Wildlife Trapping in Michigan
Not all relocation options are the best:
When confronted with wildlife living up-close in their own homes or backyards, well-meaning but harried homeowners often resort to what they see as the most humane solution–live-trapping the animal and then setting them free in a lush, leafy park or other far-away natural area.
It could be acceptable to relocate an opossum in mid-winter, as it is more comfortable than moving an opossum that wanders all their lives and has no home base. This is a death sentence to squirrels as they would lose their food source, which would make it impossible for them to survive winter. In certain situations, relocation can be a better option than certain death.
It may sound like a great idea, but live-trapping or relocation is rarely an effective solution for wildlife. What are the other options for caring people when there is a wildlife conflict? Why is it not as humane and efficient as it appears? For more information and solutions, continue reading!
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Cage traps are used for capturing live animals inside a cage. They are usually lured into the cage with food bait, or a live animal. Common baits are fish and cat food. Cage traps usually have one or more doors that can be closed by a trigger. However, traps that have two doors may have one that opens both doors. The animal cannot escape by closing the doors or falling on a lock mechanism in any type of cage.
How to manage wildlife in your home
You can be confident that the den will serve its purpose if the animals do not cause any harm or damage. It takes only a few more weeks for the nesting and denning season to end. It’s possible to save the children from being orphaned by waiting a few weeks after their family has moved on. After that, you can repair the animal’s home to stop them from moving in.
If the animals won’t leave on their own, humane eviction may be the best option. It involves gently harassing them until the animals leave. Wild animals have deep knowledge about their home ranges (the place where they spend almost their entire lives). This cognitive map also contains alternative refuges. If litter is disturbed, it can and will be removed.
Repellents work only as a short-term fix. To prevent animals from using denning areas again in the future you’ll need seal them off. Be sure to remove all animals from any denning area before closing it. Keep in mind that it is highly likely that an animal found under your feet or anywhere else around your home is a mother with dependent young during spring and early summer. You must ensure that the young and their mother are able to stay together in order to avoid them dying cruel deaths.
These suggestions are not intended to be used as a guideline. Other aspects of the situation or the species may impact the suggested methods for resolving wildlife conflict.
Final words:
If you are dealing with wildlife like raccoons and squirrels or bats, it is a good idea to consult a professional. Many of these animals can be carriers of various illnesses, some of them not being healthy. Bats are federally endangered wildlife and should only be handled by licensed professionals.
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