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Skunks and Their Natural History

October 15, 2015 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

striped skunk

Shy and gentle may not be the qualities that come to mind when you think of skunks. More likely, you’re thinking about their noxious musk spray, or maybe wondering how to trap a skunk. But there’s much more to know about skunks than this. Common, yet seldom seen, these small mammals are versatile and important members of the ecosystems in which they live—yes, even in your own community. Skunk Appearance Five of the nine skunk species are found … [Read more...]

Tagged With: hog-nosed, hooded, skunk, skunk behavior, skunk burrows, skunk problems, skunks, skunks appearance, spotted, striped skunk

Do Deer Whistles Work? (Plus 9 Tips for Avoiding a Collision with Deer)

September 23, 2015 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

deer in headlights

Wouldn’t it be awesome if something as simple and inexpensive as a deer whistle could save a life? Saving a person or a deer for somewhere between the price of a fancy Starbucks coffee and a pizza would be a pretty darn good deal. On the other hand, if that “deer whistle for car” isn’t really all it’s cracked up to be, it would be a tad annoying to find out you’d handed over good money for nothing. Or, far worse, if having one caused you to let … [Read more...]

Tagged With: avoiding a collision, dawn and dusk, deer whistles, driving, hit a deer, humane wildlife control, vehicle

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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