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US Animal Control St.Marys County MD

Professional Licensed Wildlife Removal

St. Mary's County, Abell, Avenue, Budds Creek, Sandgates, Hermanville, Beachville, Bushwood, California, Callaway, Chaptico, Charlotte Hall, Clements, Coltons Point, Compton, Dameron, Drayden, Great Mills, Helen, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Lexington Park, Loveville, Maddox, Mechanicsville, Morganza, Park Hall, Patuxent River, Piney Point, Ridge, Scotland, Oraville, St Inigoes, St Marys, St Marys City, Scotland, Tall Timbers and Valley Lee. Places of interest in St Mary's County include Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Piney Point Lighthouse, St. George Island, White Point Beach, Scotland Beach, St. Mary's College, Sotterly Plantation, St. Clements Island, Potomac River Museum, Chesapeake Bay, Pt. Lookut, Patuxent River, Coltons Point, Ceicil's Old Mill and College of Southern Maryland.

Wildlife Removal and Exclusion Specialist

Timothy Mc Dowell

Toll Free   1-888-229-2036

* Attic or crawlspace noises?

* Garbage cans raided?

* Excessive digging around foundation?

* Bad smells in walls or vents?

All your wildlife problems from squirrels destroying your attic to animals digging up your yard can be solved by calling

US Animal Control.   We are wildlife professionals that deal with all types of wildlife problems on a daily basis, and what may surprise you, is an ordinary everyday occurrence to US Animal Control. Call us any time of day or night to allow us to help solve your animal problems

We service this county everyday.   We are your local wildlife professional.

After removing the nuisance animal we  can repair the damage the animal has inflicted on your dwelling or structure.

 

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Squirrel removal and squirrel control can be very challenging.  It will require many different types of tools and ladders to complete this task. Most squirrel control service work is at the roof line if the house or dwelling. Properly trained & licensed exclusion professionals will make squirrel control, problem free. State animal control officers will respond free of charge when a squirrel is in the living areas of your home.


Raccoon control and removal is very dangerous work. Raccoons have a higher possibility of carrying rabies and will be aggressive if cornered in the attic or inside your chimney. Most county and state animal control officials will respond to a raccoon inside you living areas of your home at no charge. When the raccoon takes up residence in your yard, crawlspace, attic, and chimney then you need a professional. Most wildlife removal and control professionals have had a rabies pre-exposure vaccine administered to them.


Skunk control and removal will always be unpredictable. The spray from a skunk can linger for weeks. unless you are very brave and or very confident, always have a professional remove these friendly but smelly creatures.


Opossum trapping and removal is less dangerous than most other wildlife control. it is still not for everyone.  The opossum is part of the kangaroo family. usually the opossum resides in the lower areas of your dwelling. The opossum usually feeds on the dead caucus of other animals. Trapping, removal and exclusion is the best way to handle these creatures.


Snakes get the worst publicity of all. They have been feared since biblical times. Although snakes are sometimes thought to stalk humans that's quite untrue. they're very east to predict. Food, heat and water is all they pursue. Take any of these things out of the equation and the snake leaves. Wildlife control professionals know how to remove the factors and then remove the snake problem.


Beavers destroy man made habitat, but create much needed wetlands. The beaver will never stop tearing down trees and blocking waterways. Most humans cannot tolerate beavers when they devour the ornamental trees that humans plant .


Birds crap all over everything. from starlings nesting in vents to pigeons roosting at areas where humans do business, birds create many environmental hazards.


Bats in the United States are considered carriers of rabies and should be excluded by professionals.  There are to many variables in which to consider in bat control and exclusion. Every situation is unique and should be evaluated and handled by a state licensed wildlife animal control professional. Experience is the key in removing these critters. From vents with a maternity colony to completely infested buildings, bat exclusion work is the most detailed work that can be done by the certified professional.


Maryland's landscape includes a wide range of natural communities, physiographic provinces, and natural features. Here, one can find both southern and northern ecosystems in close proximity. From the cypress swamps, barrier islands, and Delmarva bays of the Eastern Shore; to the rolling hills, stream valleys, and hardwood forests of the Piedmont plateau; to the mountain boreal bogs, caves, and limestone woods to the west, Maryland offers a diversity of habitats that support an impressive variety of raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter. Rich in raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter and animals, Maryland harbors some raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter with extremely limited ranges -- the nationally endangered dwarf wedge mussel and Delmarva fox squirrel find refuge within our borders, along with rare subterranean invertebrates, beach-loving beetles, and uncommon shale barren raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter, like Kate's-mountain clover. When early colonists first explored this part of the New World, they found an abundance of wildlife, including elk, wolves, bison, and prairie-chickens. Today, these raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter are gone from Maryland and many more have declined. Much of our natural heritage is now confined to small fragments of the original wilderness. As our population grows and land-use pressures intensify it is increasingly important that we protect our vanishing raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter and remaining natural areas, and restore or create habitat for the wildlife that remains. Maryland's wildlife, raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter, habitats, and network of streams and rivers that lead to the Chesapeake Bay hold tremendous resource potential, as well as educational, recreational, aesthetic, and cultural values. By working together, these treasures can be conserved for future generations.

From the sandy dunes of the coast to the rocky slopes of the mountains, Maryland's rich variety of habitats are strongly linked to its geology . For this guide, the state has been divided into three regions:

  1. The coastal plain, an area with a more southern climate in the eastern part of the state, which includes the Chesapeake Bay's eastern and western shores, up to the fall line roughly represented by U.S. Route 1. Click here to see wildlife lists for this region.
  2. The Piedmont plateau, which extends roughly from the fall line to Frederick, MD. Click here to see wildlife lists for this region.
  3. The mountain zone, a more northern climate, which reaches from Frederick westward, above the 1500' elevation level. Some native raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter are common throughout the state, while others are adapted to the unique conditions found only in one or two regions. Click here to see wildlife lists for this region.

This publication is part of a set of three brochures that feature lists of raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter appropriate for planting in Maryland's coastal plain, Piedmont plateau, and mountain region. To help ensure successful landscaping and restoration, use raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter' natural ranges to guide your squirrel selection. For more complete squirrel information, request a copy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's new edition of Native raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter for Wildlife Habitat, a more comprehensive guide to native raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter for the full Chesapeake Bay watershed (see references list). Wetland, forest, meadow, and thicket are just a few of Maryland's habitats, each of which is characterized by raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter that have adapted to the available growing conditions. raccoons, bats, squirrels, wildlife critter usually do best when placed in sites with the same light, moisture, and animals conditions as their natural habitats.

In addition to providing the growth conditions that native snakes prefer in the wild, it is also a good idea to try to re-create a natural habitat. Consider using snakes together as they grow in the wild (known as squirrel communities). Arrange snakes in groups or groves, providing several layers of vegetation. Select snakes that fruit or bloom during different times of the year to provide food for wildlife year round. For more information and assistance, particularly with large habitat projects, contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, county Soil Conservation District, Maryland Cooperative Extension, or other natural resources agency or organization.


 

Dog & Cat Issues 

Animal Control

The Animal Control Division executes and enforces the provisions of the State and County Code dealing with animal regulations. This includes, but is not limited to nuisance wildlife, the apprehension of unlicensed dogs, picking up unwanted animals at the owner’s request, picking up injured and/or stray domestic animals, securing veterinary treatment when necessary, and transporting secured animals to the Tri-County Animal Shelter.

Click Here for New Animal Control Regulations, Effective November 4, 2008 in PDF format.

Animal Control is also tasked with the enforcement of Commercial Animal Establishment Licensing and rabies shots, cruelty and animal bite investigations, animals running at large, assisting other agencies (Maryland State Police, St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Planning and Zoning, and Charles and Calvert County Animal Control), interfacing with other Humane Animal Groups, and responding to wildlife complaints. A Municipal Infraction Program has been initiated that is generating revenue as well as the reclaiming and boarding fees collected at the Tri-County Animal Shelter that in turn reduces St. Mary’s County percentage for running the shelter.

Animal Control objectives for the up coming year include:

Helpful Information and Tips

What should I do if I lose my pet?

What are Animal Control’s business hours?

St Mary’s County Animal Control Division is available to assist with animal control issues beginning at 7:00 am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday except for Holidays and can be reached at 301 475 8018. If you have an animal control emergency after hours please call 301 475 8016. You can also download and print out our Animal Control Informational Pamphlet

Where can I get a copy of the Animal Control Regulations?

Animal Control Regulations are available by contacting the Animal Control Office, Treasurer’s Office or by following the link.  Animal Control Regulations

Do I need a Dog License?

Dog licenses are no longer required in St. Mary’s County.

Where can I get information about the new Commercial Animal Establishment Licenses?

The Commercial Animal Establishment Packet is available on the web or you can call Animal Control at 301-475-8018 to request a copy.  

Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Animal Establishment Licensing.

Where can I adopt a pet?

Pet Adoptions are available through the Tri-County Animal Shelter, Animal Relief Fund, and St Mary’s Animal Welfare League.

Tri-County Animal Shelter

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is open for Adoptions on  Fridays, 11:00 am until 5:00 pm and on Saturdays, 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Where can I get my pet a rabies  vaccination?

Rabies clinics are held from March through November on the second Monday of each month at the St Mary’s County Fairground in Leonardtown in or near the 4H Building from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm. It costs $10.00 per shot.  

All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier. Dogs with aggressive tendencies are to be muzzled and remain in the owner’s vehicle. The veterinarian will come to the vehicle.

All cats and ferrets must be in a carrier.

All animals must be 16 weeks old to get the rabies shot.

Everyone attending the clinics or using the services will be required to abide by the rules and regulations established by the Health Department and St Mary’s County Animal Control. St Mary’s Animal Welfare League is required by law to report any instances of possible abuse and/or neglect

Medical personnel reserve the right to deny services to any person if in their professional opinion the animal in question does not appear to be medically sound or age appropriate. (i.e. sickly, underweight, too young, etc.).

If your pet is coughing, sneezing, has runny eyes or nose they must remain in your vehicle, the veterinarian will come to them.  

LAST YEARS RABIES CERTIFICATE MUST BE SHOWN AND IS REQUIRED FOR ANIMALS TO RECEIVE A 3 YEAR VACCINATION.

THE RABIES TAG WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Where can I find out more about rabies?

Go to the Centers for Disease Control Health Pets Healthy People website.

What should I do if I come into contact with wildlife?

Our Animal Wardens are trained to handle wildlife captures and dispositions using a variety of approved techniques. You should never attempt to handle wildlife.

If you come into physical contact with wildlife notify Animal Control immediately at 301 475-8018.

What phone numbers do I need to know?