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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. There are many different types of squirrel traps. Live traps in the attics aren't as effective as you might think. Trapping squirrels at the roof entrance and near the entrance can be very successful  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. Trapping raccoons will be the best form of control. Raccoons that enter traps must always be treated as if they have rabies.

Skunk control and removal will always be unpredictable. Trapping skunks pose a special problem. How do you get the skunk out of the trap? The best way to remove a live skunk from your trap is to talk to it. This lets the trapped skunk know where you are at all times. When talking to the skunk, you don't startle the trapped animal. 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. Trapping opossums to remove them from under your building will keep them from eating your trash. Removal is the best form of opossum  control. 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 . Hancock traps can remove beavers live.

Birds crap all over everything. from starlings nesting in vents to pigeons roosting at areas where humans do business, birds create many environmental hazards.  Removal and control of birds in attics and vents require specialized tools including rods, cameras and blowers to remove nests and to blow the loose debris out. Installation of  bird netting and bird spikes are preventive ways in which to deal with birds.

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. In most States Bat control is best done by exclusion and repairing the building is recomended.

TIPS FOR HIRING A WCO

When hiring a WCO, it is imperative that you:

• Ask for references.

• Compare prices of other WCOs in your area to assist with getting a fair price for the

service. Some WCO work can be expensive if it involves extra materials and/or labor

to solve your problem.

• Home visits may involve a service charge. A reasonable fee for the WCO’s time

and travel is customary. Do not feel obligated to hire a WCO after a home or site

inspection. Most WCOs can give an estimate over the phone for routine wildlife

situations. However, some situations will require a site inspection fi rst to ascertain

the amount of work to be done and the labor and materials required to complete the

job. Comparison shop fi rst before agreeing to a service charge.

• Get detailed instructions on the work to be performed.

• Have all services and any guarantees in writing.

• Do not sign any contract until an acceptable fee is agreed upon. A signed contract

is usually considered a legal document and you will be responsible for any fees

charged by the WCO.

• Understand that it is against state law to permit routine relocation of wildlife. No WCO

listed in this booklet is permitted to relocate captured wildlife to another location.

• Do not allow any WCO to place any substance inside or around your home without

investigating the effects of such substances. There are no registered poisons for

squirrels, and any such use is a violation of State and Federal Law. Have the WCO

provide documentation explaining the effi cacy of any substance applied. Large

quantities of moth balls (naphthalene) can be dangerous to your health and are

rarely effective in solving wildlife problems.

• Do not allow anyone to pressure or frighten you into signing a contract or performing

a service immediately. Most wildlife problems can wait. Bats inside the living quarters

of a home is the most notable exception. All bats found inside the home should be

submitted to DHEC for rabies testing.

• Be suspicious of any claims or statements made by a WCO that sound extraordinary,

especially if such claims involve a high fee for any such service. If a WCO cannot

guarantee the work without such costly services, try another WCO. There are very

few quick fi xes in wildlife control.

Please direct all questions and concerns to the SCDNR Furbearer Project

at (803) 734-3609 regarding WCO operations in this state.