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When we found ourselves with 6 babies and a momma skunk under our deck we weren’t quite sure where to turn.  We knew that just removing the animals was not going to solve the problem, because we could just look forward to the next family of critters moving in.  Adam and Michael did a great job of educating us about our options to evict the animals and fence in the underground portion of our deck to prevent any further families from making that area their home.

We had extensive landscaping around the deck and Adam and Michael helped us with the timing of how to remove the plants temporarily and return them to the ground as quickly as possible after the fencing had been put in place.  We watched the skunk family as they left the under-deck area through the one-way door, as they explored all around the deck to be sure they couldn’t get back in and as they headed out to find a new home.  We haven’t seen any further sign of them.

Thanks for all of your help!
Spencer and Beverly Pugh

When we heard gnawing in the attic we realized we had a raccoon, and I called Humane Wildlife Solutions.  I called HWS because earlier research on animal removal had indicated that other critter removal companies would trap and kill the animal.  We didn?t want the raccoon dead, just out of the attic and prevented from returning.  I had called HWS a few years previous to remove a raccoon from a different part of the house, and that area was still secure.

I called HWS in late December and spoke with agent Adam Turpen.  We were able to set up an appointment for a home inspection the next week.  Adam came out and did a thorough inspection of the outside of the house from the ground to the roof, and then went up into the attic to assess the situation inside.  He pointed out problem areas, and several points of entry, where we had known of only two.  Adam discovered we had 2 different squirrel holes, a raccoon living in the unused former fuel oil chimney, and at least 2 raccoons entering through the 2 known holes in the eaves venting on the roof.

After the home evaluation, we contracted to have the currently used entry points rigged with one way doors to evict the squirrels and raccoons, to have all chimneys capped, the mesh over the vent areas on the roof replaced, and the mesh in the soffit running the full length of 2 sides of the house replaced.  The soffit was not a current entry location, but Adam pointed out that this area was an easy access point if the raccoons wanted to get back into the attic. I wanted to prevent future attic occupation as well as eliminate current occupation, so I wanted the soffit taken care of as well.

Being very inquisitive, I asked Adam lots of questions, which he was happy to answer and discuss with me.  I was completely confident in his wildlife knowledge and ability to solve my critter problem.  Adam started to work the day he came out to do the home inspection. The one way doors were installed the first day, and I think it took about 3 days to replace the rotted mesh and install new, critter resistant mesh over all the potential openings.  Adam returned several times to check on the one way doors and gave us updates on whether they had been triggered, resetting them if they had.  After about a week to make sure all animals had come out of the attic and chimney areas, he removed the doors and covered the holes with the sturdy mesh.

We are very pleased with the work that was done, and the speed with which it was accomplished.  We are confident that these areas will no longer be potential problems.  We also felt that the cost for all the work was very reasonable. The agent was very friendly, courteous, willing to discuss what needed to be done, and answer any questions the homeowner might have.  I highly recommend Humane Wildlife Solutions as an effective and animal friendly service for animal exclusion from human homes.

Sincerely,
Merlin Marshall

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know what a great job and what a great person David West is. We had 3 baby raccoons in our attic and they were in a place that we couldn’t get to. After several trips he got the mother to move the babies to a place where he could get to them. He persevered and got the babies out tonight. Hopefully the mother will come out and get the babies out of the box and everyone will live happily ever after.

David is a great representative of your company and has a genuine love for animals.

Because of the great job he did and the humane solutions that your organization stands for, we would like to support you and will be sending a donation.

Thanks again,
Steve and Michelle Harr

 
The Red-tailed hawk is a medium-sized bird of prey found throughout North America. It is generally non-aggressive toward humans and other birds and is an opportunistic feeder with a diet mostly of small mammals. Raccoons are opportunistic eaters and can be avoided by keeping garbage and compost piles secure, and keeping pet food inside. Photo by Scott Schisler American bullfrogs are common in Ohio and recognized by their deep, throaty song. Photo by Dr. Don Burton Canada goslings are born in the spring and by fall are mature and ready to fly south with their flock. Photo by Katherine Clifton Coyotes were introduced to Ohio and have thrived in urban environments. This coyote, Hope, was unreleasable because she was hand-raised by humans before sent to OWC, and so lacks certain survival skills. Photo by Sue Simunich Mother deer tell their fawns to stay still and low (often curled up) all day while she is away. She will return at dusk and likely move them to a new spot. This is a safety precaution for the fawns, but many times fawns are mistaken to be orphans because of it. Photo by Scott Schisler Black rat snakes are native Ohio snakes. This snake resides at OWC because of injuries that would compromise its ability to survive in the wild. Photo by Sue Simunich. The Chukar is a game-bird in the pheasant family, originally from Asia but introduced to the United States. This Chukar is Tori, who resides at OWC. Photo by Sue Simuncich This male American Kestrel also resides at OWC and can be seen at the center’s outdoor wildlife display. Photo by Deb Keller You may see Eastern Gray squirrels like this in your backyard, consuming seeds, acorns, insects, eggs and other nuts. Photo by Sue Simunich The population of the Leopard frog is decreasing due to pollution and deforestation. They are often good indicators for environmental problems because of their sensitivity to chemical pollutants found both in the air and the water. Photo by Sue Simunich Most Snapping turtles eat plants, small mammals, fish and birds and are quick to take off your finger if you get too close. Photo by Sue Simunich Despite what it looks like, those big tuffs on the top of this Great-horned owl’s head are not ears. To predators, they may look like an easy way to grab the owl, but they are actually just feathers. Photo by Sue Simunich The American Bald Eagle is an endangered species. Photo by Katherine Clifton Male Cardinals are recognized by their bright red appearance. Photo by Scott Schisler The Eastern Fox snake resides in Ohio, Michigan and parts of Canada in flat, marshy areas. Fox snakes will eat primarily small rodents, but will also eat small birds, rabbits and other small animals. Photo by Sue Simunich The wings of the male Kestrel are slate-blue. Females are rusty to match the back feathers. Photo by Deb Keller Flying squirrels are one of the most common squirrels in Ohio, although they are rarely seen because they are nocturnal (meaning they are awake at night time). Photo by Deb Keller Red fox kits stay with their mother and siblings for several months and then go off on their own typically in July. Foxes are generally shy animals. Photo by Scott Schisler The Painted turtle is a reptile that is common in southern Canada, the US, and Mexico and is related to other water turtles like sliders and cooters. They live in ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers with muddy bottoms. Photo by Deb Keller Great horned owls hunt at night by waiting on a high perch to swoop down on prey. They eat small to medium-sized mammals like rats, voles, skunks and rabbits. Photo by Deb Keller Blanding’s turtles are a semi-aquatic species found mostly near the Great Lakes regions. Photo by Sue Simunich The Virginia Opossum is about the size of a house cat and “plays dead” as a defense mechanism from predators. Photo by Sue Simunich White-tailed deer have been forced to adapt to urban environments as their natural home is being destroyed by human development. Photo by Katherine Clifton Canada geese are dedicated parents and very social. When one goose is fatigued while flying, they will make sure it is not alone while it rests and will fly in shifts. Photo by Katherine Clifton Bobwhite quails are ground-dwelling birds found in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Photo by Deb Keller Raccoon mothers will call out to their young should they fall from a tree or get lost. As long as she sees them or hears their cries, she will do whatever it takes to retrieve them. Photo by Owen DeWolfe In flight, Red-tailed hawks flap as little as possible to conserve energy. Their flight is slow and deliberate, with deep beats of their wings. Photo by David Harrison The male Red-winged Blackbird fiercely defends his territory during the breeding season. He may spend more than a quarter of all the daylight hours in territory defense. He vigorously keeps all other males out of the territory and defends the nests from predators. He will attack much larger animals, including horses and people. (birds.cornell.edu) Photo by Tripp Braden