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Is That Baby Deer Really Orphaned?

June 2, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

white-tailed fawn

In late spring and summer, many people are astonished to find an adorable, helpless-looking baby deer, or fawn curled up in their yard. Some assume the fawn is orphaned and in need of help, and run out to grab the animal. They don’t realize that this is the worst thing they can possibly do. Nature's camouflage... What’s happened is that the mother deer has “parked” her fawn there on purpose – in a place that seemed safe in the night. Deer … [Read more...]

Tagged With: baby deer, fawn, orphan, rehabilitator, wildlife rehabilitator

How to Get Rid of Mice

February 19, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions 1 Comment

mouse droppings

You have your suspicions… maybe you’ve seen some tiny droppings here and there, or heard little rustling noises when you enter the kitchen. Mice! But how can you be sure? Are the mice in your attic? The basement? So, how do you get rid of mice? Fear not. Although a mouse infestation is a challenging situation, it is not an unsolvable one, and you’re already on the right path simply by reading this article. Check out the signs… In addition … [Read more...]

Tagged With: get rid of mice, glue traps, live traps, Mice, mouse, snap traps

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

January 27, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

orphaned baby squirrel

Have you found a sick, injured, or orphaned wild animal? You may be wondering whether you can care for the animal yourself. Caring for wildlife requires specialized knowledge. And keeping wildlife, even temporarily while providing care, requires authorization from your state and/or federal wildlife agencies. If a wild animal needs medical help, finding a wildlife rehabilitator is the right thing to do. This Q&A answers common questions about … [Read more...]

Tagged With: injured wild animal, orphaned wild animal, sick wild animal, wild life rescue, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife rescue

Handy Guide to Finding Wildlife Information

January 3, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

raccoon kit

This wildlife information resource guide is meant to help you quickly identify resources near you that can help wildlife in distress or help you with wildlife conflicts you are experiencing There are also resources on how to provide wildlife habitat and information that answers related questions. Use this guide to identify local numbers and resources now so they are handy when you need them in a hurry. Articles in this Series Humane … [Read more...]

Havahart Traps and Other Live-catch Wildlife Traps

December 4, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions 1 Comment

death trap

This article focuses on how to ensure live-catch traps work their best, both for resolving your situation and preventing, or at least minimizing, harm or stress for wildlife. Before attempting to trap any wild animal in or near your home, though, you need to check with your local humane society or state wildlife agency about pertinent laws for your area. Even more important—before resorting to obtaining a live-catch trap, such as one of the … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Havahart traps, trap, trapping

Wild Life Control: An Ounce of Prevention…

December 4, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

covered vent

Preventive maintenance is the best form of wild life control, or more correctly, "wildlife" control. Want to troubleshoot your home and gardens before problems begin? Check out the tips below. Preventing wildlife access to your home… Periodically inspect your home’s exterior, looking for likely entry points for wildlife, so you can avoid needing wildlife control services. Always be sure no animals are inside before sealing an opening or … [Read more...]

Tagged With: preventative maintenance, preventing wildlife access, protecting your garden, wild life control, Wildlife control, wildlife control services

Humane Wildlife Control:
Prevention & Safe Solutions

December 3, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

raccoon in trash

Humane wildlife control is the application of common sense and compassion to effectively resolve problems that arise between people and wildlife. Poisons, lethal traps, and random relocation of evicted wildlife are now known to be less effective than non-lethal, humane solutions. Not to mention, poisons and lethal traps can be and are horribly cruel and inhumane. So it’s easy to understand why poisons and lethal traps are exceptionally poor … [Read more...]

Tagged With: humane wildlife control company; problems with wildlife, humane wildlife control; wildlife control;, keeping wildlife out

What You Need to Know About Baby Raccoons

December 3, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions 1 Comment

raccoon kit

Baby raccoons are undeniably adorable. But discovering that you have a family of raccoons living in your chimney, attic, or walls can be surprising. Find helpful guidance on safe removal of raccoons from your home and guidance specifically on evicting raccoons from chimneys. But you might also find it useful to know a little more about raccoons in general. Understanding these animals will go a long way toward resolving any problems, so check … [Read more...]

Tagged With: baby raccoons, raccoon in attic, raccoon in chimney, raccoon removal, raccoons, Wildlife control

How to Save a Wild Animal in Distress

December 2, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

baby spotted skunk

Have you found an injured wild animal, or an orphaned wildlife baby? Take time to carefully assess his situation before moving him. Often, a bird who seems injured has merely been stunned by colliding with a window. A wildlife baby who seems alone may actually have a watchful parent nearby, but out of view. So you may not need to save a wild animal who appears injured or alone, but do keep children and pets away from the animal, giving it a … [Read more...]

Tagged With: baby wild animal, injured wild animal, save wild animal, wildlife baby, Wildlife control

Wild Animal Shelter for Orphaned or Injured Wildlife

December 2, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

rabbit nest

Have you found an orphaned or injured wild animal you believe is in need of care? While your first thought may be to rush him to a wild animal shelter, or wildlife rehabilitator, unless there is no question that he’s in imminent danger, take time before intervening. Some situations can be misleading. Here are a few examples of animals who typically do not need to be rescued and brought to a rehabilitator: A bird who is feathered and … [Read more...]

Tagged With: injured wildlife, orphaned wildlife, wild animal shelter, Wildlife control, wildlife rehabilitator

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