Monday, November 26, 2007

Holiday Trapping



Wow, we had a great turkey day. I did some unusual trapping in New Orleans even for me! read on.
This year I did a lot of travelling only to return to my home and find it had been invaded by the neighborhood kids. They helped themselves to my soft drinks, brandished guns (probably pellet guns) and played around like animals. I know because I was secretly using my web cam to video the house while I was gone. I did some holiday trapping this year but it was quite different. The officer investigating it was also amazed at the kids and the fact that I had been taping the whole thing. I went a step further and uploaded everything to an online storage vault. That's the trapper in me.

I got some calls from http://www.parkerwildlifecontrol.com/ for the usual things this time of year, which is rats. I also got a call for a lady who has a pigeon problem that has escalated over the past two years. I also got a call the day before turkey-day about some raccoons, and as it turns out this guy is the son of my neighbors. They first found me online then at dinner they got to talking about their problem and then my name came up again. I guess that's what happens when your well known and easily found.

I placed 4 traps at around 4pm and by 6pm I already had 2. I hope that this job wraps up quickly. Trapping raccoons in New Orleans can sometimes be crazy. I have had jobs where there were over 21 removed and some that had just one who loved to rip up this guys shingles on his roof. Once the raccoon was removed the damage stopped. A lot folks moving back into New Orleans ask me how to remove raccoons. It isn't always easy but trapping them can be if you study their habits and use the right bait. To trap a raccoon first you need a good bait, and that's where the marshmallows come in. I like to use a special oil ( I cant release all my tricks.) that is an additional attractant, however in this case I didn't use anything I just used the marshmallows to trap them.

If your having a problem and want a little advice or are looking to buy a trap visit my site. I don't sell traps but I can recommend a few good ones. I cant tell you how to solve every wildlife problem you may have but you may just find that little nugget you were looking for!

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Urban Trapping






The weather is changing and its getting cold again here in the south. Animals are making their way into homes and attics as usual. They feel that warm air coming out of our attics through cracks and crevices and make their way in! So far this week we have had calls for squirrels, snakes, rats, oppossums, and raccoons, and its only Tuesday!

Working in Baton Rouge recently I had this job where a homeowner had blocked out a mother squirrel while locking in one of the babies. Yeah, that's a big no-no. This job was awkward to price and complete, since the homeowner had already bungled everything. Now they must replace the woodwork and modify the new unit to prevent a future occurance. The old one could've been used if the trapping would've been done correctly, instead the mother started chewing all over the woodwork to get to her young. Some of them were trapped by the homeowner, the mother just dissappeared. I installed traps to remove them however at this point, the female probably moved on. She will probably be back next year to chew on the new woodwork, since they were not removed from the area. People do not always understand the need to hire a pro, and it's even harder for a pro to convince some people that they did it wrong when all they see is that they trapped a squirrel and removed it, after all isnt that what I wouldve done? I say no, I wouldve trapped the whole family unit of squirrels, not just a baby and a male. A family of squirrels typically consists of a female and two males - then the young, however many that might be.
This is also the time of year when we start seeing dead animals in attics and such. Pest Control companies toss poisons into attics and walk away. The smells get teh phone ringing and we are off to find the cuplrit. The nose knows and we eventually find out where all the stink is coming from. If you have a rat problem, don't just toss out poison. Lethally trap and remove them.
Parker Wildlife Control can control your rat population and diminish it most of the time. If you have strucural problems, be prepared to fix them or continually deal with the infestation.
If you have any questions about New Orleans wildlife or nuisance wildlife control in the area give me a call (504) 338-7517. I am always willing to talk about what I love doing.



Thursday, October 18, 2007

Wildlife Trapping in New Orleans


Trapping wildlife in New Orleans after Katrina has been alot of work. Animals displaced by lack of trees and foliage have been moving into attics and homes more so than in the years pre-katrina.
Parker Wildlife Control has removed many types of wildlife including raccoons, squirrels, opossums, armadillos, and even a fox!
If you need a service of this nature you can call anytime.
Parker Wildlife Control has been in business in New Orleans since 2002. We are state licensed, insured, and ready to go to work. Our phone number is (504) 338-7517 or you can reach us at Parkerwildlifecontrol@cox.net or visit us online at http://www.parkerwildlifecontrol.com/