Other squirrel and animal options are to visit the Humane Society of the Humane Society of the United States Wild Neighbors website. to find out specifics for discouraging or living with each animal or view the Missouri Department of Conservation's Field Guide.

Bugs – If you have problems with bugs in your home, see our Dealing With Bugs suggestions at the bottom green section of this page.

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Squirrel, Raccoon, and Other Animals

Safe Wildlife Removal Solutions & Resources

We've got some guides and resources if you'd like to learn more first and those are located on the lower part of this page.

If instead, you just want your squirrel or other wildlife problem solved in a humane and long-term way, we are known for taking care of it in a way that's better for the environment while fully resolving the issue.

"Solutions" are in our company name for a reason, and that's what we deliver - solutions to raccoon, squirrel and other wildlife

Scroll down to see photos of some of the most common culprits, then follow the links from any image to see what you can do about them. You can also download our 'What To Do About Yard Animals' guide.

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BEFORE you take ANY action, you need to determine if the animal is, in fact, injured or abandoned. Well-meaning humans often interfere in wildlife situations that would have turned out better if left alone because Mother Nature usually knows what she's doing. A fledgling bird can easily be mistaken for a hurt or stranded baby. An opossum who is merely "playing 'possum" until the coast is clear can look like an animal at death's door. Finding a nest of baby squirrels or bunnies is alarming, until you realize there Mom went out to find food and will return. Some animals may look like babies to you, but in their minds they are ready for their chance in the world!

How to Help An Injured Animal

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WHEN YOU THINK you have discovered an animal in need of help, you can go to ahnow.org to find contact information and a list of wildlife rehabilitation facilities near you. You can also get in touch with the wildlife resources in the St. Louis Metro area listed in the Other Wildlife Resources document you can download here

IF, after consulting with one of these agencies, YOU STILL NEED ASSISTANCE, we may be able to help. If you are instructed to bring the animal to one of their facilities and do not feel comfortable handling this on your own, we can assist you and see what else we can do. PLEASE NOTE: A fee for travel and/or services may apply.

What To Do About Squirrels and Other Critters?

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Below are some of the animals we have expertise with.

Injured Wildlife–If you have found an injured, sick, or abandoned animal, scroll down to see the Injured Animals guidance below.

Why Lethal Approaches Don't Work

Besides being downright cruel, simply killing a squirrel, raccoon or other animal will not stop future animal conflicts if you don't find out what caused it in the first place.

If your home was ideal enough for that initial critter, you can be pretty sure some opportunistic animal will move in once the first guy is gone.

Addressing the root cause of the issue, is the most effective and the most humane method of wildlife control. Even if killing the animal were a long-term solution, and you believe it is okay to kill a "pest" species, please make yourself aware of the Missouri Department of Conservation Wildlife Code Guidelines. Read more below.

Live Capture: Sounds great, and many pest control companies now advertise they do just that. What they don't say is what happens to the animal once it is captured. The most common outcome is death by drowning. What they also don't mention is that often traps are not regularly monitored so the animal may be stuck without water or food for days. Babies may be stranded outside the trap while Mom is inside, meaning the babies starve. Some animals do themselves considerable damage trying to escape while caged in these traps.

Relocation: This may seem a good idea, but studies have found up to 80% of the relocated wildlife does not survive due to many factors. Also, this may create many other undesirable impacts on the surrounding environment and local native wildlife to that area. See below for more information on relocation.

Glue Traps: Of all the "lethal" means of ridding your home of unwanted visitors, this is undoubtedly the worst. These outrageously sticky traps do nothing but capture squirrels and other animals, forcing it to struggle futilely to escape. They dislocate limbs, rip off feet, and eventually suffocate or are crushed when you drop them into the trash. There are much better and long-lasting methods to satisfy a squirrel invasion as well.

Poison: Most poisons used for pests are blood thinners that cause the animal to bleed to death internally. These poison affect the entire food chain and impact wildlife all along the way. Hawks, squirrels, owls, foxes, raccoons, and so many more animals higher on the food chain will be negatively impacted. Poisons that eventually kill outdoor bugs will also kill birds and amphibians ingesting those bugs because even at reduced or filtered amounts, POISON IS POISON.

"Natural" Insect Killers: There are insecticides naturalists tout as safer that still leave a lot to be desired in the ethics department. Borax (boric acid) and diatomaceous earth are two examples. These are often mixed with sugar or some other edible substance to attract the insect to it. After ingestion, however, the sharp-edged crystal make-up of these powders gradually tortures the insert by shredding its insides.

Beware of Inhumane Approaches

We provide long-term solutions such as evacuation and deterrent without harming the animals. Our company uses NO poisons, snaring devices, or relocation, yet we have years of training that customers love. We're happy to discuss with you how to effectively and humanely handle your squirrel or other wildlife issue.

Squeeze and Spring Traps: The manufacturers of these devices say they offer a quick painless death for the animal entering the baited contraption.

Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC heard a nightmare story from a homeowner that hired a local company. They were mortified the trap did not "instantly kill" as it was intended.

We also have seen firsthand, wildlife other than the intended target being captured, maimed, and killed slowly in these devices. (Birds in a mouse trap, cats or dogs in rat or raccoon traps, etc.)

Mole Spring Traps: Similar to traps mentioned above, they often pin the animal down by its neck or by a limb. The end result is a slow death by suffocation or blood loss.

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