Control Nuisance Wildlife Humanely
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Woodstream. All opinions are 100% mine.
Fall leading into winter is a tough time for wildlife. Minnesota is a classic example. Right now, there is about 14 inches of snow on the ground. Temperatures have barely climbed above zero. If those are not stressful conditions, then I do not know what stress is.
As a geocacher, I naturally have a great love of the outdoors. We have had our share of nuisance wildlife issues from woodpeckers to red squirrels. Here are some Animal Trapping Tips.
Look for a cause for nuisance wildlife selecting your home. Are garbage cans easily accessible? Are there other things that wildlife can get into that are making your home desirable? As long as your house offers the vital things that animals need, they will target it. If you do not remove the cause, you are only perpetuating the problem.
Be careful when dealing with trapped wildlife. These are stressed and scared animals. Approach them slowly and cautiously. Consider using a humane trap such as Havahart Easy Set Large Animal Trap or the Havahart Easy Set Small Animal Trap which protect you from contact with the animal.
Release animals promptly back into the wild. Do not prolong their stress nor yours. After you’ve removed the nuisance wildlife, take extra measures to prevent future conflicts. Remember, an animal that approaches a home is desperate. Most wildlife would prefer to avoid humans. Do not tempt them with food or desirable habitat for the good of their safety and your own.
