What You Need To Know About Animal Control

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For most people, any situation that requires that
they hire a wildlife removal professional is
never a pleasant one. Many people procrastinate
making that important phone call, hoping the
destructive animal will disappear on its' own,
without any human interference. There are other
people that fear for its safety, preferring that
it doesn't make a home near their family, but
also not wanting to see the animal killed or
harmed because of its' troublesome behavior.
Others simply don't want to assume the cost of
calling an animal removal company, thinking the
city, county, or state in which they live should
be responsible for the issue.
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People living in apartments are more likely to be
bothered by roaches and mice than by bears and
raccoons, while a family that lives in the
suburbs surrounded by trees may find their
garbage cans being regularly attacked by animals
that have chosen to call that spot home. No
matter what the pest, it's important to contact
animal control services because any wild animal
can be potentially dangerous, and is likely to
bite or injure a human being if confronted. Some
animals, like coyotes, will kill dogs and cats
kept as pets, making the environment around your
home unsafe.
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Many wild animals such as squirrels, skunks,
raccoons, chipmunks, bats, and wild cats carry
rabies, a particularly vicious and debilitating
disease that's transferred through the saliva of
an infected animal. Without proper treatment, the
disease is nearly 100 fatal to both animals and
humans exposed to the virus. Unfortunately, many
people will have no idea that their pet has been
exposed to the disease until he begins to
manifest symptoms, at which point, there is no
treatment. For this reason, it is important to
call animal removal service never attempt to
capture one that's been behaving destructively on
your property. It's also important to never
simply ignore it, particularly if you have pets
or small children that are frequently allowed
outside.
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Contrary to popular belief, wildlife control
services don't simply rely on the use of poison
and kill traps to rid your property of
destructive animals. Before hiring a specialist,
ask him what sort of animal is likely causing the
damage or threat to your home, and what humane
ways can be used to capture it and relocate it.
In some cases, it is possible to simply use a
cage with a protective cover to help the trapped
creature survive his capture. If he is healthy,
he will be relocated to a more suitable
environment. It is not required for all wildlife
removal specialists to use humane traps, so be
sure to inquire before signing a contract.
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