What’s nuisance wildlife? It’s animals you don’t want on your property! Squirrels, opossums, raccoons, bats, moles, rats, mice, snakes and geese are just some examples. How should you deal with nuisance wildlife?
What Attracts Nuisance Wildlife?
Ideally, you can avoid attracting nuisance wildlife to your property if you do certain things. For instance, don’t give them a messy yard full of garbage or tall weeds to enjoy. Instead, keep your yard clean and free of debris– don’t give them hiding spots or areas where they can have dinner, such as compost piles. When you need to store your trash, make sure it’s in containers that don’t offer easy access– the lid should be on tight, with no holes in the bins or bags, etc.
Got pets? Don’t leave open pet food bags anywhere, especially outdoors. The same applies to bird seed. Meanwhile, walk around your house and see if there are any cracks or gaps in its foundation, walls or roof– if so, seal them up to prevent critters from getting in. And, if you need to, install fencing to keep animals out of your yard.
Critters want a warm place to live and sleep, and they want to eat. So if you have fruits or nuts dropping on the ground near your house, they’re going to come have dinner there. They might like the food source so much that they decide to take up residence. After all, who wouldn’t like a nice restaurant-hotel setup? You might need to trim vegetation and consider moving or replacing certain plants, bushes or trees in order to avoid offering critters a food source next to your home.
What if it seems like you’ve done all you can and you’re still noticing you have a problem with nuisance wildlife? It might be time to call Critter Capture at 251-680-5068 or email lea@critter-capture.com and express your concerns. Critter Capture offers professional and humane wildlife control.
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