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Wildlife Removal Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati

February 11th, 2014

Do you live in the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area and have a squirrel, bat, goose, raccoon, skunk or other wildlife problem? Call Tri-State Wildlife Management for all of your wildlife removal needs! (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037

Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana!

Wildlife Management, Removal and Exclusion Wildlife Removal Northern Kentucky: Tri-State Wildlife Management (TSWM) is committed to providing effective and professional solutions including wildlife removal, exclusion, management, damage repair and restoration. We are here to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and municipalities. Public health and safety, as well as animal welfare are always given the highest priority.

We Offer Services for: Bats, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, muskrats, moles, opossums, chipmunks, groundhogs, snakes, birds, Canada geese, pigeons, beavers and more.

Animal Damage and Clean-up TSWM offers complete removal, clean-up and deodorization of buildings and materials that have been contaminated or damage by wildlife. We also offer dead animal removal and deodorization.

Repair and Prevention TSWM specializes in Integrated Wildlife Management. Our goal is to give customers a long-term solution to their wildlife issues.

This includes removal or exclusion of wildlife, habitat alteration, customer education and repair or restoration. We have a full-time carpenter on staff and install custom chimney caps, seal homes and repair the damaged area with wildlife exclusion materials that stand up to chewing animals and the test of time. TSWM installs chimney caps and vent screening as part of our management plan. Tri-State Wildlife Management – Protecting You, Your Property, and Your Investment Tri-State Wildlife Management is a member of NWCOA

Call Tri-State Wildlife Management for all wildlife removal in Northern Kentucky! Also serving Cincinnati and Southeastern Indiana! (859) 635-0037

Skunk Removal Cincinnati

February 10th, 2014

Skunk

 

For professional wildlife control services in the Cincinnati area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management! (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037 We’ll take care of your skunk problem!

Skunks are very active in the month of February as their mating season begins in late January. With this increase in activity comes an increase in skunk sprays. You may have experienced this smell recently near your home or as you are traveling on the roads. Skunks tend to spray during the mating season for two reasons. First, 2 males competing for the same female will spray, and females will spray to make males aware when she is not interested.

Oftentimes, skunks are prey to road traffic, but especially during the breeding season. Regularly, a skunk has a range of one half to two miles, but during the mating season, male skunks may travel 4 to 5 miles a night. Roadkill skunks give off the skunk spray smell because their anal glands that store their musk rupture.

Increased skunk activity may also cause increase sprays towards curious pets or other animals. Sometimes home or business owners mistakenly think they have a skunk problem when a pet or other animal gets sprayed and seeks shelter near their home or business. Of course this isn’t always the case since increased skunk movement means a skunk may stumble upon an ideal den on your property. Common man-made skunk dens include the underneath of porches, porch stoops, decks, and sheds.

What should you do if a skunk has invaded your property? Call the greater Cincinnati area’s professional wildlife control company, Tri-State Wildlife Management, to help rid you of your problem. Not only will Tri-State Wildlife trap and remove unwanted skunks, but we will also exclude skunks from the den they were inhabiting. In addition, TSWM can make your property less attractive to skunks and other wildlife through habitat modification so that future wildlife problems can be prevented.

TSWM is fully insured, and we stand behind all our work.

For professional wildlife control services in the Cincinnati area, including skunk removal, call Tri-State Wildlife Management! TSWM will rid you of pesky wildlife intruders, including smelly skunks! (859) 636-0037 or (513) 853-0037

Goose Removal Cincinnati

February 6th, 2014

 

Tri-State Wildlife Management is the best choice for professional Canada goose removal and control services in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana! 513-853-0037 or 859-635-0037

Canada Goose Removal Cincinnati Tri-State Wildlife Management specializes in Canada goose removal, harassment, and habitat modification. Canada geese, despite their name, extend far beyond Canada, and despite their migratory instincts, not all Canada geese leave their summer home for warmer weather in the colder months. Many Canada geese can be found year-round in the tri-state area due to a comfortable lifestyle acquired from being in close proximity to people. Who needs to fly south when food and warmth are readily available in one place year-round? Residential Canada geese are considered nuisance wildlife when their unpleasant behaviors affect people. First, to complement their migratory instinct, Canada geese are also equipped with a strong homing instinct, meaning they have an unbreakable urge to return to the area that they were hatched and raised. Without intervention, the goose population multiplies rapidly. A large population of geese then translates to large amounts of goose excrement, which is another common complaint against Canada geese. Lastly, Canada geese become very aggressive during nesting, especially males if they feel their nest is threatened.

Canada Goose Control

If unwanted Canada geese are invading the green space of your yard or town, you already know what a nuisance they can be. They are the leading nuisance bird for lakes, parks, golf courses, businesses and homes in close proximity to water. Aside from the overall noise and distraction, unwanted avian guests leave heaps of droppings, feathers and debris, which are unsightly and unsanitary. These droppings are often masses of diseases and can pose serious health risks. In addition to the mess Canada geese become very aggressive during the months of February through June.

Canada Goose Synopsis

Resident Canada geese are difficult to remove. By definition, Canada geese are not classified as pest birds and are afforded protection by federal and state agencies. Nonetheless, Canada geese are increasingly becoming the scourge of suburbia. Country clubs, business parks and community living environments offer pristinely manicured lawns and ponds providing an ideal habitat that effectively modifies their migration cycle. Canada geese are very opportunistic and easily exploit the new “easy living” conditions found in an urban environment. Aesthetic damage to suburban lawns, park, etc., is incalculable. Canada geese are also a health hazard – fouling green spaces, lawns, and ponds.

Breeding and Imprinting

Canada geese have a built-in mechanism that enables them to find their way back to the spot they were hatched. This imprinting creates long-term issues. Habituated geese will return year after year to nest, thus drastically increasing the goose population. Only a well-executed Integrated Management Plan (IMP) can break the cycle and eliminate your goose problem.

Canada Goose Damage and Health Hazards

Goose Droppings on Sidewalk

Canada geese are the leading nuisance bird for lakes, parks, golf courses, businesses and homes in close proximity to water. Their acidic droppings corrode many substrates including tar-based roofing materials. Droppings that are allowed to accumulate on roofs damage the material. The life expectancy of a warehouse roof can be cut in half by just a light but continuous application of droppings. Several warehouses every year experience damage from Canada geese. In extreme cases roofs have been known to collapse from standing water when drainage systems are blocked by droppings and feathers. When Canada goose droppings are concentrated, they are unpleasant and a potential health risk. If high Canada goose numbers persist, they have been found to harbor elevated levels of organisms that cause diseases in humans.

Legal Status

Canada geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Handling and management of Canada geese requires federal permits. The site will also need to be registered in a Nest Destruction Program. As part of the Integrated Management Plan, Tri-State Wildlife Management works with our customers to process the information correctly.

About Us

The courteous staff at Tri-State Wildlife will work for you to provide a cost effective solution to your Canada goose or wildlife intrusion and/or damage issue. As a full service company we will initiate an Integrated Management Plan beginning with an inspection and customer education followed by removal of intrusive Canada geese or wildlife, clean-up, repair/restoration and prevention.

We strive for the most humane and environmentally effective techniques for dealing with Canada geese and wildlife problems. Tri-State Wildlife Management’s use of modern innovative methods provides sound wildlife management services to ensure the protection of our customers’ investments and health.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is a full service company. In addition to your Canada goose issue, TSWM offers bird and wildlife damage repairs, installs custom and standard chimney caps, seals homes and businesses to prevent wildlife from entering, removes bird, bat, and raccoon droppings and debris from attics, installs barrier fencing, removes dead animals and MUCH MORE.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully insured, and we stand behind all of our work. Vikki with TSWM is the master NWCOA instructor for the Goose Academy and is also Bird Barrier Certified.

NWCOA

If your home, property, or town has become subject to a Canada goose infestation, or simply a nesting pair, don’t delay, call Tri-State Wildlife Management before the problem gets more serious. Tri-State Wildlife Management is a full service bird control and Canada goose specialist and will help rid your property of any pesky, winged intruders. For Canada goose removal in Cincinnati, call (513) 853-0037!

Northern Kentucky Bat Removal

February 4th, 2014

For Bat Removal Services in Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana, call Tri-State Wildlife Management!  (859) 635-0037

The news media is often guilty of sensationalizing stories about rabid bats or bat colonies in buildings and the dangers involved; however, like many native wildlife a very small percentage of bats contract rabies and of that small percentage, an even smaller percentage will come in contact with humans or pets. With that said, it is always wise to practice common sense and use caution around them and avoid direct contact, as well as ensure that your pets are properly vaccinated. Bat bites and other physical contact may go undetected by individuals who are asleep, children and pets.

In addition to the foul smell and unsanitary conditions, accumulated bat droppings can support the growth of histoplasmosis, an airborne fungal disease very common in the Tri-State area. Dry attic environments usually do not support the growth of histoplasmosis spores, however attic cleanouts should never be conducted by a home or business owner! Many experts agree that the safest guano is undisturbed guano. Due to the risk of exposure during extraction, guano removal should be left to trained professionals with the proper safe and removal equipment.

Bats in Attic

We strive for the most humane and environmentally effective techniques for dealing with bats and wildlife problems. Tri-State Wildlife Management’s use of modern innovative methods provides sound wildlife management services to ensure the protection of our customers’ investments and health.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully insured, and we stand behind all of our work.

For Northern Kentucky Bat Removal, or Bat Removal in Ohio, or Indiana, call Tri-State Wildlife Management!  (859) 635-0037.

Squirrel Removal Cincinnati

January 31st, 2014

For Squirrel Removal and Repair Services in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, call Tri-State Wildlife Management! (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037

Squirrel Removal Cincinnati: Tri-State Wildlife Management is committed to providing effective and professional solutions including squirrel removal, exclusion, management, damage repair and restoration. We are here to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and municipalities. Public health and safety, as well as animal welfare are always given the highest priority.

The photo below was taken in a Cincinnati neighborhood. It shows squirrel chew on a City of Cincinnati trash can. As you can infer from the photo, squirrels are very opportunistic and will find food and shelter in many man-made structures, even garbage cans. Especially during these winter months when natural food supplies are low, squirrels will take advantage of food at bird feeders, trash cans, and any other food source. In addition, these cold winter months make man-made structures (and maybe containers) even more desirable.

Squirrel Chew on City of Cincinnati Garbage Can

 

 

 

 

 

You can protect your health, home, and property from squirrel invasion and damage. First, if you suspect you may have squirrels in your home, a trapping and exclusion program is usually the most efficient solution. The technicians of Tri-State Wildlife Management bring their experience and expertise in squirrel trapping and exclusion to work for you. All openings and vulnerable areas on your home should be sealed or screened after ensuring all squirrels are out of the structure. Tri-State Wildlife Management has a trained carpenter on staff who does custom repairs and restorations.

In addition to trapping, exclusion, and repairs, Tri-State Wildlife Management also specializes in habitat modification. Home and business owners can take extra steps to make their property and structure less desirable for squirrels and other wildlife. Habitat modification may go a long way in deterring squirrels and other wildlife from becoming a nuisance at your home or business.

The courteous staff at Tri-State Wildlife Management will work for you to provide a cost effective solution to your wildlife intrusion and/or damage. As a full service company we will initiate an Integrated Squirrel Management Program beginning with an inspection and customer education followed by removal of intrusive wildlife, clean-up repair/restoration and prevention.

For Squirrel Removal and Repair Services in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, call Tri-State Wildlife Management! (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037

Bat Removal Northern Kentucky

January 27th, 2014

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bats

Bat Removal Northern Kentucky Bats become a nuisance when they roost in large numbers in houses and businesses. Despite their usefulness, discovering or even suspecting bats living in your home or business is unsettling. Due to the breeding and roosting habits of bats, timing the removal of a bat colony is crucial to both the success of the exclusion as well as its legality and therefore best left to the experts.

Bats often enter the occupied spaces of businesses or residences due to their roost being in close proximity to open windows, doors, and attic access. Tri-State Wildlife Management’s technicians are thoroughly trained in bat eviction/venting procedures and educate their customers regarding the best solution to rid their property of a bat invasion. The process starts with a meticulous inspection of the property designed to identify structural defects, as well as current and potential bat entry points that lead into the interiors of the structure. The inspection is intended to assist in the evaluation of the overall bat colony within the condition of the building.

In addition to removal/exclusion services, Tri-State Wildlife Management (TSWM) also offers full and partial attic cleanouts. TSWM employees are trained in safe and effective methods of removing bat guano and contaminated insulation. Due to the risk of exposure to diseases such as histoplasmosis, proper protective gear and equipment is vital to a safe and effective cleanout. TSWM is committed to working with home and business owners to eradicate their nuisance wildlife issue.

The courteous staff at Tri-State Wildlife will work for you to provide a cost effective solution to your bat or wildlife intrusion and/or damage issue. As a full service company we will initiate an Integrated Management Plan beginning with an inspection and customer education followed by bat removal and exclusion of intrusive bats or wildlife, clean-up, repair/restoration and prevention.

We strive for the most humane and environmentally effective techniques for dealing with bats and wildlife problems. Tri-State Wildlife Management’s use of modern innovative methods provides sound wildlife management services to ensure the protection of our customers’ investments and health.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is a full service company. In addition to your bat issue, TSWM offers bird and wildlife damage repairs, installs custom and standard chimney caps, seals homes and businesses to prevent wildlife from entering, removes bird, bat, and raccoon droppings and debris from attics, installs barrier fencing, removes dead animals and MUCH MORE.

Tri-State Wildlife Management – Protecting You, Your Property, and Your Investment

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Squirrel Removal Northern Kentucky

January 24th, 2014

Tri-State Wildlife Management will get rid of squirrels in your attic! For squirrel removal in Northern Kentucky or Cincinnati, call (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037!

Squirrels most often occupy attics and other cavities of homes and business during the fall, winter, and spring. During the hot summer months, many home-dwelling squirrels opt to live in tree cavities to stay cooler. Even though that is the norm, many squirrels choose to stay in the comforts of their man-made home.

If you have squirrels taking up residence in your home this summer, call Tri-State Wildlife Management to take care of your problem. Our courteous staff will work for you to provide a cost effective solution to your squirrel intrusion and/or damage problems. As a full service company we will initiate an Integrated Squirrel Management Program beginning with an inspection and customer education followed by removal of intrusive squirrels, clean-up, repair/restoration and prevention.

We strive for the most humane and environmentally effective techniques for dealing with squirrel problems. The uses of modern innovative methods provide sound wildlife management services to ensure the protection of our customer’s investments and health. We will repair damages, install custom and standard chimney caps, seal homes and businesses to prevent squirrels from entering.

Our technician completes a full outside inspection of your home, and usually an attic inspection as well.  The inspection reveals the squirrel(s)’ entry and exit points as well as at risk areas on the home where a squirrel may be able to chew a new entry point when their main entry is repaired. Either over the phone prior to the inspection or while the technician is completing the inspection, the customer is filled in on the how’s and why’s of the the Integrated Squirrel Management Program. If the squirrel(s) is in an attic, it is unlikely that they can be removed during the inspection, although juveniles can sometimes be retrieved. This is called direct capture. Typically, traps are used to removed animals from the attic. Trapping alone will not prevent other squirrels from occupying your attic.

Squirrel Entry Point on Northern Kentucky Home

Tri-State Wildlife Management repairs all entries and at risk areas to prevent a future squirrel invasion and damage.  All repairs and restorations are aesthetically pleasing so you can have structural integrity and a beautiful home. Repairing entry points alone is not always sufficient to prevent future squirrel problems. Bird feeders will attract squirrels to your property, and trees as far as 10-15 feet away from your home may provide easy access to your roof, although squirrels are very capable of obtaining roof access without the help of trees.  When clean-up is required, which is most typical when dealing with flying squirrels, Tri-State Wildlife Management takes care of that too!

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Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully insured and we stand behind all of our work.

Tri-State Wildlife Management will get rid of squirrels in your attic! For squirrel removal in Northern Kentucky or Cincinnati, call (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037!

Wildlife Signs and Sounds

December 12th, 2013

Do you have a raccoon, squirrel, or skunk problem? Don’t wait for the problem to get worse – call Tri-State Wildlife Management, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s wildlife removal professionals! (513) 853-0037 or (859) 635-0037

Wildlife Signs and Sounds – Do you have a raccoon, squirrel, or skunk problem?

Oftentimes when wild animals occupy a structures or property, they leave behind noticeable signs. The following are signs of raccoons, squirrels, and skunks. Some of the most noticeable signs raccoons leave behind include smudges from climbing on buildings and downspouts, as well as latrines which are very visually observable and strong in smell. Gray squirrels typically

do not use latrines; instead, their droppings and urine are scattered. Chewed rafters and electrical wires may be signs of squirrel damage, as squirrels have a need to gnaw and seem to like the taste of wire insulation. Many squirrel entry points into structures are gnawed and chewed holes. In addition, fur can get caught in splintered wood at entry points. Smears are oftentimes visible at entry points into buildings if the entry has been used for a significant amount of time, and occasionally muddy or sooty footprints can be found leading to entry points. Skunks are known for the strong odor emitted when they spray as a defense mechanism; however, skunk smell can be detected from a mile away so smelling the odor does not necessarily mean a skunk(s) is present. In addition, when another animal is sprayed by a skunk, the odor stays on them for a significant amount of time. An odor that increases rather than decreased in intensity may be a sign that a skunk has died nearby.

Raccoon and skunk enjoying pet food

 

 

In addition to visual signs, wild animals emit a variety of voices and sounds, all serving different purposes. The widely popular song, “The Fox (What does the fox say?)” may have you wondering just what sounds a fox truly does make, in addition to other wild animals in the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky area. If you want to check out a comparison of the fox sounds in the song versus true fox sounds, click here to see a Youtube segment of Animalist News. Raccoons make various sounds including complaint and distress calls, as well as purring, chattering, cooing, and chirping. Squirrels make a variety of sounds including churrs, barks, and squeals. Churrs express anger, barks act as warnings, and squeals occur when a squirrel is distressed or in pain. Skunks emit sounds such as screeching, whining, chirping, whimpering, grumbling, grunting, and lip-smacking.

Wildlife Signs and Sounds – Brought to you by Tri-State Wildlife Management

If you have a raccoon or squirrel problem, call Tri-State Wildlife Management, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s wildlife removal professionals! (513) 853-0037 or (859) 635-0037

Do you have a squirrel problem?

October 15th, 2013

Do you have a squirrel problem? Tri-State Wildlife Management began the month of October focusing on two species of wildlife that were causing issues for people in the Cincinnati Tri-State Area, bats and squirrels. In the past week, the phone calls have become a bit more varied as raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs are finding comfortable dens within human structures or property. However, we’re coming into a time of year when squirrels are notorious for invading attics and crawl spaces looking to set up camp for the colder months. There is much more to be said about squirrels and their habits at this time of year, so a related blog will be written soon.

Squirrel on Roof in Cincinnati

Because of expanding humans populations reducing natural wildlife habitat and creating move comfortable habitat, many species of wildlife at one time or another require management actions to reduce conflicts with people, property, and pets. In many cases wildlife species have found a way to co-exist with their human neighbors.

Sometimes conflicts do arise and action is needed to protect the wildlife, humans, pets or property.

Do you have a squirrel problem? Call Tri-State Wildlife Management to resolve your squirrel issue! (513) 853-0037 or (859) 635-0037

Tri-State Wildlife Management at Campbell County Homecoming Parade!

October 9th, 2013

Tri-State Wildlife Management at Campbell County Homecoming Parade! Campbell County's homecoming parade took place last Thursday and Tri-State Wildlife Management (TSWM) had a blast participating in it! The parade started off at the Alexandria Fairground, went out on Route 10/Main Street, then turned down Washington Street, ending at Campbell County Middle School. Vikki drove the black TSWM truck with MawMaw in the passenger seat. Molly, Buddy, Kevin, Heidi, Lauren, and Gregory had a blast walking beside the truck throwing out candy to the kiddos (and the kids at heart) in the crowd. Check out the photos below of the TSWM truck during the parade!

Do you have a wildlife problem?

Are bats, squirrels, or raccoons entering or causing damage to your home, property, or business?

Give Tri-State Wildlife Management a call – Servicing Northern Kentucky and the Great Cincinnati Area!

(859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037


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