Caught in the middle: Bridging the gap between the public and wildlife control services
Humane World for Animals
Does your agency refer calls from the public to wildlife control companies? Do you know what happens next? Too often, the answer involves trapping, relocation, or killing that harms animals, orphans dependent young, and fails to address the root cause of the conflict. This is the dominant industry model, playing out across the country on an enormous scale and it’s ineffective, inhumane, and out of step with your agency's mission.
But your agency can change that. As a source of referrals, you have real influence over the practices of your local wildlife control operators.
There are cases—animals in structures, mothers with dependent young, bat colonies—where the public needs professional help. This session will show you what responsible professional services look like. Drawing on a decade of commercial service data from Humane Wildlife Services and other practitioners, you'll learn how to vet operators, establish referral guidelines that align with your humane mission, and move local companies toward approaches that are better for homeowners and wildlife alike.
Join us to learn about cutting-edge animal-proofing strategies and proven humane techniques that should be a part of wildlife control commercial services available in every community. These services align with the missions of humane agencies and provide homeowners with lasting peace of mind.
Presenter
- John Griffin | Senior Director, Urban Wildlife Programs, Humane World for Animals
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