Close Encounters with
the Wild Side: When to Call Animal Control
Nature is incredible. The natural world is full of
boundless, miraculous beauty. Breathtaking vistas or serene glades right
outside our doors if we take the time to look, because we live on the edge of a
wild kingdom of flora and fauna. But that kingdom does not play by humanity’s
rules, and sometimes the creatures we encounter in the natural world do not
share our appreciation and wonder or respect our boundaries. When you have an encounter with a wild
animal and you are not sure how to handle it, your best option is: don’t!
Instead, call a professional who can safely handle your problem to prevent
injury to either party. ALCO NJ Animal & Pest Control has been doing just
that for twenty years, offering 24-hour animal control because (let’s face it)
Nature doesn’t sleep. Here are some common scenarios where you should give us a
call:
A Dead or Injured
Animal
Because of the risks associated with parasites and
infectious diseases, including rabies, you should never try to move a dead
animal on your own. Instead, make sure that the area is safe and free of
people, and then call your local animal control officer for removal.
Injured animals, like their human counterparts, are prone to
lashing out. If the animal looks to be alive, do not approach it, and follow
the same steps as above. In most cases, animal control will provide emergency
treatment and free transportation to a veterinarian, much like an ambulance
does with people. If the animal is a stray, they will also help to find it a
good home.
Infestation or Home
Invasion
Have you found yourself housing an unexpected guest? Of
course, if your unwanted houseguest happens to be sleeping in a bed or on a
couch and speaking a human language, animal control probably isn’t your best
option. But when you have animals burrowing in your walls or nesting in your
attic, it’s time to call Alco Animal & Pest Control. While these creatures
are simply looking for shelter, they can still cause serious harm to your
property or themselves, which in turn presents a threat to you and your family.
Because many nocturnal animals have a tendency to make their way into our homes,
ALCO NJ Animal & Pest Control’s 24-hour animal control service is all the
more important.
Bites and Injuries
While animal control cannot help with medical treatment for
people, you should call them after sustaining a bite, especially if it is an
unfamiliar animal, or the animal is acting strangely. Animal control will test
the animal for infectious diseases, take appropriate action, and advise you on
the next steps to keep you –and your family – safe.
In most cases, living around animals, whether domesticated
or wild, is perfectly safe. However, when there are situations such as those
listed above and you need 24-hour animal control, it’s time to call ALCO Animal & Pest Control. Contact us at
any time at (973) 540-9944.
ALCO NJ Animal & Pest Control – Providing Expert Animal
& Pest Control to New Jersey Since 1995
