In urban areas, wildlife like birds, raccoons, bats, skunks, and various species of rodents can have a difficult time finding an appropriate refuge to call home. Often times these creatures will seek out shelter by nesting and burrowing in human homes. Attics, the hollow space under porches, basements, the insulation between walls, and virtually any other accessible a warm pocket can draw animals to your home. If you begin to hear rustling or scratching in the walls or discover evidence of nesting around your property, it’s time to contact a wildlife removal agency.
Protect Yourself and the Environment
Once a wildlife infestation has been detected, it’s tempting to deal with the issue as soon as possible. Most homeowners will assume that they can remove the wildlife themselves without trouble. The truth is, for the untrained, wildlife removal can be a dangerous endeavor. Animals often nest in odd pockets, which may prove extremely challenging for humans to access. Not only that, attempting removal without the appropriate equipment can unnecessarily expose humans to whatever diseases the animals may be carrying.
In addition to keeping humans safe, contacting a professional and humane wildlife removal service can spare the life of the animal. When removing a wildlife infestation in and around homes, it is essential to remember that even urban areas are a shared living space between animals and humans. While animals may unknowingly venture into human territory during particularly stressful seasons like the spring and winter months when shelter and food are scarce, there is no need to kill or injure animals to remove them from your property. Contrary to what some removal companies may advertise, wildlife removal that preserves the animal’s life is both safe and legal. When choosing a wildlife removal service, ensure the technicians are aware of humane removal techniques and are licensed to do so.
Fortifying You Home Against Future Wildlife Infestations
When animal risks inhabiting a space in such close proximity to humans, there’s always a reason. Easy access to food or shelter is the primary draw. Ask yourself: Is your food waste properly secured? Are there cracks or openings in your home’s foundation? Is your roof properly sealed?
To avoid future infestations, you’ll have to find the root of the problem. A wildlife removal service can help you with this. Learn how to securely store your garbage in a way that is inaccessible to wildlife and how to patch up any suspicious openings. Hiring a humane removal service will ensure that the techniques used to fortify your home will not cause harm to any wildlife that interacts with your property in the future. There is absolutely no need to use toxic chemicals or other lethal methods of protection when dealing with animal intruders. Not only will such methods unnecessarily harm your local wildlife, but they will likely threaten the health of you and your family.
Barry Judd is a writer, performer, and social worker. He lives in Toronto and works as a lab analyst. Along with that, he finds time to write blogs and columns and also perform for a local band. He writes on a variety of subjects, from music to cooking. In this article, he has written about the removal of animals from your home that can be a menace to you and your neighborhood. He has also written on how to protect your home from wildlife.