When you find yourself in need of a Wildlife Manager or Trapper do your homework.
Check the list of nuisance trappers on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Then check with the county and city that business is in an verify they have an active business license.
Google them... Do they have a website? Is there any feedback on them? Are they licensed insured, and/or bonded? Who are they affiliated with?
Dixie Trapper is Licensed - Although a "nuisance trapper" license is not required in the State of Florida we have a Hunting License, Trapping License, and a Mallard Control Permit.
Dixie Trapper holds a Polk County Business Tax certificate (formerly known as a Business license) and the same for the City of Lakeland. We are insured and if you require us to be bonded we will obtain a bond. They are fairly inexpensive and simple to obtain.
Dixie Trapper is affiliated with the Florida Trappers Association, The National Trappers Association, The National Rifle Association, National Fire Prevention Association, and the National Safety Council.
Dixie Trapper has the latest in modern technology in equipment and safety equipment. We focus on non-lethal methods of Wildlife Management.
Our service vehicle is equipped with the technology to process your payment electronically, printed or emailed receipts, contracts and educational materials.
We offer more services than we used to and are partnered with other Wildlife Managers in the area.
For more information please visit www.DixieTrapper.com
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Good snake to have around.
This little fella was trying to get warmed up before the storm yesterday afternoon.
People complain about him, however I leave him alone because this is a snake you should be thankful to have around.
This is a Southern Black Racer. The average size is
20 to 56 inches, however I believe the longest on record is 72 inches.
They eat lizards, snakes, frogs, insects, rodents and small birds.
You should take note that the Black Racer has a white
chin and sometimes a brown chin. The Indigo has a
black or reddish orange chin
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Flooding, your home and Wildlife
This morning 06/05/2013 a flood watch has been put into effect in Polk County Florida until tomorrow night.
With the heavy rain and the water levels rising you can expect to see wildlife you may not normally see.
This does not mean you need to load the shotgun and break out the machete. This wildlife does not want to hang out with you and if you don't roll out the welcome mat they will simply move on.
If you forgot to close up that hole in the soffit or put a new latch on the shed door you might find yourself with a new and unwanted resident. if that happens give Dixie Trapper a call and we can discuss resolutions to your situation that can be a "win win" for you and the wildlife.
If a venomous snake is the problem we can help with that aswell.
Please visit www.DixieTrapper.com for more information.
With the heavy rain and the water levels rising you can expect to see wildlife you may not normally see.
This does not mean you need to load the shotgun and break out the machete. This wildlife does not want to hang out with you and if you don't roll out the welcome mat they will simply move on.
If you forgot to close up that hole in the soffit or put a new latch on the shed door you might find yourself with a new and unwanted resident. if that happens give Dixie Trapper a call and we can discuss resolutions to your situation that can be a "win win" for you and the wildlife.
If a venomous snake is the problem we can help with that aswell.
Please visit www.DixieTrapper.com for more information.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Remediation is a must!
It's very disturbing how I walk into a customers home and find out that I'm not the first Wildlife Manager to remove an animal from their home and to find that no remediation was done, and in some cases not even recommended.
Wildlife that enters your home or other buildings can be removed, however if you or the wildlife manager you call does not follow up with remediation to prevent a recurrence than I can guarantee that you will have problems again.
You do not just need to be concerned with keeping the wildlife out. You also need to be concerned with parasites and diseases that the wildlife has left behind or that will result in failure to properly clean the area and remove any nest, or other site that the wildlife inhabited.
Yes remediation can be expensive, however most takes less than a hour and cost less than $50.00 depending on your situation.
Example #1
A customer had an Armadillo under his mobile home that got into the A/C duct work. Dixie Trapper went in and trapped the Armadillo and then recommended replacing the damaged ductwork, and repairing the skirting of the mobile home. The cost of the remediation was $165.00 This included skirting down one whole side of the mobile home, about 60 bricks and 10 feet of ductwork and one hour of labor.
To Date the customer has not had a recurrence.
Example #2
A customer had a Squirrel in her chimney. Dixie Trapper removed the Squirrel and recommended the chimney be capped and the area the Squirrel was in be disinfected. The She agreed and Dixie Trapper placed a mesh cap over the chimney opening and disinfected the area. This job was so small we just included the remediation in the cost of the service call. Customers cost was $65.00
To date the cap is still in place and there has been no recurrence.
Example #3
A customer had Squirrels in his attic. Dixie Trapper removed the squirrels and upon inspection found none of the vents or the chimney had any covers on them. One of the vents had been chewed on and inside the attic space we found a hole chewed into the flex duct from the shower fan to the vent pipe. A small nest was found in the area. Dixie Trapper removed all the nest made in the insulation and disinfected the area. The customer capped the vents himself and replaced the insulation. The remediation Dixie Trapper conducted was included in the service call because the customer decided to have the waste placed in his trash and covered the vents and chimney himself. The quote for remediation was $75.00 if the customer had decided to have us do it all and remove the waste.
Sometimes the remediation needed requires a licensed contractor. It is highly recommended that you follow through with all of the recommendations for remediation on your inspection report. To have an inspection or removal without resolving the issues, access point or debris is simply leaving the welcome mat out for another animal to take the place of the one you just got rid of.
www.dixietrapper.com
Wildlife that enters your home or other buildings can be removed, however if you or the wildlife manager you call does not follow up with remediation to prevent a recurrence than I can guarantee that you will have problems again.
You do not just need to be concerned with keeping the wildlife out. You also need to be concerned with parasites and diseases that the wildlife has left behind or that will result in failure to properly clean the area and remove any nest, or other site that the wildlife inhabited.
Yes remediation can be expensive, however most takes less than a hour and cost less than $50.00 depending on your situation.
Example #1
A customer had an Armadillo under his mobile home that got into the A/C duct work. Dixie Trapper went in and trapped the Armadillo and then recommended replacing the damaged ductwork, and repairing the skirting of the mobile home. The cost of the remediation was $165.00 This included skirting down one whole side of the mobile home, about 60 bricks and 10 feet of ductwork and one hour of labor.
To Date the customer has not had a recurrence.
Example #2
A customer had a Squirrel in her chimney. Dixie Trapper removed the Squirrel and recommended the chimney be capped and the area the Squirrel was in be disinfected. The She agreed and Dixie Trapper placed a mesh cap over the chimney opening and disinfected the area. This job was so small we just included the remediation in the cost of the service call. Customers cost was $65.00
To date the cap is still in place and there has been no recurrence.
Example #3
A customer had Squirrels in his attic. Dixie Trapper removed the squirrels and upon inspection found none of the vents or the chimney had any covers on them. One of the vents had been chewed on and inside the attic space we found a hole chewed into the flex duct from the shower fan to the vent pipe. A small nest was found in the area. Dixie Trapper removed all the nest made in the insulation and disinfected the area. The customer capped the vents himself and replaced the insulation. The remediation Dixie Trapper conducted was included in the service call because the customer decided to have the waste placed in his trash and covered the vents and chimney himself. The quote for remediation was $75.00 if the customer had decided to have us do it all and remove the waste.
Sometimes the remediation needed requires a licensed contractor. It is highly recommended that you follow through with all of the recommendations for remediation on your inspection report. To have an inspection or removal without resolving the issues, access point or debris is simply leaving the welcome mat out for another animal to take the place of the one you just got rid of.
www.dixietrapper.com
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