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Do It Yourself Trapping – The Disadvantages Of Live Trap Methods

One of the first things people want to do when they discover they have a wildlife problem is trap the animal, destroy or relocate it and then patch up the damage. However, there are several disadvantages to this kind of do it yourself trapping. For starters, it only offers a temporary solution.

For instance, with trapping – whether you do it yourself or a professional pest control company does it – is the fact that simply removing the critter will just make room for new wildlife to move into the vacated territory, and you will soon have a new hole in your building and a new problem on your hands. Consequently, trapping will likely end up costing you more money than if you had done it the right way, the humane way, from the very start.

Another problem with do it yourself trapping, as seen in the injured squirrel photo to the right, is that a so called “live traps” can actually injure and harm the animal causing them a great deal of pain, suffering and distress.

In addition to that, in most states it is illegal to do the trapping portion on your own, even with a hunting license. Laws from state to state will vary, but most have some rules, and they are sometimes difficult to find and you may be quite surprised to discover which critters you cannot trap. It’s true that stores will sell traps just the same, but no – they will not tell you that you cannot legally trap your own critters or wildlife.

It is interesting how improper trapping and relocation can make our job difficult at times. When improper do it yourself trapping methods are tried and failed that animal is now more cautious and much smarter. Even when the trapping process is apparently successful the relocation process can be problematic for the area to which it is relocated and/or to the wild animal itself. The animal may cause havoc for those residing in the new area, upset the balance of that environment or simply be unable to cope with it’s new location.

Do it yourself trapping and live traps can also harm curious children and can attract and catch non-intended targets including yours or your neighbor’s beloved pets. Something you definitely don’t want to do.
When it comes to trapping, somebody will lose. Wildlife control is better left to trained Wildlife Management Professionals who utilize proven methods to keep animals out. The Skunk Whisperer knows how to eliminate your wildlife issues with methods that are humane, long lasting and cost effective.

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Trapping Squirrels: The Disadvantages Of The Traditional Squirrel Trap
Eye opening photos and information on the typical squirrel trap and why they are not our preferred method of choice, including the suffering they can cause and the not so humane downside to the live trap and relocate methods utilized by many companies today. The downside of live traps and trap and relocate methods is covered here as well.