FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
As mentioned above the following six types of animals are the ones I deal with the most. Raccoons, Opossums, Rats, Squirrels, Starlings, and Bats. These animals easily account for over 90% of the wildlife pest problems in Western Washington. Starlings are usually nesting in attic vents, Rats, Opossums and raccoons are usually living in crawlspaces, Squirrels and Bats usually occupy attics. There are many other species I deal with, but it would take all day to list them all. You name it, and I've probably been called out on it. Spring is my busiest season as the animals are having their young and nesting is a high priority. Most infestations occur at this time. Most of my off-season jobs are actually spring infestations that weren't noticed for a long time. It doesn't matter how long the problem has gone on, though. I can solve it.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Make sure the company you hire is fully accredited. This usually means having the following certifications... Washington State Master Business License, WA Dept of Labor and Industries Contractor's license, WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife Trapper's License, and Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator's Permit. EPA Lead Safe Certification, Biohazard Remediation training, They should also have marked and labelled vehicles and wear a clearly identifiable uniform. Given the sensitive nature of some of the work wildlife operators do, many fly-by-nights will mask their illegal or unethical work practices by remaining anonymous in unmarked vehicles and plain clothing.