What makes your company different?
We're here to help, and we want to do so while keeping in mind the effects we have on the environment and the ecosystems we're disturbing. Poisons are never used, and the only chemicals we use are completely biodegradable, and derived from completely natural sources.
Do you use poisons?
No, poisons are inhumane, careless, and often ineffective ways to deal with a problem. Poising can lead to problems such as second hand poisonings (although extremely rare), environmental damage, and odor problems caused by a rodent dying somewhere uncontrollable such as under your bathtub or inside a wall, rather than where we have strategically place the traps that we use instead.
Company X has me on a contract, why is your method better?
Company X has you on a contract because they know they can keep getting business from you. Rather than ensuring your problem is solved, they'll give you a temporary fix by taking care of the present problem time and time again, but not taking measures to prevent it from happening. That's where we're different, we seal off entrances to make sure your problem is solved, not just put off. We also stand behind our work, and guarantee any repairs for one year.
What happens with the animals you have trapped?
It depends, the state provides very clear regulations on what can and can't be done with an animal after it is trapped, ranging from relocation, to on-site release, to euthanization. We do make sure though to deal with any trapped animals as quickly as we can, and to provide food and fresh water whenever possible.
Isn't relocation always the most humane?
Not necessarily, relocation puts huge stress on the animal and can also have a big impact on the ecosystem that it is released into. Once taken out of familiar territory, an animal has to learn where to find food and shelter in their new environment, and they can end up competing with the animals that are already there. Relocation often ends in the new animal starving to death, or killing a different animal for it's food. That's about as far from humane as it gets. The other problem with relocation is that it can introduce a new disease into an area that it doesn't exist yet, and have detrimental consequences.
Doesn't the city or state provide this service for free?
Supposedly the state used to provide service for raccoons, but with the exploding raccoon population, is not able to provide that service any longer.
Do you deal with insects or bugs?
No, we're only licensed to deal with Nuisance Wildlife, animals only.
I found an injured bird/baby raccoon/opossum, what can I do with it?
First thing is to leave it alone, it's possible that it only appears injured, or that mother might just be waiting for you to leave so she can come get it. If it's still there several hours later, you can try to find a rehabber in the area, or try calling the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife or the Portland Audubon Society.
