Did Hurricane Irma Send You an Uninvited Houseguest?

When it’s all said and done, animals are kind of like people. They instinctively search for dry ground, not to mention your home or business, when a hurricane rolls into town. Hurricane Irma displaced thousands of wild animals due to flooding and destructive winds. Damage to homes, including damaged windows, roofs, soffits and vents, made it possible for countless wild animals to enter Florida homes to avoid the wrath of hurricane Irma. Homeowners should be wary as they attempt to reclaim their property and possessions. There’s a good chance that you have an uninvited house guest.

Bradenton, FL Nuisance Animal Control — Florida: Hurricane Force Winds

Watch Out for Displaced Animals

Even though the Florida Department of Health has urged residents to watch out for displaced wild animals such as alligators and snakes, there are bound to be a few surprises along the way. No one expects to find a raccoon in their closet. Wildlife management companies have already received numerous reports of wild animal sightings in homes and neighborhoods. Nuisance wildlife can be dangerous, especially frightened wild animals that have been forced to flee their natural habitat. Florida home and business owners should rely on a professional wildlife removal company to inspect buildings and humanely return wild animals to their preferred habitat.

There’s no doubt that hurricane Irma displaced thousands of wild animals, including snakes, raccoons, birds, possums, rats, squirrels, armadillos and many other wildlife species. All they wanted to do is get out of the rain. Well, there’s a solution to every problem, and an expert wildlife management operator can make things right again. Nuisance wild animals are a common occurrence in Florida, but hurricane Irma caused everyone, people and animals alike, to head for the hills.

Wild Animal Parks

The good news is that Florida wildlife park officials have assured the public that no dangerous wild animal species have escaped. That is good news for Florida residents, not to mention the animals. Wild animal parks are home to many dangerous species, including snakes, gators and raccoons.

Wild animals are quite adept at entering homes in the best of times. Snakes, squirrels, rats and other animals don’t require much of a hole to enter attics, basements or HVAC systems. Wildlife management companies can professionally seal homes and businesses to prevent wild animals from entering homes, commercial businesses and industrial facilities.

For more information or a FREE ESTIMATE on any nuisance wildlife issue please call Nuisance Wildlife Removal, Inc. 1-866-263-WILD or (941)729-2103 and speak with a trusted professional. We would like to be your local expert and learn about your current situation. Call us now! We specialize in humane wildlife trapping and we take pride in using the most advanced technology which is the least invasive to you and your property.

Opossum Removal in Bradenton

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT OPOSSUMS THAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!

Do you have suspicions that you might have an opossum that has invaded your garage, or attic? We can help! Whether in Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch or other surrounding areas, you may need a skilled wildlife technician. Keep reading to learn more.

Facts about opossums that you should know:

Activity

Opossums are nocturnal- becoming active after it gets dark. They are less active during the winter. They tend to be solitary animals and live alone when not breeding.

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Reproduction

Opossums can have up to 8 babies in a litter!

Did you know that an opossom is the only marsupial (pouched mammal) that is found in the United States and Canada? When the babies are born they are helpless and tiny as honey bees. They immediately crawl into the mother’s pouch where they continue to develop.

Baby-Opossum-Removal-Bradenton — Baby Opossums – Credit Suzie DeGrasse

Defense

When threatened, an opossum typically hisses and shows its teeth to look scary to a predator. If that doesn’t work, then it will pretend to be dead and fall over on its side– this will often result in a predator walking away.

Skills

They are excellent at climbing, because they have opposable rear thumbs and long tails that can wrap around tree limbs. Surprisingly, they are also great swimmers, but do not like the water and prefer to be on land.

For more information or a FREE ESTIMATE on opossum removal in Bradenton or a surrounding area please call 1-866-263-WILD or (941)729-2103 and speak with a trusted professional. We would like to be your local expert and learn about your current situation. Call us now! We specialize in humane wildlife trapping and we take pride in using the most advanced technology which is the least invasive to you, the animal and your property.

Benefits of Opossums

While many wild creatures harbor ticks and spread Lyme disease, opossums kill 96.5% of ticks that land on them. A single opossum may be hoovering up and killing 4,000 ticks every week and thereby protecting us from Lyme disease.