Live Traps
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LIVE TRAPS....
Live traps may be used by the MHS Animal Control Officers in an attempt to
rescue sick or injured domestic dogs and cats or for animals in an area which
they cannot escape. They are not intended for use to capture and/remove
healthy, unconfined domestic animals. In such cases, the MHS Animal Control
Officers will assist callers by providing deterrent methods for the removal of
nuisance animals.
Citizens may request assistance from the MHS to catch a family pet(such as a
rabbit,guinea pig, cats) that has escaped. Thy will not be used to trap feral cats
or other wildlife as deterrent methods are more effective than removal and
re-location of animals accustomed to living in the wild.
rescue sick or injured domestic dogs and cats or for animals in an area which
they cannot escape. They are not intended for use to capture and/remove
healthy, unconfined domestic animals. In such cases, the MHS Animal Control
Officers will assist callers by providing deterrent methods for the removal of
nuisance animals.
Citizens may request assistance from the MHS to catch a family pet(such as a
rabbit,guinea pig, cats) that has escaped. Thy will not be used to trap feral cats
or other wildlife as deterrent methods are more effective than removal and
re-location of animals accustomed to living in the wild.
DETERRENT METHODS....
Animals outside the Home: Garbage should be tightly secured in sturdy
containers. Pets should not be fed outside, nor should food be left outdoors.
Because animals do not like strong odors,ammonia soaked rags can be added to
the trash or old stockings filled with mothballs can be tied to the handles of
trash cans. Sprinkling the contents of the trash with cayenne pepper is also
effective.
Animals In Garden Areas: Sprinkle Epsom salts on and around the plants.
Animals eating Epsom salts will temporarily experience a stomach ache and
diarrhea, but will learn to avoid the tainted area. Ammonia soaked rags and
mothballs can be placed around the perimeter of the garden. The noise from a
radio can also help dissuade animals from coming into a garden.
Animals In The Home: The animal should be confined to one room and exterior
doors and windows opened to give the animal access to the outdoors. Leaving
bright lights on and playing loud music can be effective in encouraging the
animal to depart. Food can also be placed at exit points. Once the animal has left
the house, any openings should be sealed to prevent other animals from
entering.
Sick, Injured And Orphaned Wildlife: Callers should not attempt to handle
these animals, but may place a box or trash can over the animal to keep it safe
and confined until the Department of Natural Resources can provide assistance.
If the injured animal is a bird, the caller should place something over the bird
so that it cannot escape or be attacked.
Nuisance Birds: Citizens oftentimes have concerns about certain birds that they
perceive to bed a nuisance. For concerns of birds eating fruits and vegetables
from trees and garden areas, try effigies such as plastic or rubber owls, hawks or
snakes. Aluminum pie plates around the perimeter and throughout the garden
are also helpful. Other deterrents such as special netting and ultrasound devices
can also be effective.
For further suggestions, citizens may contact the MHS Animal Control Officers
at 741-7425
containers. Pets should not be fed outside, nor should food be left outdoors.
Because animals do not like strong odors,ammonia soaked rags can be added to
the trash or old stockings filled with mothballs can be tied to the handles of
trash cans. Sprinkling the contents of the trash with cayenne pepper is also
effective.
Animals In Garden Areas: Sprinkle Epsom salts on and around the plants.
Animals eating Epsom salts will temporarily experience a stomach ache and
diarrhea, but will learn to avoid the tainted area. Ammonia soaked rags and
mothballs can be placed around the perimeter of the garden. The noise from a
radio can also help dissuade animals from coming into a garden.
Animals In The Home: The animal should be confined to one room and exterior
doors and windows opened to give the animal access to the outdoors. Leaving
bright lights on and playing loud music can be effective in encouraging the
animal to depart. Food can also be placed at exit points. Once the animal has left
the house, any openings should be sealed to prevent other animals from
entering.
Sick, Injured And Orphaned Wildlife: Callers should not attempt to handle
these animals, but may place a box or trash can over the animal to keep it safe
and confined until the Department of Natural Resources can provide assistance.
If the injured animal is a bird, the caller should place something over the bird
so that it cannot escape or be attacked.
Nuisance Birds: Citizens oftentimes have concerns about certain birds that they
perceive to bed a nuisance. For concerns of birds eating fruits and vegetables
from trees and garden areas, try effigies such as plastic or rubber owls, hawks or
snakes. Aluminum pie plates around the perimeter and throughout the garden
are also helpful. Other deterrents such as special netting and ultrasound devices
can also be effective.
For further suggestions, citizens may contact the MHS Animal Control Officers
at 741-7425
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