Glenn Puit: Trapper Ron and the hunt for critters
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Thanks
Ron Baker
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Thursday, February 06, 2014
We Now Offer Services For Leelanau & Grand Traverse Counties
LEELANAU COUNTY OFFICE
(248) 939-0314
METRO DETROIT OFFICE
(734) 981-4774
Trapper Ron's is happy to announce the opening of our new branch in Leelanau county. We are now available to handle all wildlife nuisance issues for Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties. You can call the numbers above or schedule and appointment at WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
WWW.TRAPPERRON.BLOGSPOT.COM
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Good Luck,
Ron Baker
a.k.a. Trapper Ron
Phone: 248-939-0314 (Eastern)
Humane Animal Removal & Relocation Services.
HTTP://WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week or Newsletters" in your print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from "Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week," an ezine featuring tips, tricks and tools for animal Control Issues.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
"I've Been Skunked" Now on Kindle
Trapper Ron has written a comical book on the trials of Wildlife Trapping. Great bathroom reading for three buck on kindle.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
OUR NEW OFFICE NUMBER
OUR NEW OFFICE NUMBER
(248) 939-0314
Trapper Ron is a local wildlife nuisance animal control operator serving the Farmington Hills and surrounding cities with solutions to animal control issues. We will be publishing this newsletter on a monthly basis, if you find this information useful please signup to receive regular updates and animal control stories.
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter by Email Click the Following Link
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
WWW.TRAPPERRON.BLOGSPOT.COM
If there is something specific that you would like me to address in this Newsletter, email me anytime at:
rgbassociates@msn.com
Good Luck,
Ron Baker
a.k.a. Trapper Ron
Phone: 248-939-0314 (Eastern)
Humane Animal Removal & Relocation Services.
HTTP://WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week or Newsletters" in your print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from "Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week," an ezine featuring tips, tricks and tools for animal Control Issues.
Subscribe at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com/ and receive by weekly tips for dealing with animal control issues.
If you like these tips, please pass them on to your friends, clients and colleagues.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Our New Office Number
Trapper Ron is a local wildlife nuisance animal control operator serving the Farmington Hills and surrounding cities with solutions to animal control issues. We will be publishing this newsletter on a monthly basis, if you find this information useful please signup to receive regular updates and animal control stories.
Please forward our newsletter to all of your friends......
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter by Email Click the Following Link
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
WWW.TRAPPERRON.BLOGSPOT.COM
If there is something specific that you would like me to address in this Newsletter, email me anytime at:
rgbassociates@msn.com
Story of the Month
Spring is almost here and already some animals have come out of hibernation. The trapping business in general becomes very slow during the winter months. Early to mid-March shows a slow but steady increase in varmint sightings, skunk smells and calls for the removal of the nuisance animals. I will spend a lot of time over the coming months trapping and relocating nuisance animals, such as raccoons, opossum, skunks, rats, mice and Coyotes from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas.
Many people ask, what do I do with the animals I live trap, such as skunks. My standard, favorite, answer is “Well, I let them go”, they always ask where do I release them, I respond, “At my next client, of course”. It usually takes about 5 to 10 seconds for it to register that I am kidding with them. Releasing animals is not rocket science; however, how I deal with a trapped skunk is a trade secret. I do not want to be responsible for a novice to accidentally get a special gift from their new striped friend. In reality, I must follow the guidelines outlined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The license that was issued to me, and my competitors, is very specific in dealing with animals caught in live traps. Most animals can be released in a habitat that is conducive to their well-being. Unfortunately, some animals need to be destroyed, such as rabid, injured, or animals that otherwise will cause harm to themselves or there surroundings.
Remember, animals are among us and for the most part they just want to live quietly and will remain unseen. With our expansion into animal habitats, our encounters will only increase. Removal should be considered when animals become a danger to humans or property. Apartment complex residents are usually the first to experience nuisance animal problems in the spring. The mere numbers of dumpsters in a large complex are a smorgasbord of fresh delicacies. Raccoons, Opossum, and Skunks are the main culprits that tend to startle residents as they dispose of their refuge.
Imagine yourself taking the garbage out early in the morning before you go to work. It’s still dark out as you walk to your dumpster across the parking area. You have done this chore a thousand times since you moved in with nothing to fear except the cold morning air. You approach the dumpster and lift the lid; it slams loudly metal against metal. Suddenly, one, two, or more raccoons jump out, or worse yet, you startled a skunk or two. I don’t care how brave you are; the surprise of this would rattle the nerves of anyone, including Trapper Ron.
Calls from homeowners, urban and rural, follow the apartment complexes. Skunks hibernate in January and February, usually for two coldest months of the year. You may have already noticed the smell of skunks in your area; they are looking for food and a cozy place to sleep during the daytime hours. Low-lying decks, preferably those with dryer vents exhausting warm air, are the preferred locations for bedding around homes. Skunks primarily eat grubs, insects, and worms when the ground is loose enough for them to dig. When the ground is frozen they will eat anything, including irresistible tidbits in garbage cans or dumpsters.
For those who are brave enough to capture a skunk on their own, live traps can be purchased at your local hardware store (or rent one from WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM). Bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. It may take a couple of days, and you may catch other animals in the process. Eventually you will trap the skunk or skunks in your area. I can tell you there is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped--now what.
I recently received a call from a local women who decided to live trap a skunk that was on her property. The good news is she caught the pesky critter, the bad news is she didn’t know how to transport or how release the varmint. She was very concerned about getting sprayed and didn’t want to put it in her car. She had called several of my well-known competitors for assistance and their fees were out of line with her budget. She was very concerned about the cost of removing the animal and I tried to accommodate her. As you all know by now, I will gladly assist anyone in need, when possible. As a compromise, I traded removing the skunk in lieu of her live trap. In the end, everyone was happy, she got rid of the varmint and I got a new cage.
Picture Real Coyote Urine
Having Problems With Animals in your Attic And Want To Try It YourSelf.
Save Your Money & Try Our Coyote Urine.
8 Ounce Bottle
for
$6.99 Plus Shipping & Handling
Available only at
WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
Picture of The Month
Let me know what you think of this Cutie
http://www.trapperrron.com/blondie
What Should You Do When There Are Raccoon Babies In Your Chimney ?
Chimney Flue Caps will stop un-wanted visitors from taking up residence in your chimneys.
Fortunately, most people do not use their chimney during the breeding season of most mammals. In 4-8 weeks the babies will eventually be moved to another site. Waiting it out is the easiest solution. Using harassment techniques (noise) may speed up the eventual move, but the risk of abandonment exists. Once the babies are gone, CAP the chimney. As the saying goes "You can pay a little now or pay alot later !"
2009 SPRING SPECIAL #1
Chimney Flue Cap Service Includes Flue Inspection, Chimney Flue Cap, (Shown in Website WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM), and Installation.
$110.00 For the First Flue Cap Installation.
$35.00 For Each Additional Flue Cap.
2009 SPRING SPECIAL #2
Bathroom/Dryer Vent Bird Guards
Our Vent Cover Services includes Vent Inspection, Bird Guard, Removal of Birds/Nesting Materials and Installation.
$65.00 For the First 3 Vent Cover Installations.
$25.00 For Each Additional Vent Cover.
Why Wait - Schedule An Appointment To Install A Chimney Cap & Bird Guards Today !
Call (248) 426-0036
or visit
WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
As always, anytime you require a professional trapper, make sure they are licensed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resource and insured. Cost varies greatly so do your homework and call several trappers and compare pricing for the services offered.
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter goto
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
If you do not wish to receive any more emails, please respond with REMOVE in the Subject
Good Luck,
Ron Baker
a.k.a. Trapper Ron
Phone: 248-426-0036 (Eastern)
Humane Animal Removal & Relocation Services.
HTTP://WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week or Newsletters" in your print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from "Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week," an ezine featuring tips, tricks and tools for animal Control Issues.
Subscribe at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com/ and receive by weekly tips for dealing with animal control issues.
If you like these tips, please pass them on to your friends, clients and colleagues.
You are receiving this because you signed up for it at the Trapperron.com®
website at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com, you are a client or you told me you want to subscribe.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: Trapperron.com® respects your privacy and has a strict anti-spam policy.
Please forward our newsletter to all of your friends......
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter by Email Click the Following Link
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
WWW.TRAPPERRON.BLOGSPOT.COM
If there is something specific that you would like me to address in this Newsletter, email me anytime at:
rgbassociates@msn.com
Story of the Month
Spring is almost here and already some animals have come out of hibernation. The trapping business in general becomes very slow during the winter months. Early to mid-March shows a slow but steady increase in varmint sightings, skunk smells and calls for the removal of the nuisance animals. I will spend a lot of time over the coming months trapping and relocating nuisance animals, such as raccoons, opossum, skunks, rats, mice and Coyotes from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas.
Many people ask, what do I do with the animals I live trap, such as skunks. My standard, favorite, answer is “Well, I let them go”, they always ask where do I release them, I respond, “At my next client, of course”. It usually takes about 5 to 10 seconds for it to register that I am kidding with them. Releasing animals is not rocket science; however, how I deal with a trapped skunk is a trade secret. I do not want to be responsible for a novice to accidentally get a special gift from their new striped friend. In reality, I must follow the guidelines outlined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The license that was issued to me, and my competitors, is very specific in dealing with animals caught in live traps. Most animals can be released in a habitat that is conducive to their well-being. Unfortunately, some animals need to be destroyed, such as rabid, injured, or animals that otherwise will cause harm to themselves or there surroundings.
Remember, animals are among us and for the most part they just want to live quietly and will remain unseen. With our expansion into animal habitats, our encounters will only increase. Removal should be considered when animals become a danger to humans or property. Apartment complex residents are usually the first to experience nuisance animal problems in the spring. The mere numbers of dumpsters in a large complex are a smorgasbord of fresh delicacies. Raccoons, Opossum, and Skunks are the main culprits that tend to startle residents as they dispose of their refuge.
Imagine yourself taking the garbage out early in the morning before you go to work. It’s still dark out as you walk to your dumpster across the parking area. You have done this chore a thousand times since you moved in with nothing to fear except the cold morning air. You approach the dumpster and lift the lid; it slams loudly metal against metal. Suddenly, one, two, or more raccoons jump out, or worse yet, you startled a skunk or two. I don’t care how brave you are; the surprise of this would rattle the nerves of anyone, including Trapper Ron.
Calls from homeowners, urban and rural, follow the apartment complexes. Skunks hibernate in January and February, usually for two coldest months of the year. You may have already noticed the smell of skunks in your area; they are looking for food and a cozy place to sleep during the daytime hours. Low-lying decks, preferably those with dryer vents exhausting warm air, are the preferred locations for bedding around homes. Skunks primarily eat grubs, insects, and worms when the ground is loose enough for them to dig. When the ground is frozen they will eat anything, including irresistible tidbits in garbage cans or dumpsters.
For those who are brave enough to capture a skunk on their own, live traps can be purchased at your local hardware store (or rent one from WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM). Bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. It may take a couple of days, and you may catch other animals in the process. Eventually you will trap the skunk or skunks in your area. I can tell you there is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped--now what.
I recently received a call from a local women who decided to live trap a skunk that was on her property. The good news is she caught the pesky critter, the bad news is she didn’t know how to transport or how release the varmint. She was very concerned about getting sprayed and didn’t want to put it in her car. She had called several of my well-known competitors for assistance and their fees were out of line with her budget. She was very concerned about the cost of removing the animal and I tried to accommodate her. As you all know by now, I will gladly assist anyone in need, when possible. As a compromise, I traded removing the skunk in lieu of her live trap. In the end, everyone was happy, she got rid of the varmint and I got a new cage.
Picture Real Coyote Urine
Having Problems With Animals in your Attic And Want To Try It YourSelf.
Save Your Money & Try Our Coyote Urine.
8 Ounce Bottle
for
$6.99 Plus Shipping & Handling
Available only at
WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
Picture of The Month
Let me know what you think of this Cutie
http://www.trapperrron.com/blondie
What Should You Do When There Are Raccoon Babies In Your Chimney ?
Chimney Flue Caps will stop un-wanted visitors from taking up residence in your chimneys.
Fortunately, most people do not use their chimney during the breeding season of most mammals. In 4-8 weeks the babies will eventually be moved to another site. Waiting it out is the easiest solution. Using harassment techniques (noise) may speed up the eventual move, but the risk of abandonment exists. Once the babies are gone, CAP the chimney. As the saying goes "You can pay a little now or pay alot later !"
2009 SPRING SPECIAL #1
Chimney Flue Cap Service Includes Flue Inspection, Chimney Flue Cap, (Shown in Website WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM), and Installation.
$110.00 For the First Flue Cap Installation.
$35.00 For Each Additional Flue Cap.
2009 SPRING SPECIAL #2
Bathroom/Dryer Vent Bird Guards
Our Vent Cover Services includes Vent Inspection, Bird Guard, Removal of Birds/Nesting Materials and Installation.
$65.00 For the First 3 Vent Cover Installations.
$25.00 For Each Additional Vent Cover.
Why Wait - Schedule An Appointment To Install A Chimney Cap & Bird Guards Today !
Call (248) 426-0036
or visit
WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
As always, anytime you require a professional trapper, make sure they are licensed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resource and insured. Cost varies greatly so do your homework and call several trappers and compare pricing for the services offered.
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter goto
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
If you do not wish to receive any more emails, please respond with REMOVE in the Subject
Good Luck,
Ron Baker
a.k.a. Trapper Ron
Phone: 248-426-0036 (Eastern)
Humane Animal Removal & Relocation Services.
HTTP://WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week or Newsletters" in your print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from "Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week," an ezine featuring tips, tricks and tools for animal Control Issues.
Subscribe at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com/ and receive by weekly tips for dealing with animal control issues.
If you like these tips, please pass them on to your friends, clients and colleagues.
You are receiving this because you signed up for it at the Trapperron.com®
website at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com, you are a client or you told me you want to subscribe.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: Trapperron.com® respects your privacy and has a strict anti-spam policy.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Trapper Ron's New Book
I finally published my book, take a look.......it's a compilation of some of the funny experiences doing animal control work. Its amazing to me how people react to animal encounters - you will laugh as you may be able to relate to some of the people I helped....
Published thru blurb - you can see the cover and the first 15 pages if you like.
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1049950
Thanks
Baker
_________________________
Saving Wildlife From People.......
=================================
Thanks,
Trapper Ron
www.TRAPPERRON.COM
RGBASSOCIATES@MSN.COM
Published thru blurb - you can see the cover and the first 15 pages if you like.
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1049950
Thanks
Baker
_________________________
Saving Wildlife From People.......
=================================
Thanks,
Trapper Ron
www.TRAPPERRON.COM
RGBASSOCIATES@MSN.COM
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Trapper Ron's February NewsLetter
Trapper Ron is a local wildlife nuisance animal control operator serving the Farmington Hills and surrounding cities with solutions to animal control issues. We will be publishing this newsletter on a monthly basis, if you find this information useful please signup to receive regular updates and animal control stories.
Please forward our newsletter to all of your friends......
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter by Email Click the Following Link
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
WWW.TRAPPERRON.BLOGSPOT.COM
If there is something specific that you would like me to address in this Newsletter, email me anytime at:
rgbassociates@msn.com
Trapper Ron in the News
Detroit Free Press December 21, 2008
http://www.freep.com/article/20081221/NEWS05/812210387/1001/news
Detroit News January 20,2009
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090120/METRO/901200366/1409/METRO
The Oakland Press January 24, 2009
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/01/24/news/doc497b003a9911f395953694.txt
Story of the Month
Spring is almost here and already some animals have come out of hibernation. The trapping business in general becomes very slow during the winter months. Early to mid-March shows a slow but steady increase in varmint sightings, skunk smells and calls for the removal of the nuisance animals. I will spend a lot of time over the coming months trapping and relocating nuisance animals, such as raccoons, opossum, skunks, rats, mice and Coyotes from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas.
Many people ask, what do I do with the animals I live trap, such as skunks. My standard, favorite, answer is “Well, I let them go”, they always ask where do I release them, I respond, “At my next client, of course”. It usually takes about 5 to 10 seconds for it to register that I am kidding with them. Releasing animals is not rocket science; however, how I deal with a trapped skunk is a trade secret. I do not want to be responsible for a novice to accidentally get a special gift from their new striped friend. In reality, I must follow the guidelines outlined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The license that was issued to me, and my competitors, is very specific in dealing with animals caught in live traps. Most animals can be released in a habitat that is conducive to their well-being. Unfortunately, some animals need to be destroyed, such as rabid, injured, or animals that otherwise will cause harm to themselves or there surroundings.
Remember, animals are among us and for the most part they just want to live quietly and will remain unseen. With our expansion into animal habitats, our encounters will only increase. Removal should be considered when animals become a danger to humans or property. Apartment complex residents are usually the first to experience nuisance animal problems in the spring. The mere numbers of dumpsters in a large complex are a smorgasbord of fresh delicacies. Raccoons, Opossum, and Skunks are the main culprits that tend to startle residents as they dispose of their refuge.
Imagine yourself taking the garbage out early in the morning before you go to work. It’s still dark out as you walk to your dumpster across the parking area. You have done this chore a thousand times since you moved in with nothing to fear except the cold morning air. You approach the dumpster and lift the lid; it slams loudly metal against metal. Suddenly, one, two, or more raccoons jump out, or worse yet, you startled a skunk or two. I don’t care how brave you are; the surprise of this would rattle the nerves of anyone, including Trapper Ron.
Calls from homeowners, urban and rural, follow the apartment complexes. Skunks hibernate in January and February, usually for two coldest months of the year. You may have already noticed the smell of skunks in your area; they are looking for food and a cozy place to sleep during the daytime hours. Low-lying decks, preferably those with dryer vents exhausting warm air, are the preferred locations for bedding around homes. Skunks primarily eat grubs, insects, and worms when the ground is loose enough for them to dig. When the ground is frozen they will eat anything, including irresistible tidbits in garbage cans or dumpsters.
For those who are brave enough to capture a skunk on their own, live traps can be purchased at your local hardware store (or rent one from WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM). Bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. It may take a couple of days, and you may catch other animals in the process. Eventually you will trap the skunk or skunks in your area. I can tell you there is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped--now what.
I recently received a call from a local women who decided to live trap a skunk that was on her property. The good news is she caught the pesky critter, the bad news is she didn’t know how to transport or how release the varmint. She was very concerned about getting sprayed and didn’t want to put it in her car. She had called several of my well-known competitors for assistance and their fees were out of line with her budget. She was very concerned about the cost of removing the animal and I tried to accommodate her. As you all know by now, I will gladly assist anyone in need, when possible. As a compromise, I traded removing the skunk in lieu of her live trap. In the end, everyone was happy, she got rid of the varmint and I got a new cage.
Picture Real Coyote Urine
Having Problems With Animals in your Attic And Want To Try It YourSelf.
Save Your Money & Try Our Coyote Urine.
2 Ounce Bottle
for
$8.99 Plus Shipping & Handling
Available only at
WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
Picture of The Month
Let me know what you think of this Cutie
http://www.trapperrron.com/blondie
What Should You Do When There Are Raccoon Babies In Your Chimney ?
Chimney Flue Caps will stop un-wanted visitors from taking up residence in your chimneys.
Fortunately, most people do not use their chimney during the breeding season of most mammals. In 4-8 weeks the babies will eventually be moved to another site. Waiting it out is the easiest solution. Using harassment techniques (noise) may speed up the eventual move, but the risk of abandonment exists. Once the babies are gone, CAP the chimney. As the saying goes "You can pay a little now or pay alot later !"
2009 SPRING SPECIAL #1
Chimney Flue Cap Service Includes Flue Inspection, Chimney Flue Cap, (Shown in Website WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM), and Installation.
$110.00 For the First Flue Cap Installation.
$35.00 For Each Additional Flue Cap.
2009 SPRING SPECIAL #2
Bathroom/Dryer Vent Bird Guards
Our Vent Cover Services includes Vent Inspection, Bird Guard, Removal of Birds/Nesting Materials and Installation.
$65.00 For the First 3 Vent Cover Installations.
$25.00 For Each Additional Vent Cover.
Why Wait - Schedule An Appointment To Install A Chimney Cap & Bird Guards Today !
Call (248) 426-0036
or visit
WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
As always, anytime you require a professional trapper, make sure they are licensed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resource and insured. Cost varies greatly so do your homework and call several trappers and compare pricing for the services offered.
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter goto
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
If you do not wish to receive any more emails, please respond with REMOVE in the Subject
Good Luck,
Ron Baker
a.k.a. Trapper Ron
Phone: 248-426-0036 (Eastern)
Humane Animal Removal & Relocation Services.
HTTP://WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week or Newsletters" in your print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from "Trapper Ron's Tips of the Week," an ezine featuring tips, tricks and tools for animal Control Issues.
Subscribe at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com/ and receive by weekly tips for dealing with animal control issues.
If you like these tips, please pass them on to your friends, clients and colleagues.
You are receiving this because you signed up for it at the Trapperron.com®
website at http://www.trapperron.blogspot.com, you are a client or you told me you want to subscribe.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: Trapperron.com® respects your privacy and has a strict anti-spam policy.
Please forward our newsletter to all of your friends......
To Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter by Email Click the Following Link
Subscribe to Trapper Ron's Animal Control by Email
WWW.TRAPPERRON.BLOGSPOT.COM
If there is something specific that you would like me to address in this Newsletter, email me anytime at:
rgbassociates@msn.com
Trapper Ron in the News
Detroit Free Press December 21, 2008
http://www.freep.com/article/20081221/NEWS05/812210387/1001/news
Detroit News January 20,2009
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090120/METRO/901200366/1409/METRO
The Oakland Press January 24, 2009
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/01/24/news/doc497b003a9911f395953694.txt
Story of the Month
Spring is almost here and already some animals have come out of hibernation. The trapping business in general becomes very slow during the winter months. Early to mid-March shows a slow but steady increase in varmint sightings, skunk smells and calls for the removal of the nuisance animals. I will spend a lot of time over the coming months trapping and relocating nuisance animals, such as raccoons, opossum, skunks, rats, mice and Coyotes from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas.
Many people ask, what do I do with the animals I live trap, such as skunks. My standard, favorite, answer is “Well, I let them go”, they always ask where do I release them, I respond, “At my next client, of course”. It usually takes about 5 to 10 seconds for it to register that I am kidding with them. Releasing animals is not rocket science; however, how I deal with a trapped skunk is a trade secret. I do not want to be responsible for a novice to accidentally get a special gift from their new striped friend. In reality, I must follow the guidelines outlined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The license that was issued to me, and my competitors, is very specific in dealing with animals caught in live traps. Most animals can be released in a habitat that is conducive to their well-being. Unfortunately, some animals need to be destroyed, such as rabid, injured, or animals that otherwise will cause harm to themselves or there surroundings.
Remember, animals are among us and for the most part they just want to live quietly and will remain unseen. With our expansion into animal habitats, our encounters will only increase. Removal should be considered when animals become a danger to humans or property. Apartment complex residents are usually the first to experience nuisance animal problems in the spring. The mere numbers of dumpsters in a large complex are a smorgasbord of fresh delicacies. Raccoons, Opossum, and Skunks are the main culprits that tend to startle residents as they dispose of their refuge.
Imagine yourself taking the garbage out early in the morning before you go to work. It’s still dark out as you walk to your dumpster across the parking area. You have done this chore a thousand times since you moved in with nothing to fear except the cold morning air. You approach the dumpster and lift the lid; it slams loudly metal against metal. Suddenly, one, two, or more raccoons jump out, or worse yet, you startled a skunk or two. I don’t care how brave you are; the surprise of this would rattle the nerves of anyone, including Trapper Ron.
Calls from homeowners, urban and rural, follow the apartment complexes. Skunks hibernate in January and February, usually for two coldest months of the year. You may have already noticed the smell of skunks in your area; they are looking for food and a cozy place to sleep during the daytime hours. Low-lying decks, preferably those with dryer vents exhausting warm air, are the preferred locations for bedding around homes. Skunks primarily eat grubs, insects, and worms when the ground is loose enough for them to dig. When the ground is frozen they will eat anything, including irresistible tidbits in garbage cans or dumpsters.
For those who are brave enough to capture a skunk on their own, live traps can be purchased at your local hardware store (or rent one from WWW.TRAPPERRON.COM). Bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. It may take a couple of days, and you may catch other animals in the process. Eventually you will trap the skunk or skunks in your area. I can tell you there is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped--now what.
I recently received a call from a local women who decided to live trap a skunk that was on her property. The good news is she caught the pesky critter, the bad news is she didn’t know how to transport or how release the varmint. She was very concerned about getting sprayed and didn’t want to put it in her car. She had called several of my well-known competitors for assistance and their fees were out of line with her budget. She was very concerned about the cost of removing the animal and I tried to accommodate her. As you all know by now, I will gladly assist anyone in need, when possible. As a compromise, I traded removing the skunk in lieu of her live trap. In the end, everyone was happy, she got rid of the varmint and I got a new cage.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
The Sweet Smell of Spring Time Skunks
Let’s face it whether you see a skunk or smell a skunk the encounter is an unpleasant nose turning experience for most people. I have made a living out of trapping and relocating skunks and a host of other animals, such as raccoons, opossum, rats and mice, from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas. I can honesty tell you that there are exponentially more skunks than imaginable prowling our neighborhoods. Now, I don’t necessarily mind removing the animals for you because when you smell the odor of a skunk all I smell is the aroma of money.
There are a few simple tactics in removing skunks from you property. The first is to remove all food sources. Many people when they look at their lawns believe that they have mole problems, but in fact, many times they have skunk problems. Skunks can relentlessly tear up a lawn looking for grubs, which can easily be mistaken for moles tunnels and pop ups. Regardless if you believe it is moles or skunks, the first thing I recommend is to have your lawn checked and/or treated for grubs.
Secondly, I recommend taking your garbage out to the street the morning of garbage pick up days. Skunks are nocturnal creature’s typically venturing out between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Skunks are primarily carnivores and will eat anything that smells like rotting meat such as steak, chicken, hot dogs, etc… By waiting until the morning you remove an additional potentially tasty food source for the skunks as well as other varmints.
Additionally, skunks and opossum will take over ground hog holes for their dens. Fill in all holes in your yard that may have been used by a ground hog or any holes that are large enough to allow a large house cat to enter. You may have to keep filling the same hole for a couple of days, but eventually the skunk will tire of re-digging his sleeping quarters each morning and will move on to an easier location to bed down.
Low laying decks are the skunk’s favorite bedding location. It offers a safe and warm location away from dogs, people and other predators who wish to harm them. You can deter skunks by barricading the outer perimeter of your deck with decorative block or wood. Skunks are inherently lazy and will not bother themselves with digging under the blocks to get to a bed site.
Lastly, you can go to your local hardware store and purchase a live trap (Average Price about $45.00) large enough for a skunk, bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. There is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped— NOW WHAT! Well I can’t help you with that, you can drive it far away from your property and release it back into the wild…but be careful, they can become very edgy by the time you open the trap to freedom. I won’t recommend transporting live skunks in trunks of cars for obvious reasons; use a pickup truck without a cap.
Oh, by the way when trapping for skunks, don’t let you dog out of the house in morning to do its duty. I can almost guarantee that they will go right up to the cage of the trapped skunk and more than likely your one problem will double.
The following recipe works well when you or a pet are sprayed during a skunk encounter. Mix quart of hydrogen peroxide with a cup of baking powder and a tablespoon of Dawn dish soap in a bucket. Stir until thoroughly combined and wash yourself/pet liberally. This is not 100 percent, but it seems to work fairly well. The trick is not to allow yourself or pets to get sprayed in the first place. If you are wondering, I have never been sprayed.
If you still have issues with a skunk and would like to have professional come out and review your situation, make sure they are insured and licensed with the Department of Natural Resources. There are a number of company’s that will take care of trapping and removing animals, do your homework and make sure you know what are all of the costs associated with the services and if there are any guarantees.
There are a few simple tactics in removing skunks from you property. The first is to remove all food sources. Many people when they look at their lawns believe that they have mole problems, but in fact, many times they have skunk problems. Skunks can relentlessly tear up a lawn looking for grubs, which can easily be mistaken for moles tunnels and pop ups. Regardless if you believe it is moles or skunks, the first thing I recommend is to have your lawn checked and/or treated for grubs.
Secondly, I recommend taking your garbage out to the street the morning of garbage pick up days. Skunks are nocturnal creature’s typically venturing out between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Skunks are primarily carnivores and will eat anything that smells like rotting meat such as steak, chicken, hot dogs, etc… By waiting until the morning you remove an additional potentially tasty food source for the skunks as well as other varmints.
Additionally, skunks and opossum will take over ground hog holes for their dens. Fill in all holes in your yard that may have been used by a ground hog or any holes that are large enough to allow a large house cat to enter. You may have to keep filling the same hole for a couple of days, but eventually the skunk will tire of re-digging his sleeping quarters each morning and will move on to an easier location to bed down.
Low laying decks are the skunk’s favorite bedding location. It offers a safe and warm location away from dogs, people and other predators who wish to harm them. You can deter skunks by barricading the outer perimeter of your deck with decorative block or wood. Skunks are inherently lazy and will not bother themselves with digging under the blocks to get to a bed site.
Lastly, you can go to your local hardware store and purchase a live trap (Average Price about $45.00) large enough for a skunk, bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. There is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped— NOW WHAT! Well I can’t help you with that, you can drive it far away from your property and release it back into the wild…but be careful, they can become very edgy by the time you open the trap to freedom. I won’t recommend transporting live skunks in trunks of cars for obvious reasons; use a pickup truck without a cap.
Oh, by the way when trapping for skunks, don’t let you dog out of the house in morning to do its duty. I can almost guarantee that they will go right up to the cage of the trapped skunk and more than likely your one problem will double.
The following recipe works well when you or a pet are sprayed during a skunk encounter. Mix quart of hydrogen peroxide with a cup of baking powder and a tablespoon of Dawn dish soap in a bucket. Stir until thoroughly combined and wash yourself/pet liberally. This is not 100 percent, but it seems to work fairly well. The trick is not to allow yourself or pets to get sprayed in the first place. If you are wondering, I have never been sprayed.
If you still have issues with a skunk and would like to have professional come out and review your situation, make sure they are insured and licensed with the Department of Natural Resources. There are a number of company’s that will take care of trapping and removing animals, do your homework and make sure you know what are all of the costs associated with the services and if there are any guarantees.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Cougars In Michigan - Group Needs Our Help
Outdoor Notebook: Deer hunters asked to watch for cougars
Compiled and edited by Steve Griffin
11/08/2007
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The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is asking Michigan deer hunters to help it identify and protect an endangered species, the cougar, by reporting any sightings they experience or sign they encounter.
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11/08/2007
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The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is asking Michigan deer hunters to help it identify and protect an endangered species, the cougar, by reporting any sightings they experience or sign they encounter.
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Thursday, November 08, 2007
Study can help residents address nuisance wildlife
Study can help residents address nuisance wildlife
Andrew Sawmiller is a staff writer for the Spinal Column Newsweekly
November 07, 2007 - West Bloomfield Township has completed a wildlife study requested earlier this year to aid in managing what appears to some to be a growing population of bothersome animals in the lake-filled community.
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Sunday, November 04, 2007
Fox - Rabbies Scare
Health officials try to nip rabies scare
Michigan cases quadruple so far in '07, but some say it may be due to rise in testing
Michigan cases quadruple so far in '07, but some say it may be due to rise in testing
Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News
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PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP -- Larry Root never gave much thought to rabies until one day, while he was minding his own business, a crazed fox sank its teeth into his foot and leg.
The 30-pound critter had its way in his Plymouth Township neighborhood earlier this month, mauling a jogger, nipping at a condominium worker and biting Root as he left his vehicle.
Root struck back, whacking the fox to death with a shovel, but the mad mammal had its revenge. A few days later, tests confirmed it was rabid, forcing Root to undergo a series of five shots to ensure he didn't get the deadly disease so nasty it takes its name from the Latin word for "madness."
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Wolves In the Northern Lower Peninsula ?
When more wolves draw near, how will we react?
October 28, 2007
By ERIC SHARP Detroit Free Press
GRAYLING, Mich. — Our oldest son, Cam, is 32, yet he vividly remembers a night when he was 10 and sleeping in a tent near a lake in Ontario, where a bush plane had dropped us off for a week of fishing.We had flown in with Craig Porter, now the Detroit Free Press deputy photo editor, and the late Lee Day, our copy desk chief, and we would amuse ourselves at night by calling to the packs of gray wolves we could hear howling in the hills around us, some of them many miles away. When the wolves answered, I could feel Cam snuggle closer and shiver as he listened to their indescribably wild songs.One night, just as we were dropping off to sleep, I heard him whisper urgently, "Dad! Dad! They're here!" Half-groggy, I didn't understand what he meant at first. But as I looked through the tent flap, I saw something moving in the faint light from the stars and the dying fire and realized it was two wolves, which apparently had run into our camp by accident.They were skittish, and we could see the firelight reflected in their eyes as they swung their heads around trying to figure out what the heck this strange-smelling place was.They must have seen some movement in the tent because both animals suddenly spun on their hind legs and were gone in a flash, so close we could hear their toenails skittering on the rocks. We saw them for only five seconds, yet those seconds are among the clearest memories I carry from a life spent in the outdoors.That night came to mind recently when the state Department of Natural Resources confirmed the presence of at least three wolves in the northern Lower Peninsula. The DNR also said it hasn't been able to get signals from another 20 or so wolves fitted with radio collars in the Upper Peninsula.A radio-collared wolf was killed near Rogers City by a trapper who said he thought it was an unusually large coyote. Then a Presque Isle County resident asked the DNR to look at some unusual tracks on his property, and a biologist confirmed they were wolf tracks.The DNR thinks some of the wolves whose radio collars can't be detected might have crossed the ice at the Straits of Mackinac to the Lower Peninsula.While the confirmation of wolves in the Lower Peninsula has thrilled wolf lovers, it will stir equally strong emotions among wolf haters. Michiganders will have to face this question: How many of these beautiful but controversial animals are we prepared to put up with, compared to the number the habitat can sustain?I occasionally hear hunters in the Upper Peninsula complain that wolves are responsible for drastic reductions in deer numbers. That's ridiculous. The DNR estimates the UP wolf population at about 360. Even if it were double that number, and every wolf ate a deer a week (a high estimate), wolves in the UP would still kill only a fraction of the deer taken by hunters or that starve each winter. I would bet cars kill more deer in the UP than wolves do.The public's reaction will be interesting when the wolves begin knocking off livestock and pets like dogs, which they will do if they get the chance. Remember, while they look like dogs, gray wolves are just as wild as any other predator and a lot smarter than most.About 20 years ago, we had a small summer cabin on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, and one year we arrived to find that a lot of people had new dogs. At first I thought we must be seeing the work of the world's greatest puppy salesman, but when I asked a neighbor, she answered, "Oh, it's the wolves." It turned out that the wolves live mostly in the mountainous interior of the island, but in the rare, severe winter, they come down from the hills and go through neighborhoods snatching up dogs.That shouldn't prove to be a big problem in Michigan. We have tough winters, but there are so many deer, the wolves can survive nicely on them. But I wonder what will happen if the wolves in one pack figure out they can make a much easier living by hanging out near a town and eating those four-legged offerings the nice people put out for them?I also can guarantee that some Lower Peninsula hunters will begin screaming that wolves are eating all of their deer.It's a lot easier to blame wolves than to admit that we created a deer herd way too large for the environment. And we raised deer hunters' expectations to unrealistic levels when they had unusually high success rates.
October 28, 2007
By ERIC SHARP Detroit Free Press
GRAYLING, Mich. — Our oldest son, Cam, is 32, yet he vividly remembers a night when he was 10 and sleeping in a tent near a lake in Ontario, where a bush plane had dropped us off for a week of fishing.We had flown in with Craig Porter, now the Detroit Free Press deputy photo editor, and the late Lee Day, our copy desk chief, and we would amuse ourselves at night by calling to the packs of gray wolves we could hear howling in the hills around us, some of them many miles away. When the wolves answered, I could feel Cam snuggle closer and shiver as he listened to their indescribably wild songs.One night, just as we were dropping off to sleep, I heard him whisper urgently, "Dad! Dad! They're here!" Half-groggy, I didn't understand what he meant at first. But as I looked through the tent flap, I saw something moving in the faint light from the stars and the dying fire and realized it was two wolves, which apparently had run into our camp by accident.They were skittish, and we could see the firelight reflected in their eyes as they swung their heads around trying to figure out what the heck this strange-smelling place was.They must have seen some movement in the tent because both animals suddenly spun on their hind legs and were gone in a flash, so close we could hear their toenails skittering on the rocks. We saw them for only five seconds, yet those seconds are among the clearest memories I carry from a life spent in the outdoors.That night came to mind recently when the state Department of Natural Resources confirmed the presence of at least three wolves in the northern Lower Peninsula. The DNR also said it hasn't been able to get signals from another 20 or so wolves fitted with radio collars in the Upper Peninsula.A radio-collared wolf was killed near Rogers City by a trapper who said he thought it was an unusually large coyote. Then a Presque Isle County resident asked the DNR to look at some unusual tracks on his property, and a biologist confirmed they were wolf tracks.The DNR thinks some of the wolves whose radio collars can't be detected might have crossed the ice at the Straits of Mackinac to the Lower Peninsula.While the confirmation of wolves in the Lower Peninsula has thrilled wolf lovers, it will stir equally strong emotions among wolf haters. Michiganders will have to face this question: How many of these beautiful but controversial animals are we prepared to put up with, compared to the number the habitat can sustain?I occasionally hear hunters in the Upper Peninsula complain that wolves are responsible for drastic reductions in deer numbers. That's ridiculous. The DNR estimates the UP wolf population at about 360. Even if it were double that number, and every wolf ate a deer a week (a high estimate), wolves in the UP would still kill only a fraction of the deer taken by hunters or that starve each winter. I would bet cars kill more deer in the UP than wolves do.The public's reaction will be interesting when the wolves begin knocking off livestock and pets like dogs, which they will do if they get the chance. Remember, while they look like dogs, gray wolves are just as wild as any other predator and a lot smarter than most.About 20 years ago, we had a small summer cabin on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, and one year we arrived to find that a lot of people had new dogs. At first I thought we must be seeing the work of the world's greatest puppy salesman, but when I asked a neighbor, she answered, "Oh, it's the wolves." It turned out that the wolves live mostly in the mountainous interior of the island, but in the rare, severe winter, they come down from the hills and go through neighborhoods snatching up dogs.That shouldn't prove to be a big problem in Michigan. We have tough winters, but there are so many deer, the wolves can survive nicely on them. But I wonder what will happen if the wolves in one pack figure out they can make a much easier living by hanging out near a town and eating those four-legged offerings the nice people put out for them?I also can guarantee that some Lower Peninsula hunters will begin screaming that wolves are eating all of their deer.It's a lot easier to blame wolves than to admit that we created a deer herd way too large for the environment. And we raised deer hunters' expectations to unrealistic levels when they had unusually high success rates.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Unusual Deer Struck By Car In UP
In the Fall issue of Wild Rivers Guide (a local tourist and recreation newspaper) is the following article:Deer/automobile crashes numbered 45,000 in Wisconsin last year
[Excerpts:] - Deer are a deadly and costly driving hazard on Wisconsin highways. Last year there were more than 45,000 deer/auto collisions in Wisconsin resulting in six deaths, more than 600 injured and $100-million in property damage. Many of these accidents occur in November. Deer/auto collisions also cost the auto insurance industry about $2,000 per claim, according to the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance (WIA).[End excerpts.]Interesting. Speaking of deer...A motorist struck a "Sitka deer" on U.S.-2 in Quinnesec, Michigan, this week (a short drive from my northern Wisconsin home). Native to Europe, Sitka deer are also stocked at game farms that cater to hunters. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) believes the animal is a possible "escapee" from just such a farm. I searched for the following article after the girl at the BP station in Norway, MI, told me she witnessed the accident and called all her friends to tell them she "saw a car hit a moose!"
European deer involved in crash near Quinnesec
Iron Mountain Daily News, 22-OCT-2007
[Article includes photo.]
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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Monday, April 30, 2007
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Let’s face it whether you see a skunk or smell a skunk the encounter is an unpleasant nose turning experience for most people. I have made a living out of trapping and relocating skunks and a host of other animals, such as raccoons, opossum, rats and mice, from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas. I can honesty tell you that there are exponentially more skunks than imaginable prowling our neighborhoods. Now, I don’t necessarily mind removing the animals for you because when you smell the odor of a skunk all I smell is the aroma of money.
There are a few simple tactics in removing skunks from you property. The first is to remove all food sources. Many people when they look at their lawns believe that they have mole problems, but in fact, many times they have skunk problems. Skunks can relentlessly tear up a lawn looking for grubs, which can easily be mistaken for moles tunnels and pop ups. Regardless if you believe it is moles or skunks, the first thing I recommend is to have your lawn checked and/or treated for grubs.
Secondly, I recommend taking your garbage out to the street the morning of garbage pick up days. Skunks are nocturnal creature’s typically venturing out between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Skunks are primarily carnivores and will eat anything that smells like rotting meat such as steak, chicken, hot dogs, etc… By waiting until the morning you remove an additional potentially tasty food source for the skunks as well as other varmints.
Additionally, skunks and opossum will take over ground hog holes for their dens. Fill in all holes in your yard that may have been used by a ground hog or any holes that are large enough to allow a large house cat to enter. You may have to keep filling the same hole for a couple of days, but eventually the skunk will tire of re-digging his sleeping quarters each morning and will move on to an easier location to bed down.
Low laying decks are the skunk’s favorite bedding location. It offers a safe and warm location away from dogs, people and other predators who wish to harm them. You can deter skunks by barricading the outer perimeter of your deck with decorative block or wood. Skunks are inherently lazy and will not bother themselves with digging under the blocks to get to a bed site.
Lastly, you can go to your local hardware store and purchase a live trap (Average Price about $45.00) large enough for a skunk, bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. There is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped— NOW WHAT! Well I can’t help you with that, you can drive it far away from your property and release it back into the wild…but be careful, they can become very edgy by the time you open the trap to freedom. I won’t recommend transporting live skunks in trunks of cars for obvious reasons; use a pickup truck without a cap.
Oh, by the way when trapping for skunks, don’t let you dog out of the house in morning to do its duty. I can almost guarantee that they will go right up to the cage of the trapped skunk and more than likely your one problem will double.
The following recipe works well when you or a pet are sprayed during a skunk encounter. Mix quart of hydrogen peroxide with a cup of baking powder and a tablespoon of Dawn dish soap in a bucket. Stir until thoroughly combined and wash yourself/pet liberally. This is not 100 percent, but it seems to work fairly well. The trick is not to allow yourself or pets to get sprayed in the first place. If you are wondering, I have never been sprayed.
If you still have issues with a skunk and would like to have professional come out and review your situation, make sure they are insured and licensed with the Department of Natural Resources. There are a number of company’s that will take care of trapping and removing animals, do your homework and make sure you know what are all of the costs associated with the services and if there are any guarantees.
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Let’s face it whether you see a skunk or smell a skunk the encounter is an unpleasant nose turning experience for most people. I have made a living out of trapping and relocating skunks and a host of other animals, such as raccoons, opossum, rats and mice, from property in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and surrounding areas. I can honesty tell you that there are exponentially more skunks than imaginable prowling our neighborhoods. Now, I don’t necessarily mind removing the animals for you because when you smell the odor of a skunk all I smell is the aroma of money.
There are a few simple tactics in removing skunks from you property. The first is to remove all food sources. Many people when they look at their lawns believe that they have mole problems, but in fact, many times they have skunk problems. Skunks can relentlessly tear up a lawn looking for grubs, which can easily be mistaken for moles tunnels and pop ups. Regardless if you believe it is moles or skunks, the first thing I recommend is to have your lawn checked and/or treated for grubs.
Secondly, I recommend taking your garbage out to the street the morning of garbage pick up days. Skunks are nocturnal creature’s typically venturing out between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Skunks are primarily carnivores and will eat anything that smells like rotting meat such as steak, chicken, hot dogs, etc… By waiting until the morning you remove an additional potentially tasty food source for the skunks as well as other varmints.
Additionally, skunks and opossum will take over ground hog holes for their dens. Fill in all holes in your yard that may have been used by a ground hog or any holes that are large enough to allow a large house cat to enter. You may have to keep filling the same hole for a couple of days, but eventually the skunk will tire of re-digging his sleeping quarters each morning and will move on to an easier location to bed down.
Low laying decks are the skunk’s favorite bedding location. It offers a safe and warm location away from dogs, people and other predators who wish to harm them. You can deter skunks by barricading the outer perimeter of your deck with decorative block or wood. Skunks are inherently lazy and will not bother themselves with digging under the blocks to get to a bed site.
Lastly, you can go to your local hardware store and purchase a live trap (Average Price about $45.00) large enough for a skunk, bait it accordingly, and wait for your skunk to be trapped. There is no greater feeling when you trap the animal that has caused your nose to turn. The problem comes after the animal is trapped— NOW WHAT! Well I can’t help you with that, you can drive it far away from your property and release it back into the wild…but be careful, they can become very edgy by the time you open the trap to freedom. I won’t recommend transporting live skunks in trunks of cars for obvious reasons; use a pickup truck without a cap.
Oh, by the way when trapping for skunks, don’t let you dog out of the house in morning to do its duty. I can almost guarantee that they will go right up to the cage of the trapped skunk and more than likely your one problem will double.
The following recipe works well when you or a pet are sprayed during a skunk encounter. Mix quart of hydrogen peroxide with a cup of baking powder and a tablespoon of Dawn dish soap in a bucket. Stir until thoroughly combined and wash yourself/pet liberally. This is not 100 percent, but it seems to work fairly well. The trick is not to allow yourself or pets to get sprayed in the first place. If you are wondering, I have never been sprayed.
If you still have issues with a skunk and would like to have professional come out and review your situation, make sure they are insured and licensed with the Department of Natural Resources. There are a number of company’s that will take care of trapping and removing animals, do your homework and make sure you know what are all of the costs associated with the services and if there are any guarantees.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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Trapper Ron Baker has over 20 years of wildlife control experience, stories and advice for you to enjoy. He has handled every thing from mice, squirrels, skunks, ground hogs, raccoons, birds, bees, muskrats, coyote, and opossum.
Trapper Ron is licensed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a Wildlife Nuisance Animal Control Operator. LC# RC613.
The typical service includes setting live traps, daily baiting, and removal of all animals for one standard fixed price. Our competition charges a setup fee and a per animal fee. This can get very expensive particularly if they catch animals not targeted.
Many of our clients say that they wished they called Trapper Ron first.
As always, anytime you require a professional trapper, make sure they are licensed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resource and insured. Cost varies greatly so do your homework and call several trappers and compare pricing for the services offered. Ron Baker is the owner of Trapper Ron’s Humane Animal Removal & Relocation Services located in Farmington Hills. He assists homeowners and business with all wildlife nuisance issues in Farmington and surrounding cities.
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Monday, March 19, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Infamous Uncle Don - Squirrels That Bite !
Careful review of the situation requires common sense. Never approach a wild animal unless you are positive there is no danger. Over the years I have accumulated story after story from experiences dealing with nuisance animals. The following is another story where common sense failed and the outcome turned out to be a painful lesson.
While growing up we would visit my Uncle Don and Aunt Jane’s home on the East Side in Warren. I need to give a little background on Uncle Don. Uncle Don is a great guy who would do anything for anyone. The problem: Uncle Don has extremely bad luck when it comes to his hands and fingers. For as long as I can remember he never had all ten digits on his hands. Uncle Don worked in steel plants, most of his life, where there was an inherent danger usually causing injuries to hands and fingers.
His most recent injury was caused a week before his daughters wedding. He was loading a truck with large steel coils when one fell off and rolled towards him. At the last second he managed to push himself out of the way, unfortunately his hands were slightly crushed in the incident. Since his hands were bandaged, his dinner at the wedding had to cut by his wife.
Now that you know about Uncle Don, let talk about animal safety. Uncle Don isn’t a careless man by any means, just un-lucky when it came to his hands. I was told of a story that happened many years ago. Uncle Don went camping up north with some friends and relatives. They where having a fun spending time in the woods hiking, biking and enjoying the fresh air. Uncle Don while hiking came across a squirrel, which appeared to be dead in the trail. He examined it for a while and decided that he would take it back to camp for everyone to see. Uncle Don knelt down then reached out to pick it up. The squirrel regained consciousness just as Uncle Don attempted to grab it by the tail. The squirrel twisted around and then bit down on the tip of one of the two remaining fingers on Uncle Don’s right hand.
In a panic Uncle Don swung his hand, in a whipping motion, trying to get the squirrel to release his finger resulting in the squirrel to clamp down harder. Every attempt to shake the squirrel loose didn’t work. Frantically Uncle Don, not sure what to do, started to slam the squirrel up against a tree trunk; still the determined squirrel would not release its bite. Witnesses in the area say that they saw a person running around in the woods like a madman screaming in pain and begging for someone to help him. Not knowing what else to do, he noticed a stream, he ran to the edge and dunked his hand into the water. Uncle Don was amazed that that squirrel didn’t immediately release its grip. Unfortunately the squirrel drowned and still the squirrel wouldn’t let go. With the animal, now dead, hanging limp off the tip of finger, he decided to go back to the camp.
When the initial laughter subsided, his comrades, realizing this was a serious matter contemplated how to get the varmint off of Uncle Don’s finger. They tried a number of ways but eventually they had to pry the squirrel off of his finger with a pair of pliers.
To this day, Uncle Don tells this story whenever he sees squirrels in the yard; it seems to get funnier every time he tells it. My point in telling this story is that squirrels are wild and unpredictable animals not to be taken for granted. When I hear that people are hand-feeding squirrels in the neighborhood, I think about uncle Don and wonder what it would take for the squirrel to latch onto the hand that feeds it. Moral of the store is to let your common sense dictate your actions and never hand feed wild animals, they have teeth and they can bite; just ask Uncle Don.
While growing up we would visit my Uncle Don and Aunt Jane’s home on the East Side in Warren. I need to give a little background on Uncle Don. Uncle Don is a great guy who would do anything for anyone. The problem: Uncle Don has extremely bad luck when it comes to his hands and fingers. For as long as I can remember he never had all ten digits on his hands. Uncle Don worked in steel plants, most of his life, where there was an inherent danger usually causing injuries to hands and fingers.
His most recent injury was caused a week before his daughters wedding. He was loading a truck with large steel coils when one fell off and rolled towards him. At the last second he managed to push himself out of the way, unfortunately his hands were slightly crushed in the incident. Since his hands were bandaged, his dinner at the wedding had to cut by his wife.
Now that you know about Uncle Don, let talk about animal safety. Uncle Don isn’t a careless man by any means, just un-lucky when it came to his hands. I was told of a story that happened many years ago. Uncle Don went camping up north with some friends and relatives. They where having a fun spending time in the woods hiking, biking and enjoying the fresh air. Uncle Don while hiking came across a squirrel, which appeared to be dead in the trail. He examined it for a while and decided that he would take it back to camp for everyone to see. Uncle Don knelt down then reached out to pick it up. The squirrel regained consciousness just as Uncle Don attempted to grab it by the tail. The squirrel twisted around and then bit down on the tip of one of the two remaining fingers on Uncle Don’s right hand.
In a panic Uncle Don swung his hand, in a whipping motion, trying to get the squirrel to release his finger resulting in the squirrel to clamp down harder. Every attempt to shake the squirrel loose didn’t work. Frantically Uncle Don, not sure what to do, started to slam the squirrel up against a tree trunk; still the determined squirrel would not release its bite. Witnesses in the area say that they saw a person running around in the woods like a madman screaming in pain and begging for someone to help him. Not knowing what else to do, he noticed a stream, he ran to the edge and dunked his hand into the water. Uncle Don was amazed that that squirrel didn’t immediately release its grip. Unfortunately the squirrel drowned and still the squirrel wouldn’t let go. With the animal, now dead, hanging limp off the tip of finger, he decided to go back to the camp.
When the initial laughter subsided, his comrades, realizing this was a serious matter contemplated how to get the varmint off of Uncle Don’s finger. They tried a number of ways but eventually they had to pry the squirrel off of his finger with a pair of pliers.
To this day, Uncle Don tells this story whenever he sees squirrels in the yard; it seems to get funnier every time he tells it. My point in telling this story is that squirrels are wild and unpredictable animals not to be taken for granted. When I hear that people are hand-feeding squirrels in the neighborhood, I think about uncle Don and wonder what it would take for the squirrel to latch onto the hand that feeds it. Moral of the store is to let your common sense dictate your actions and never hand feed wild animals, they have teeth and they can bite; just ask Uncle Don.
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