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Animals are our passion and our business. We treat them as humanely as possible. Rates.
Removal of
Skunks
Skunks are omnivorous, which means they will eat anything that they come across. They work nights and can often be seen scurrying about in the shadows of the darkness. We notice their presence when we get up in the morning and see our lawns destroyed – looking as if a mad golfer came by, but in reality, it is the skunk just digging grubs (beetle lava). Skunks are well-known for the acid that they spray, typically used as a defense mechanism, but also used when they are squeezing through tight spaces or as they are dying.
Skunks are the number one carrier of rabies in the Central Massachusetts area and, thus, it is imperative to have them removed by a trained professional. Wildlife Control mainly catches skunks by trapping or by hand. Once the skunks are removed, Wildlife Control can help skunk proof these areas to avoid future incidences.
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Skunks are omnivorous, which means they will eat anything that they come across. They work nights and can often be seen scurrying about in the shadows of the darkness. We notice their presence when we get up in the morning and see our lawns destroyed – looking as if a mad golfer came by, but in reality, it is the skunk just digging grubs (beetle lava). Skunks are well-known for the acid that they spray, typically used as a defense mechanism, but also used when they are squeezing through tight spaces or as they are dying.
Skunks are the number one carrier of rabies in the Central Massachusetts area and, thus, it is imperative to have them removed by a trained professional. Wildlife Control mainly catches skunks by trapping or by hand. Once the skunks are removed, Wildlife Control can help skunk proof these areas to avoid future incidences.
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Removal of
Racooons
Raccoons are the true bandit of the night. They can do anything we can do with our hands. They can open jars, unlock locks, catch fish and so on; it is because of this ability that raccoons are considered the king of the night raiders. Raccoons get into our garbage, dig our lawns, and raid our bird feeders. The raccoon is also known to live in our houses. Raccoons mainly get into the house through eaves, attic screens and down the chimney. The raccoon is the only animal that has the ability to climb in and out of the chimney. Raccoons are also major carriers of diseases, including rabies and raccoon roundworm.
The removal of raccoons should be done by professionals. Wildlife Control removes raccoons typically by trapping or hand capture. Wildlife Control also takes pride in removing raccoon litters alive, be they in a wall or chimney. Once the raccoons have been removed, Wildlife Control will seal the hole or cap your chimney as needed.
Raccoons are the true bandit of the night. They can do anything we can do with our hands. They can open jars, unlock locks, catch fish and so on; it is because of this ability that raccoons are considered the king of the night raiders. Raccoons get into our garbage, dig our lawns, and raid our bird feeders. The raccoon is also known to live in our houses. Raccoons mainly get into the house through eaves, attic screens and down the chimney. The raccoon is the only animal that has the ability to climb in and out of the chimney. Raccoons are also major carriers of diseases, including rabies and raccoon roundworm.
The removal of raccoons should be done by professionals. Wildlife Control removes raccoons typically by trapping or hand capture. Wildlife Control also takes pride in removing raccoon litters alive, be they in a wall or chimney. Once the raccoons have been removed, Wildlife Control will seal the hole or cap your chimney as needed.
Red Fox
Home Range: 1 to five square miles.
Food: Small mammals, carrion, insects, fruit.
Mating: December to March
Gestation: 52 days
Young born: March to May
Number of young: 5 to 10
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Disperse at 6 to 9 months.
Home Range: 1 to five square miles.
Food: Small mammals, carrion, insects, fruit.
Mating: December to March
Gestation: 52 days
Young born: March to May
Number of young: 5 to 10
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Disperse at 6 to 9 months.
Bats
Whether in your belfry or your attic/living area, Wildlife Control will solve your problems with these problem animals. Bat guano (feces) in large amounts is very dangerous and being bitten or scratched by one could lead to a trip to the hospital for a series of shots. Bats will make colonies in your attic space if left alone and, if left untreated, you might even end up with bats in your living space. This is why the removal of bats by professionals is essential. Contact Wildlife Control to help humanely remove these wildlife critters from your house or business. Bats are NOT harmed by Wildlife Control’s extraction and eviction techniques.
Whether in your belfry or your attic/living area, Wildlife Control will solve your problems with these problem animals. Bat guano (feces) in large amounts is very dangerous and being bitten or scratched by one could lead to a trip to the hospital for a series of shots. Bats will make colonies in your attic space if left alone and, if left untreated, you might even end up with bats in your living space. This is why the removal of bats by professionals is essential. Contact Wildlife Control to help humanely remove these wildlife critters from your house or business. Bats are NOT harmed by Wildlife Control’s extraction and eviction techniques.
Coyote
Home Range: 5 to 25 square mile.
Food: Mice, voles, rabbits and other small animals, fruits, berries, deer, domestic livestock, carrion, garbage.
Mating: January to April
Gestation: 58 to 63 days
Young born: March to May
Number of young: 5 to 7
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Disperse at 6 to 9 months, but sometimes stay with parents and form a pack.
Home Range: 5 to 25 square mile.
Food: Mice, voles, rabbits and other small animals, fruits, berries, deer, domestic livestock, carrion, garbage.
Mating: January to April
Gestation: 58 to 63 days
Young born: March to May
Number of young: 5 to 7
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Disperse at 6 to 9 months, but sometimes stay with parents and form a pack.
Porcupine
Home Range: A few acres in winter to 200 acres in summer.
Food: Plants and bark from trees.
Mating: September to December
Gestation: 205 to 215 days
Young born: April to August
Number of young: 1
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Weaned at 3 1/2 months.
Home Range: A few acres in winter to 200 acres in summer.
Food: Plants and bark from trees.
Mating: September to December
Gestation: 205 to 215 days
Young born: April to August
Number of young: 1
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Weaned at 3 1/2 months.
Vole
Home Range: 75 to 200 square yards.
Food: Grasses and seeds.
Mating: All year in South; may stop during winter in North.
Gestation: 20 to 23 days
Young born: All year in South; may stop during winter in North.
Number of young: 4 to 5
Number of litters: 2 to 3
Young independent: 2 to 3 weeks.
Home Range: 75 to 200 square yards.
Food: Grasses and seeds.
Mating: All year in South; may stop during winter in North.
Gestation: 20 to 23 days
Young born: All year in South; may stop during winter in North.
Number of young: 4 to 5
Number of litters: 2 to 3
Young independent: 2 to 3 weeks.
Removal of
Mice
Mice are a commonly found animal in both houses and places of business. Reproducing in large numbers and leaving an abundance of feces along the way, makes these animals a nuisance.
Luckily, the removal of mice can be taken care of with a visit from one of Wildlife Control’s expert technicians. The visit consists of a one time, complete home baiting where "mouse only” poison is positioned in various spots throughout your home or business in tamper proof containers. Six month or yearly re-baiting is suggested, or a monthly maintenance program is also available. Learn more about the mice removal rates that Wildlife Control offers.
Mice are a commonly found animal in both houses and places of business. Reproducing in large numbers and leaving an abundance of feces along the way, makes these animals a nuisance.
Luckily, the removal of mice can be taken care of with a visit from one of Wildlife Control’s expert technicians. The visit consists of a one time, complete home baiting where "mouse only” poison is positioned in various spots throughout your home or business in tamper proof containers. Six month or yearly re-baiting is suggested, or a monthly maintenance program is also available. Learn more about the mice removal rates that Wildlife Control offers.
Beaver
Home Range: Usually within 200 to 300 yards of the lodge.
Food: Leaves from plants and bark from trees.
Mating: January to March in North, November to January in South.
Gestation: 100 to 110 days
Young born: April to July in North; February to April in South
Number of young: 2 to 3
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Leave lodge at 1 to 2 years.
Home Range: Usually within 200 to 300 yards of the lodge.
Food: Leaves from plants and bark from trees.
Mating: January to March in North, November to January in South.
Gestation: 100 to 110 days
Young born: April to July in North; February to April in South
Number of young: 2 to 3
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: Leave lodge at 1 to 2 years.
Removal of
Squirrels
Squirrels are the most common animal to get in to the house or building. A squirrel will gravitate to a building mainly to look for food or a place to live. Squirrels typically enter a house or building through attic vents, eaves, open windows or even the chimney. The squirrel will then mark their territory and start to set up home, bringing in leaves and sticks among other things. Besides the noise, squirrels will chew on the ceiling and wires and are also carriers of fleas.
Wildlife Control will physically remove the squirrel so they don't have a chance to get back in. While some other companies use one way doors, Wildlife Control does not. It would be like locking you out of your house. Just because the doors are locked, are you moving somewhere else to live? I think not. You'll just break in. The same can be said for the squirrels, as they will just chew a new hole and enter back in. Wildlife Control uses a bunch of different traps. Some commercial style some of our own design. Then we monitor the hole when we are satisfied all squirrels are caught, then de-flea and seal the hole.
All squirrel jobs are quoted as a flat fee rate and once quoted, the price will not change no matter what we do or how long it takes.
Squirrels are the most common animal to get in to the house or building. A squirrel will gravitate to a building mainly to look for food or a place to live. Squirrels typically enter a house or building through attic vents, eaves, open windows or even the chimney. The squirrel will then mark their territory and start to set up home, bringing in leaves and sticks among other things. Besides the noise, squirrels will chew on the ceiling and wires and are also carriers of fleas.
Wildlife Control will physically remove the squirrel so they don't have a chance to get back in. While some other companies use one way doors, Wildlife Control does not. It would be like locking you out of your house. Just because the doors are locked, are you moving somewhere else to live? I think not. You'll just break in. The same can be said for the squirrels, as they will just chew a new hole and enter back in. Wildlife Control uses a bunch of different traps. Some commercial style some of our own design. Then we monitor the hole when we are satisfied all squirrels are caught, then de-flea and seal the hole.
All squirrel jobs are quoted as a flat fee rate and once quoted, the price will not change no matter what we do or how long it takes.
Woodchuck
Home Range: 1/2 to 3/4 acre.
Food: Grasses and plants.
Mating: February to April
Gestation: 4 weeks
Young born: March to May
Number of young: 2 to 9, average 4 to 6
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: 10 to 12 weeks.
Home Range: 1/2 to 3/4 acre.
Food: Grasses and plants.
Mating: February to April
Gestation: 4 weeks
Young born: March to May
Number of young: 2 to 9, average 4 to 6
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: 10 to 12 weeks.
Eastern
Chipmunk
Home Range: 1/2 to 3 acres.
Food: Seeds, nuts and fruits.
Mating: February to April; June to July
Gestation: 31 Days
Young born: April to May; July to August
Number of young: 3 to 7
Number of litters: 1 to 2
Young independent: Weaned at 4 weeks, independent at 8 weeks.
Home Range: 1/2 to 3 acres.
Food: Seeds, nuts and fruits.
Mating: February to April; June to July
Gestation: 31 Days
Young born: April to May; July to August
Number of young: 3 to 7
Number of litters: 1 to 2
Young independent: Weaned at 4 weeks, independent at 8 weeks.
Eastern
Cottontail
Home Range: 1 to 14 acres, average 5 acres.
Food: Lush vegetation, buds and bark..
Mating: January to September in North; all year in South.
Gestation: 4 weeks
Young born: February to October in North; all year in South.
Number of young: 4 to 5
Number of litters: 3 to 4
Young independent: Weaned at 4 to 5 weeks.
Home Range: 1 to 14 acres, average 5 acres.
Food: Lush vegetation, buds and bark..
Mating: January to September in North; all year in South.
Gestation: 4 weeks
Young born: February to October in North; all year in South.
Number of young: 4 to 5
Number of litters: 3 to 4
Young independent: Weaned at 4 to 5 weeks.
Mole
Home Range: 1/2 to 2 acres.
Food: Small animals, insects, earthworms, mice.
Mating: February to April
Gestation: 4 to 6 weeks
Young born: March to June
Number of young: 3 to 7
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: 4 to 7 weeks.
Home Range: 1/2 to 2 acres.
Food: Small animals, insects, earthworms, mice.
Mating: February to April
Gestation: 4 to 6 weeks
Young born: March to June
Number of young: 3 to 7
Number of litters: 1
Young independent: 4 to 7 weeks.
Snakes
There are a large number of different snakes in Massachusetts:
Black Racer • Black Rat • Brown • Copperhead • Common Garter • Eastern Hognose • Eastern Ribbon • Milk • Northern Water • Redbelly • Ringneck • Smooth Green • Timber Rattlesnake • Worm Snake
There are a large number of different snakes in Massachusetts:
Black Racer • Black Rat • Brown • Copperhead • Common Garter • Eastern Hognose • Eastern Ribbon • Milk • Northern Water • Redbelly • Ringneck • Smooth Green • Timber Rattlesnake • Worm Snake
Feral Cats
A feral cat is an unowned and untamed domestic cat. Feral cats are born in the wild or may be abandoned or lost pets that have reverted to a wild state. They should not be confused with the wildcat which are a separate species from the domestic cat. Feral cats live without direct human contact. Feral cats may live alone but are usually found in large groups called feral colonies. -Wikipedia
A feral cat is an unowned and untamed domestic cat. Feral cats are born in the wild or may be abandoned or lost pets that have reverted to a wild state. They should not be confused with the wildcat which are a separate species from the domestic cat. Feral cats live without direct human contact. Feral cats may live alone but are usually found in large groups called feral colonies. -Wikipedia