Pest Management Professional, June 2014
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Continued from page 22 Determine your company policy about what to do with a trapped raccoon Some companies trap and remove the animal themselves others euthanize them Comply with the regulations in your state or county Compliance is key Whether youre a beginner or a pro at wildlife control trapping network with and benchmark yourself against other pest management and nuisancewildlife companies Attend the annual Wildlife Expo put on by the National Pest Management Association NPMA and the National Wildlife Control Operators of America NWCOA The NPMA Wildlife Committee also meets throughout the year These are ideal ways to keep in touch with your peers about industry trends Prevention first Raccoon tips we pass on to customers are Keep trash can and Dumpster lids secured and garage doors shut because raccoons often forage for their next meal in these spots Raccoons are creatures of habit Once they find food theyll return repeatedly Continued on page 26 Keep trash can and Dumpster lids secured to prevent foraging 24 June 2014 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net Photo iStock com Lupico
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