Why Exclusion (Versus Trapping)

What's Wrong With Trapping? 

• Trapping, by itself, is not the issue. The problem is that trapping includes moving the animal away. According to California law, nuisance animals removed from the immediate vicinity of capture must be killed. There are no exceptions. 
• Trapping often grabs the mother animal, leaving babies to die under your home. 
• Trapping does not seal up the entry points - which leaves your home open for future visitors. 

"Relocation" is not a solution!

Relocating wildlife is not in the animals’ best interest – it can break up families, expose animals to diseases or territorial conflicts, and is illegal. California state law requires that any ‘nuisance’ wildlife removed from your property be destroyed - and this is exactly what happens with traditional trapping services. Even if you remove one animal, others are likely to move in unless the core problem is addressed.

Exclusion addresses the heart of the problem

What attracts wildlife to your home? How are they getting in? We will work with you to find and remove the attractants, and seal the access points - thus motivating the animals to move on within their territory and reducing the likelihood that other animals will move in.

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• is a humane, life-oriented alternative
• is a fee-based program of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
• is a non-profit service, in that any proceeds go to support wildlife rescue, providing rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife

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