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When you think of hiring an exterminator, the first image that probably pops into your mind is a guy in a white coverall carrying a canister of insect spray walking around your house and yard, spraying everything in sight. But pest control goes far beyond just bugs. There are many other creatures out there that might invade your home or yard, and getting rid of them can require professional help. Even some of the larger animals that you might think would be handled by your local Division of Wildlife often times are not, and they may refer you to someone else who handles that. A good example of that situation is dealing with raccoons. They seem to me to be a large enough animal for the DOW to handle, but when a family of them moved into my chimney, they deferred to an exterminator who came out and trapped them and installed a grate on my chimney top to keep them out of there. Depending on where you live, the pest control regulations can vary. So can the wildlife. In Colorado, alligators in your swimming pool aren't really much of a problem, but if you live in southern Florida you might want to know who to call if you find one there. If you live in New York City, you probably don't have too many bears getting in your garbage or mountain lions on your roof but if you live in Los Angeles, you might have a pack of coyotes rummaging through your trash. Recently in Florida there has been an outbreak of non-indigenous snakes taking up residence. These are mostly pythons and boa constrictors that were either released into the wild by pet owners who got tired of them or as a result of a hurricane that hit a large snake farm several years ago causing hundreds of them to escape. Some of these pythons can reach lengths of fifteen to twenty feet and weigh 200 pounds, so just approaching them can be a little dicey. It usually takes a team of two to three professionals to handle one of those. Another tricky little animal to deal with is a skunk. They tend to get a little irritated when cornered and bring along their own chemical weapon arsenal. Now, I have known a few people that tried to get rid of one of these by themselves and for about a week, you definitely know they are in the room. Rats and mice are always obvious rodent pests, but don't forget about gophers and out-of-control rabbit populations. Scorpions can be a headache to deal with in desert areas, and rattlesnakes in your garage can be a challenge as well. If you have some kind of animal invasion happening in your home or yard, it would be a good idea to get out the phone book and see what kind of pest control is available in your area and seek the help of the right professionals. You should also call your local Division of Wildlife and find out what they handle and what they don't. They will also be very helpful in giving you information to prevent any problems from happening. If you're in need of pest control Hammond, LA exterminators can handle nutria, raccoons, and more. Start your search here: http://www.ja-roy.com/general-pest-control-safety.
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