An Introduction to Nuisance Wildlife:

 

Nuisance wildlife in Florida is quite an adventure.  Many factors come into play.  As you move closer to the equator, the species diversity increases, giving us more species than many of the Northern wildlife companies to deal with on a regular basis.  Many introduced species can not make it through a frozen winter and will die off without proper shelter.  Yet, here the animals can just hang out in a tree or burrow into the ground. 

 And don't forget that homes are built next to "wilderness" and conservation areas that 'look' nice, or "tranquil".  Our new people residents buy here for the looks, and can you imagine that these wilderness areas have animals in them?!  Not to mention that your new $50k tile roof is water tight, but animals can climb right up and into the attic.  We can't help the fact that roofers think in terms of water intrusion not animal intrusion. 

Gotta' love working in a profession where you don't know what animal you will be chasing tomorrow.

 

 

 Ed Carrow
 Treasurer, FLWCA