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I respect wildlife. I’ve spent my whole life observing animals, and I want them treated right. So after years in this industry, I’ve learned that what many companies call “humane live-trapping” is anything but humane. The Truth About Live-Trapping Around Lake Elmo, MN, we deal with raccoons, skunks, squirrels, opossums, and more. Many homeowners ask for catch-and-release because they don’t want animals harmed. I understand that. But relocating wildlife usually leads to slow s

When I first started in this industry, I used poison like everyone else. It seemed like the easiest solution. But with all of the advances made in lethal trapping, poisons are simply not necessary, nor are they the most effective method.  It pays to recognize that “easy” usually comes with a hidden cost. Poison doesn’t just kill rodents. All too often, it harms or kills what eats the rodents. Hawks, owls, foxes, coyotes, even pets can get sick or die from secondary poisoning.

Noise travels. If it sounds like a raccoon, it's usually a squirrel, mouse or bat — little animals with loud footsteps. A raccoon in your attic sounds like a full grown man stomping around!  Even loud bangs can come from the smallest critters — but small doesn’t mean harmless. If you’re hearing bumps in the night, it could be mice, rats, bats — or sometimes it really is something bigger.  Even small animals can lead to big problems. So don't hesitate to call. I can assess the