Roanoke VA Deer Control

City locks and loads again for deer
Money for culling 200 or more deer has been put into the city's 2008-09 budget.
By Mason Adams 981-3253
Roanoke is once again taking aim at the city's deer population.
City officials contracted A All Animal Control -- a nuisance-wildlife company with offices in Roanoke -- to bait and cull 200 or more deer between Monday and April 1, according to a news release.
"The city has committed $30,000 to meet that goal," Roanoke spokeswoman Melinda Mayo said. "After the 200 deer are removed, the city will assess whether to go further with the program."
The meat will be donated to Roanoke charities or to Hunters for the Hungry.
The city has in the past operated the deer-culling program using, at various times, retired police officers, federal sharpshooters and a Connecticut-based wildlife management company.
Culling within the city was instituted after a citizen task force recommended a multipronged strategy in 2002. The recommendation -- particularly baiting -- was hotly debated by the Roanoke City Council before it ultimately voted to authorize the program.

Over three years, more than 370 deer were killed as part of the program.
But "after implementing the program for three years, the city determined the deer problem was no longer an issue," Mayo said. "By the third year, very few deer were being removed, and the city decided it was not cost-effective."
No money was budgeted for the program last year, but it was reinstated for the 2008-09 fiscal year because of numerous deer damage complaints, increased deer-related car wrecks and efforts to prevent the spread of disease, according to the release.
Mayo said the complaints came to the city manager's office and council members mostly from residents of "suburban neighborhoods adjacent to large wooded areas" such as Garden City in Southeast and the Deyerle neighborhood in Southwest.
November tends to be the worst month for collisions between deer and automobiles, according to the Virginia Farm Bureau insurance company. For the first nine months of 2008, the Farm Bureau said in a news release, it saw 1,532 claims related to deer collisions.
The Highway Loss Data Institute shows that in Virginia there have been 41 fatalities resulting from collisions with animals over the past 15 years.
Residents interested in having deer removed from their property may contact the Roanoke Police Department's animal control unit at 853-1690.

Roanoke Squirrel Control

Fall is the time of year that squirrel control in Roanoke is on the rise. Squirrels seek the warmth of attics and crawlspaces to spend the winter months. Once inside the squirrels begin to build a nest and create a comfy environment. Unfortunately that is not all they do. They will also chew wiring, structure and tear the screen out of the attic vents.

The longer the squirrels are in the attic, the more damage occurs. It is very important to address this problem as soon as it arises to prevent major damage and expensive repairs from occurring.

Trapping the squirrels is the most effective way to resolve this problem. High tech gadgets such as electronic or ultrasonic devices claim to rid your attic of squirrels or raccoons, but don’t waste your hard earned money on them. They don’t work!

Your hard earned dollars are better spent by hiring a trained Nuisance Wildlife Management Professional to inspect the home, remove any unwanted visitors and repair any damage caused by wildlife.

BEFORE YOU HIRE ANY WILDLIFE CONTROL COMPANY, ASK FOR THE FOLLOWING;

Insurance – specifically insurance that covers working in the nuisance wildlife management field. A general liability policy is not enough to protect you. It must be specific to wildlife control.
Licenses – a nuisance wildlife license is required in many states as is a business license. Workers compensation is required if employees are working on your property. Construction licenses may be required for the repair of your home as well.
References – check with the Better Business Bureau and ask for references of past clients.

Once you have researched the company, call and set up an appointment. The sooner you resolve the wildlife problem, the less damage should occur. You local wildlife expert is A All Animal Control.

Roanoke Animal Control

Do you have a wildlife problem and don’t know who to call? You have come to the right place! Roanoke has many species of wildlife and not all of them stay “outdoors”. Raccoons, skunks and squirrels are commonly found in attics, crawlspaces as well as under porches.

If your home has been invaded by nuisance wildlife in your Roanoke home, call the professionals at A All Animal Control. They are the Pros who can return the sanity to your home and remove the unwanted wildlife invaders.

A All Animal Control is a company that can humanely resolve your wildlife problem and repair the damage to your home or business. That repair work will also carry a warranty in most cases!

If your home has been overtaken, have a professional promptly inspect the property for damage and the extent of the infestation. Damage occurs quickly so don’t delay and protect your most valuable asset.

Roanoke / Blacksburg VA Raccoon Control

Raccoon control and removal is one of our specialties at A All Animal Control. You have been living with this raccoon long enough and need a professional to quickly and effectively remove it!

Raccoon control is not something for the do-it-yourselfer. By knowing the biology, habits and patterns of a raccoon, Wildlife Professionals are better prepared and trained to remove the animal for you. Times of year are important and knowing if there are babies is extremely important. Why? Because you don’t want to leave any babies that might not be able leave the den.

By knowing this information, our control processes take less time and actually save you money. Professionals are prepared to control any wildlife conflict through good training, equipment and a high motivation to work with wildlife.

This is not just a job for the Wildlife Professional; it is a passion to help the person who has the wildlife conflict and the wildlife too.

Contact your local professionals at A All Animal Control today and let us help you restore your home, business or property to its original former peaceful existence as well as your sanity!

Roanoke / Blacksburg VA Squirrel Control

Squirrel control and removal is one of our specialties at A All Animal Control. You have been living with this squirrel long enough and need a professional to quickly and effectively remove it!

Squirrel control is not something for the do-it-yourselfer. By knowing the biology, habits and patterns of a squirrel, Wildlife Professionals are better prepared and trained to remove the animal for you. Times of year are important and knowing if there are babies is extremely important. Why? Because you don’t want to leave any babies that might not be able leave the den.

By knowing this information, our control processes take less time and actually save you money. Professionals are prepared to control any wildlife conflict through good training, equipment and a high motivation to work with wildlife.

This is not just a job for the Wildlife Professional; it is a passion to help the person who has the wildlife conflict and the wildlife too.

Contact your local professionals at A All Animal Control today and let us help you restore your home, business or property to its original former peaceful existence as well as your sanity!

Roanoke / Blacksburg, VA Bat Control

Blacksburg, VA Bat Control can be a tricky proposition if you are not a professional bat control expert.

Knowing the right control and waste removal techniques will make the removal process go much faster and eliminate much of the risk of the removal "going south".

You see, just waiting for the bats to fly out and then seal it up is one of the most inaccurate recommendations that people give you. What about bat pups that are left inside? What about the time of year you are evicting them? What about bat bugs?

There are a lot of the "what abouts" that hinder someone from a good control program. A Professional will know all about these and will provide the best course of action for you and your property. The Professionals at A All Animal Control will provide you with incredible service and resolve your bat problem using the best techniques and equipment in the industry.