FERS Incorporated Wildlife Trappers
Keeping The Peace Between Wildlife And Society.
Deer refer to the many species of deer-like animals that are seen throughout the North American continent, South America and Eurasia. We are discussing the White Tailed Deer. These are some of the most loved and hated creatures in the Western world. Deer have been essential to our food supply and they remind us of our connection to nature, but they are also the bane of car drivers and gardeners. Deer have caused many car collisions by running onto the roads at night. Deer venture out in the time of dusk and dawn as those times are not too cold and not too hot.
Groundhogs are diggers. They excavate tunnels and burrows underground, in which they live and raise young. The tunnel may have up to five entrances and 50 feet of total tunnel distance. They create a den to live in, and to hibernate in. They are primarily active during the daytime. They can climb and swim, but they mostly stay in fields, foraging. When they sense danger, they retreat for the tunnel. Woodchucks can create a wide variety of vocal noises. They grow fat during the summer, lethargic by autumn, and in winter, they hibernate. They emerge in spring and start the mating process.
Rabbits, otherwise known as bunnies or hares, are found in all parts of the world but are most commonly found in North America. Rabbits are native to North America, Europe, Africa, South America and Japan. Rabbits are now found in Australia, but only because they were introduced by travelers. Actually, Australia had an explosion of the rabbit population after they were introduced and are still considered an invasive species that interrupts the natural ecosystems.
Iguana removal is our specialty. In an average year, we remove close to 1000 iguanas from Florida homes and properties, eliminating the majority of the problem for the properties we service, at a reasonable rate. Hand removal and trapping are the two best methods for getting rid of iguanas. Good news for southern Florida property owners! The winter 2009/2010 cold snap has killed many iguanas and driven them further south. However, experience has taught us that they will be back. And when they do return, we assure you that we're just as good as cold Mother Nature at getting rid of them.
Alligator is a unique species because they are only to two parts of the world; China and North America. Sometimes called a living fossil, the alligator is thought to have lived the last 200 million years without any major changes to their genetics/appearance. The areas in which alligators are prevalent in America include areas in the South. It is not uncommon to see alligators lounging about by the side of a lake or swimming in your pool in places like Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, the Carolinas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. In these states it is absolutely forbidden to feed or approach the alligators in any way to prevent them from associating humans with food.
Porcupines are small rodent-like mammals that live in most parts of the world such as in Asia, Europe and in Africa. Even though they can be found living in all parts of the world, the largest porcupine populations live in the western part of the United States and in Canada. They can be found living in ecosystems like forested areas, grasslands or meadows and in some semi-arid or desert areas. They are very resilient animals that can withstand many different climates because of their excellent defense mechanisms and varied diet.
The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)is a fairly small wild canine. It can vary in color, from orange to gray to silver or black. Foxes are omnivorous (eating both plant and animal) animals having a brushy tail and a long narrow snout. There are a total of 37 species of foxes with a natural life of about 10 years for almost all of them. They have a smaller build when compared to domestic dogs, wolves and jackals. The male foxes, known as Reynards, weigh around 13lbs while the female foxes – or Vixens - weigh around 11.5lbs. A male fox can be around 26 to 29 inches in length with a tail length of 16 to 18 inches while a female fox can be around 24 to 27 inches in length with a tail length of 14 to 18 inches.
The primary problem with dead animals, of course, is the odor. When an animal dies in the home, it will naturally start to decay. As it does, it gives off organic compound odorant molecules which we detect with our olefactory sense. The odor may be slight at first, but after about three days after the death of the animal, the odor can be quite strong. The strength of the odor depends on many factors:
Size of Animal: A larger animal means more decaying flesh, which means a stronger odor. A dead possum has a stronger odor than a dead mouse.
Animal Species: Different animals actually have different odors as they decay. Rats are particularly foul, per body weight.
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