Wildlife Control as administered by Nassau County Wildlife Control attempts to balance the needs of wildlife with the needs of people using the best available technology. Nassau County wildlife control includes wildlife conservation and Nassau County pest control. Wildlife pest control is the regulation of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that negatively impacts on human activities. A pest control program is put into effect as part of an integrated wildlife pest management program. In Nassau County, Long Island homes and businesses, the wildlife pests are rats, mice, birds, raccoons, bats, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, foxes, and squirrels. Control of these pests is achieved by wildlife trapping, habitat modification, and wildlife exclusion. Alternatively, numerous methods of biological controls can be used including the presentation of predators. Wildlife removal in Nassau County, Long Island is achieved using various wildlife trapping methods. The principal objective of our Nassau County wildlife control program is to minimize damage to property in a humane, feasible and environmentally friendly fashion. Our nuisance wildlife management professionals use wildlife control techniques matched to the nuisance wild animal, making the control effort more effective and maximizing safety to the environment, people, domestic animals, and other wildlife. The key to controlling wildlife damage is the immediate and accurate identification of the wildlife animal species that is causing the destruction. Wildlife control methods used by Nassau County Wildlife Animal Control are applicable to the location, time of year and other environmental factors.
WILDLIFE CONTROL TECHNIQUES - NASSAU COUNTY, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Wildlife Trapping - In New York State there are federal, state and local laws that preside over wildlife control. Wildlife trapping in New York is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. In New York State it is against the law for you to trap and transport wild animals without a nuisance wildlife control operator license. Wildlife animal trapping is a valuable wildlife control method when used to get rid of pigeons, opossums living under a shed, raccoons in the attic or squirrels in the attic. Wildlife animal trapping is also the method of choice for opossum control, rat removal, and woodchuck removal. Using traps can be very helpful in reducing the population of a certain wild animal species. However, many wildlife species are protected and can not be trapped without a permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or the United States Fish & Wildlife Services. The Federal Migratory Bird Act protects all Aves with the exception of pigeons, starlings, and sparrows, which are considered to be invasive species in the United States.
Habitat Modification - Is an extremely effective wildlife pest control technique, because it limits access to one or more of the essential elements of life - water, food, or shelter. Modification of wildlife habitat can yield lasting and cost-effective relief from damage caused by nuisance wild animals. Habitat modifications may include securing garbage cans lids, or storing trash cans in an outdoor storage shed to stop raccoons and opossums from getting into them. Bird feeders attract rodents that feed on the bird seed. Consequently, the removal of a bird feeder may be required for Nassau County rodent control. Other usual wild animal habitat modifications would include, removing brush, debris, and woodpiles. Trimming back shrubs and trees that come in close proximity to a roof, will avert wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and opossums from using them to access the roof. Wildlife on a roof can do a substantial amount of damage and gain access to the attic or chimney of a Nassau County dwelling.
Wildlife Exclusion - Physically excluding wild animals from accessing areas and causing damage. This is a very successful method of wildlife control, but should only be done following the removal of nuisance wildlife. If wildlife exclusion is attempted prior to wildlife removal, there is a risk of wild animals being sealed into the residence, or building, which can be tragic. Rodent-proofing or bat-proofing via closing up openings in a home and preventing wild animals from entering is an example of wildlife exclusion. Closing up openings in a roof, or soffit following the removal of raccoons, or squirrels from an attic in Nassau County, Long Island, is another example of wildlife exclusion. Bird spikes are used in Nassau County wildlife control to exclude pigeons. Screening vents on a Nassau County residence or building will exclude starlings and sparrows from entering and is an effective bird control method. Nassau County Wildlife Control uses fences to prevent ground-dwelling animals, such as woodchucks from gaining access to an area. Chimney caps are used in wildlife control to exclude bats, birds, squirrels, and raccoons from entering a chimney. Installing a skirt on a deck, shed, or porch will prevent feral cats and wild animals such as raccoons and opossums from making their home beneath them.
Toxicants - These are chemical compounds that are highly regulated by federal and state agencies that are used to exterminate nuisance wildlife such as house mice, Norway rats, pigeons, starlings, and English sparrows. When using toxicants, a great deal of care must be taken to reduce risks to non-target animals, including wildlife, livestock, pets, and people. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that all pesticide applicators be trained and certified to use restricted use pesticides. Toxicants should be used in conjunction with other nuisance wildlife control methods, such as habitat modification and exclusion, to increase their effectiveness. Rodenticides are used to control mice and rats. Avicides are used to control nuisance birds. Fumigants can be used in burrows to control groundhogs.
Wildlife Repellents - Producers of these products frequently promise a quick fix solution to a wildlife control issue. Even under the best set of conditions, animal repellents do not meet user expectations. The majority of wild animal repellents simply just do not work. There are many raccoon repellents, skunk repellents, squirrel repellents, opossum repellents, fox repellents, groundhog repellents, bat repellents, rodent repellents and bird repellents on the market. Unfortunately, none of these magical spray wildlife repellents or ultrasonic noisemakers are effective in getting rid of nuisance wildlife.
Glue Boards - May be used in wildlife pest control, as part of a rodent control strategy to catch mice. Glue boards can also be used to trap snakes.
Shooting - Can't be used to control nuisance wildlife in residential neighborhoods in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. In New York State it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Frightening - Visual frightening instruments used in wildlife control, would include scarecrows and plastic owls. Stationary visual frightening devices are not effective in getting rid of birds, because they habituate to them.
Biological - Biological control is a wildlife control technique that generally involves the introduction of a predator to manage a target nuisance wildlife population. Dogs are used to protect both crops and livestock from predators. The hazing of Canadian geese requires the use of border collies. The dogs chase the Canadian geese, removing the birds from Long Island golf courses and Nassau County parks. Hawks and falcons are also used in the control of nuisance birds.
