Wesley Hall, the owner of Premier Wildlife Services, is an expert in wildlife removal in Jacksonville, Florida. He started working for his father and uncle’s wildlife business when he was a child and has continued in his family’s footsteps for the past fifteen years. Hall recommends for clients to call a professional when wildlife wander onto your property. Attempting to remove a wild animal on your own can be dangerous. You need to address why they were attracted to your property in the first place, and how to prevent it in the future.
Hall points out that wildlife are attracted to food and smells so by eliminating or minimizing contact, you can reduce wildlife problems on your property. Hall shares some simple guidelines that anyone can follow.
- Feed your cat or dog inside. Wildlife love to eat your pet’s food.
- Pick ripe fruit off your trees and from the ground. Sweet fruit are enticing.
- Clean up and cover your compost. The wafting smells carried by the winds can draw animals in.
- Garbage left outside, even in bins, attracts animals. Wildlife won’t think twice about tipping over trash cans, tearing through bags and scattering food scraps across your yard.
- Never feed wildlife on your property. Feeding wildlife encourages them to return and hinders their own survival skills.
The final step is to seal up areas that are problematic. Prevention is the best method of controlling animals from entering your property. Physical barriers, such as: fencing, locks and storage sheds can stop wildlife from entering and scavenging on your property. A wire-mesh fence is effective if it is solidly constructed and at least 8 feet high. Electric fencing also helps reduce damage. Wild animals can be highly destructive, annoying, and cost you thousands of dollars in repairs.
Jacksonville’s wildlife is plentiful. The most common animals Hall removes are: armadillos, bats, coyotes, squirrels, rats, skunks, snakes and raccoons. He employs the most humane methods and uses techniques that are environmentally safe for the animals and your family. Wildlife may carry diseases that can be spread to people and pets. These diseases include the roundworm, leptospirosis, and rabies. Animals can also cause serious scratch and bite injuries to people and pets.
If a wildlife animal makes your property their new home or feeding ground, Hall recommends calling an experienced Jacksonville, Fl wildlife removal service. They have the skills to carefully remove the animal in a safe and effective manner and return safety to your property.