size roof vents. These screens are custom made and can be used to cover the large mushroom vents. These sturdy and rust resistant screens also prevent animals from entering a house through your vents while still allowing airflow to cool your attic.

WDC has long advocated trench screening porches and sheds to prevent woodchucks and skunks form taking residence. We are now pleased to announce that we now provide that service. Be sure to ask us about available screening options.

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.

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