Florida's wildlife and the human population

Florida's wildlife and the human population are encountering each other more often than ever before. As we develop and invade more wildlife habitat is reduced and fragmented, encounters between humans and wildlife become more common. For most people, observing wildlife is an enjoyable experience; however when wildlife causes damage to your home and/or property or attempts to move into your living space, that enjoyment can turn to irritation or fear.

Wildlife is doing their best to survive and raise their young. Developing an appreciation and understanding of wildlife can help you learn to accept them and live in harmony with them without resorting to extreme measures.

Feeding wildlife is a certain death sentence for most all wildlife and is unlawful in most cases.

Making simple repairs to your home and conducting routine maintenance on your home and out buildings and in some cases making minor improvements and/or changes will help wildlife proof your home and help reduce the opportunity for negative wildlife encounters.

Bringing pets inside at night will keep them safe from hungry predators.  Feeding pets inside or taking in pet food for the night will keep from inadvertently providing a free hand out to wildlife.

Although relocation is sometimes necessary, trapping and relocating wildlife is a last resort and only warranted if all other measures have failed and an animal becomes a threat.

Relocating wildlife is not always an option and is most often a death sentence for the relocated wildlife.  Euthanasia is sometimes required by Florida Law; however I always disclose this upfront so the property owner knows what’s at stake prior to determining a course of action.

Simply removing one animal may only serve to open up territory for others to move in.   Removal must be followed by remediation and you should always follow the recommendations on the inspection report we provide for you.

Inspection reports are always emailed to you with full color photographs and recommendations within 24 hours of completing an inspection.