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Canada Geese And The Crash Landing of Flight 1549
by Kirk La Pierre of Saver Wildlife Services and National Goose Management. www.saver-ngm.com
 Questions and Answers with Kirk La Pierre of Saver Wildlife Services and National Goose Management. Kirk La Pierre is a Nationally Certified Wildlife Control Professional (CWCP) and a national instructor of Canada goose management methods and programs.
 Q) Kirk, Were you surprised to learn that it was Canada geese that were confirmed to cause the downing of flight 1549 into the Hudson river. A) No, in fact, the very second I heard reports that it was birds that may have caused the crash I suspected it was Canada geese. These birds are not like starlings or other small species. Hitting a goose with an airplane is like colliding with a cannon ball. It truly was a miracle that this plane made it safely to the river. Q) Have there ever been other aircraft crashes due to Canada Geese ? A) Yes, it’s happened before, collision incidents with geese have been steadily increasing. Most collisions have resulted in major damages to aircraft and forced landings. There have been crashes as well such as in 1995 when 24 US airmen will killed after their E-3 AWACS collided with a flock of geese during takeoff at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska. In the same year, the Concord hit a single goose at JFK during landing and sustained over 9 million dollars in damage. Luckily the aircraft was able to land without crashing. There are many more examples in recent history. Read The Rest Of the Article For more information on Kirk LaPierre and his certifications and qualifications Click Here
Tags: Bird Control Goose & Geese Control
Just want to let everyone know I did an interview this afternoon and
got a chance to beat all the other press before they picked up the
story.
This legal victory represents the very first time since 1868 that an
state occupational licensing law was overturned and found
unconstitutional. It is only the second time in the entire history of
the United States that the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution
has been used to smash a state-sponsored cartel. This was truly a
David versus Goliath encounter where David won and a victory for the
little guy all over the United States. To read the whole article , check out my blog or listen to the audio interview http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=179483&cmd=apop
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This was one of our best shows full of useful information and by a few credible business owners in the industry. if you are looking for info on Hunting safety, predator Hunting, Predator calling and or the use of scents you may find these podcast well worth your time and just the right size to burn a cd and play on a long way to work.
Ron Jones, Brent Saxton, Nick Pallo and Al Lafrance contributed to most of the information and many others. Hunting Safety, Tips on calling , Why Use Scents and of course pointers to have a safe night time predator hunt.
Part One: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=178609&cmd=apop
Part Two: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=178706&cmd=apop This Show's Sponsors:
Rednecks Pride Game Calls/Outdoor Scents
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for over 20 years.For more info call Ron Jones 856 863 4168 or email animalcontrolpro@comcast.net
Kees Productions
Kee’s Custom calls have been in the business of building fine crafted calls for many years. The company started out building fine crafted Turkey calls and has now expanded into fine custom predator calls, videos, sound CD’s and hunting gear!You can contact Brent Saxton at (740) 894-5619
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Your News Source For Hunting, Fishing and The Outdoors
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For more information contact John Stabley, 618-387-1694
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Over the weekend many of you may have noticed John Stabley, Sarrah and many others from Skinny Moose Media helped Nick and I get the word out about last nights Podcast "Night Time Predator Hunting & Calling" and we had a great showing and thank everyone for all the help, and participation that went into last nights show. I put some of his audio together and a few pics from his wife Brittany and offer this slide show/video for those who missed the show. This is Nick Pallo spending about 9 minutes going over all of his could of, would of and should of's (in his words). I need your help getting the word out now so please take this video and embed it on as many hunting,trapping and outdoors sites and help me help Nick. Nick has authorized me to get the word out and just maybe you can stop a similar hunting accident from occuring in the future.
Here Is The Link If You can help:http://nytrappers.proboards80.com/index.cgi
This last Wednesday night, Dec 17th, 2008 Nick Pallo a member of NWCOA, The Wildlife Pro Network, and the NY Trappers Forum and known as NWS on Trapperman was shot twice by bird shot from a 12 Gauge gun while fox hunting around 10:30 Pm. Nick was shot on most of his left side of his body and took about twenty pellets in the face and along his neck and the left side of his body. he was lucky since many of the pellets were millimeters from being fatal. His biggest concern is whether or not he will be able to see from his left eye again.
Nick is staying right now at Strong Hospital, Rochester NY and is facing 5-6 more surgeries. He makes his living from nuisance trapping and at best will be out of work for 3-4 months. Nick has a family , wife and a young pre-school child and times will be rough for them for quite some time. Plans are being made to set up a special fund to help Nick and his family get through the next few months and any financial help and prayers are needed at this time.
I was able to speak to Nick by phone this morning and he is in good spirits considering the gravity of the situation. He wants everyone to know this was an accident on both his part and his hunting partners fault who mistook him for a fox in the dark. The fox never even took a shot and Nick took all the pellets. A article is on line reporting the hunting accident at http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=67835 .
If you are able to help please contact me, at 760-271-0415.
Christmas is quickly closing in and many of you have preparations for
Santa on the way for your children and grandchildren. I want to wish
everyone a Merry Christmas from The Wildlife Pro Network. Our forum is growing quickly and we have just added our 346th member with over
80% of our membership NWCOA members. If you have an event you would
like announced any member can quickly add an event to our calender on
our site at http://www.wildlifepro.net . Events are also published on
our online newsletter. We now feature 77 podcasts with nearly 12000 minutes recorded on our
site. We have 173 videos, and over 1000 photos already published on the
site. Membership is free if you have not joined us to date. You can read our current newsletter and our blog at: http://wildlifepronewsletter.blogspot.com/ I want to thank our sponsors Mike Flick, Bruce Hunt, Doug Fields and
Tom Reilly for helping us grow this network this year. In these times of our weak economy join me in prayer for a prosperous New Year. Thank You Robb Russell
www.wildlifepro.net
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ACP Wildlife Control Services C Monroeville NJ (856) 863-4168 Rednecks Pride Game Calls/ Outdoor Scents is a division of ACP Animal Control Products. Ron Jones, started fur trapping at the age of 10 and soon after started to hunt. By his mid teens, Ron was calling critters, hunting and trapping with success. By 1979 at the age of twenty, he was doing depredation work for local farmers. In 1984, he began doing business as an urban wildlife control company. In 1987, Ron had a need for animal control baits and lures for his business, so he formulated the 1st two baits No Moes and Gutter Dun, in 1990, he formulated his first deer scents and cover scents from a challenge, and in 1991 he formulated some fishing scents. In 2002, he made his first turkey calls, and then made predator calls and waterfowl calls. In each case, he developed his products for his own work in the wildlife control field to aid in he work, not to sell. But as the word got out, they became market items. Ron has 39 years of trapping and hunting experience, 29 years of wildlife control as a business and has been his sole income for the past 18 years. Ron thinks and does things that are based on absolutes not “I want mes.” The same goes for each product that he has produced for the public. Our reputation demands it. ACP Rednecks Pride Game Calls/ Outdoor Scents
REDNECKS PRIDE GAME CALLS & OUTDOOR SCENTS USING THE REDNECKS DEER SCENT SYSTEM For the trail Use one of Rednecks Trail Covers (TC) on your boots or a drag to help hide your scent as you walk to your stand or as you still hunt. To hide trail odors use TC DOE, TC, Red fox or Predator/Deer To hide trail odors plus add trail ability use TC 3 or TC Plus 2 oz. Spray bottle or 4 oz. Refill bottle 3 to 4 pumps on inside and outside of each boot or on drag (leather drag works best) In bear, cat, wolf and moose area only use on drag and always j hook up wind of your stand! For human odor Use one of Rednecks Cover Scents on your clothes or on scent, rags clipped to your clothes also store with the cover scent when not in use. Choose one of four cover scents to meet your needs CS Pine CS Cedar CS Dirt CS Forest and Fields (most used) 1 ¼ oz. Bottle will last 10 to 20 hunts Place 1 to 2 inch long swipe on each forearm and above each knee or on 4 scent rags clipped at each spot also place on scent rag and store in bag or container with clothes when not in use. Ole Timer Deer lure Place on scent rag and hang where you want the deer. Wet rags first time then use 3 to 6 drops each time to freshen. Store in baggie when not in use. Do not leave out in woods, or place on sticks. You may also trail the scent in on a rag. DO NOT PLACE ON YOU OR YOUR CLOTHES ANYTIME! Unless you want your but kicked or eaten by a bear, cat, wolf or moose! Misting Misting is fast becoming popular for not only predator hunters but also deer hunters TC Doe, TC, Red fox or Predator/Deer If deer are coming down wind of you or stand, pump 3 or 4 times in the air to help hide odor and to add a calming agent. Also works well when calling or rattling. TC 3 or TC plus If deer are approaching down wind pump 4 to 10 times in the air as an attractant or calming agent. Also use when calling or rattling.
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Time: November 13, 2008 at 8pm Location: internet or by phone Website or Map: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/... Contact Info: 1-724-444-7444 call id# 16456 Event Type: podcast Organized By: Robb Russell & Ron Jones ACP Wildlife Control Services Rednecks Pride Game Calls/ Outdoor
Scents Monroeville NJ (856) 863-4168Deer scent usageTypesCover scentsThese are scents that help hide the human or unwanted odors They do not take away. Most often, they are natural smells pine, cedar, and earth. Also may be of urine blends such as doe, Fox, raccoon. There are other smells that also fall into this form that are food such as grape, apple when used in heavy concentrations Skunk can be both negative and positive in this case. How to useMost often cover scents such as the pine cedar earth are used on clothes or hung on rags off the close also stored with the clothes when not in use. Food types should be used in heavy concentrations on each side and down wind of the stand or hunter. Doe, fox, raccoon urine can be sprayed on boots or drag place on each side and down wind of hunter or stand with exception of doe urine should be just each side. Caution with doe urines in bear cat and wolf country. All of these scents can be misted also EliminatorsThese are compounds that help in dissolving unwanted odors. They can be Baking soda compounds or bio formulas, charcoal is also an odor control product How to useOn clothes or store with clothes Calming agentsThese scents and compounds cause the deer to stay at an ease state of mind. Doe urine is a prime example. Along with the fox and raccoon urines. How to useBest to place on trail by boots or drag to keep deer calm also misting doe urine helps deer to think all is ok AttractantsOdors and compounds that is appealing or inviting to the deer. It can be food, curiosity, territorial, or a non treating unfamiliar. Most of these are going to be short distance calls and hold limited time frames, they are mainly used as a position scent. 10 to 60 seconds for a shot or to stop them to test the wind. Non aggressive, deer smells fall into this form such as doe urine. There are some secret compounds that are power calls use in formulation for deer scents which adds call and stay power. How to usePlace on a removal rag or holder 2 to 6 feet off the ground depending on wind force. Place out to each side of stand on the up wind right and left of stand in the place for a standing shot. Never place directly up wind or down wind of hunter or stand. Never leave out when not there. Sex These are matrix or heat smells always from the doe! How to use The best way is to trail then hang. Hang on a j hook trail to the up wind side of the stand or hunter. Also, should be on each side of the stand never down wind or straight up wind of the hunter or stand hang where standing shot can be had. Dominate or rutThese are the buck smells and most of the time negative or aggressive. Dominate smells will scare young and sub dominate young bucks. Does not in heat or have been breed will also stay away from these smells. However, can add for some exciting hunts when 2 big boys come in. How to useMake mock scraps or hang as you would an attractant. Never put on your persons in the rut!!! Closing Many scents and odors fall into 2 or 3 categories. Our TC 3 and TC Plus is an example of this it is a attractant, trail cover, cover and all season call scent. Scents work all year but will work better in certain times of the season For scents to work the hunter must have a understand of the scents and what they can really do not what he or she thinks they will do based on habits and behavior of the deer they are after. Pressured deer will be harder to call with scents than non-pressured deer. When using any scent such as food, sex, or curiosity extreme caution should be use when putting on boots and never on clothes unless the hunter wants to add excitement of be eaten or butt kicked by a deer ,Bear, moose cat, wolf or big foot! This is written and used by Ron Jones ACP Rednecks Pride Game
Calls / Outdoor scents 856 863 4168 May be used with
permission
All snakes including venomous species will try to escape from human contact, as their first line of defense. So to avoid bites, leave them alone and let them go on their way. When cornered, the rattlesnake and copperhead will vibrate their tails, which may give you a sound warning to stay away. The cottonmouth will generally open it's mouth wide and display it's fangs and characteristic white mouth, as a warning. In scientific testing of the venomous species, the copperhead is the most likely to strike first, with the least amount of provocation. It is therefore logical that copperhead bites are the most frequent in the U.S. The State of North Carolina holds the dubious distiction of the most copperhead bites of any State within the U.S. on average. Fortunately, copperhead venom is the least toxic of the venomous U.S. snake types and it typically only injects small amounts of venom. Although not usually fatal, nontheless, the copperhead bite is extremely painful and requires immediate emergency medical treatment to avoid massive tissue destruction, secondary infection and loss of use of muscles and limbs. The type and toxicity of rattlesnake venom varies widely between different species. Most rattlesnakes have a type of hemotoxic venom, which targets and destroys blood cells and tissues. The canebrake rattlesnake of the southeastern U.S. and the mojave rattlesnake of the far west are considered two of the most dangerous venomous snakes because they have a neurotoxic venom which attacks the nerve cells and can lead to paralysis, lung and heart failure. Then there's the southern pacific rattlesnake of coastal southern California, which has a very lethal combination of both hemotoxic and neurotoxic agents in it's venom. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of the venomous U.S. species reaching 3 to 5 feet in length. It is also very dangerous due to the amount of venom it injects with a bite, typically enough to kill 6 humans.. Venom amounts often vary with the size of the snake. Even baby venomous snakes though, usually produce serious amounts of venom and should be considered as dangerous as the adult snakes. Approximately one out of four venomous snake bites is a "dry bite" meaning that no venom is injected with the bite. Nevertheless, emergency medical treatment should be sought immediately to rule out the need for antivenom treatment and to clean-out the wound. All snake bites,non-venomous, as well as venomous, are serious, since snakes have an abundance of bacteria in their mouths that can cause serious infections in humans. The bite of the pit vipers, which includes the rattlesnake species, the copperheads and the cottonmouths, are typically very painful and can cause massive tissue damage in proximity to the bite. The rattlesnake bite is considered more dangerous than that of the cottonmouth and the cottonmouth's more than that of the copperhead, in terms of the toxicity of the venom. The coral snake is the most elusive of the four venomous snake types in North America and is seldom seen. It is a burrower and spends most of the time hidden under leaf litter or sand. It tends to be very shy and less aggressive than the pit vipers. It has two small fixed fangs at the front of its mouth, unlike the 3 types of pit vipers, which have long retractable fangs. Coral snakes have a deadly neurotoxic venom, and when they bite, they tend to latch onto the prey, in order to inject their venom, rather than the quick strikes and more massive injections, characteristic of the other three venomous snake types. Coral snakes account for approximately 30 snake bites a year in the U.S. Bites from this snake are relatively less painful than the pit vipers and the affects of the venom may be delayed as much as 12 hours after the bite occurs. The venom being a neurotoxin, causes damage to the central nervous system and poses a serious threat to the respiratory and cardiac systems, as well as, paralysis. Patients bitten by coral snakes are admitted to the hospital for at least 24 hours to monitor their symptoms and treatment needs. Photo below is a copperhead, which was taken in a swamp in South Carolina. Eyes are clouded-over indicating that it is ready to shed it's skin.
 The Two Deadliest Rattlesnakes! The Canebreak Rattlesnake, Southeastern U.S., Below
 flickrMojave "Green" Rattlesnake, Southwestern U.S., Below
 flickr  Copperhead (courtesy Flickr)  Please respect snakes and let them be. Only professionals should be handling venomous snakes. if you don't know a snake is venomous treat it as if it is. Anytime Animal Control has Wildlife Control Operators all over the United States in Southern california including Los Angeles and San Diego. Offices in Florida including Sarasota, Ft Myers and Gainesville , St Louis Missouri, New York City, Mississippi, Illinois, Connecticutt, and Wisconsin. http://www.saintlouiswildliferemoval.comhttp://anytimeanimalcontrol.com http://losangelesanimalcontrol.com
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Recorded Discussion on Raccoons & Their Associated Diseases On Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 Oct 23, 2008 8 PM EDT there was a podcast on http://www.Talkshoe.Com/tc/16456/ Allison Lavallee of Massachusetts who has a long history in Animal Control and working in her state with raccoon diseases has agreed to lead this discussion.
The evening started out with a discussion between Robb Russell and Allison Lavalee. The discussion eventually broke out into a actual discussion as Mike page, Maynard Stanley, Kevin Dahn, Mike Flick briefly joined into a conversation.
In the second hour Craig Coon from Saratoga Springs New York was able to join in and many of us found his input enlightening and informative. I am glad both Craig Coon and Allison Lavalee took the time to help do this podcast.
The discussions covered many diseases but primarily Raccoon Roundworm, Distemper and rabies. In addition to material on diseases , equipment and safety measures were covered pretty well.
Click Here to Listen to the podcast
During the actual podcast show Maynard Stanley made a reference to
RABIES ANTIBODY TESTING BY THE RFFIT METHOD
here is that web link he promised us
http://www.midcoast.com/~fxdesign/RFFIT.pdf
Pictured Above Robb Russell, The Wildlife Pro, LLC
North Central Florida
http://www.gainesvillewildliferemoval.com
or in many states and cities nationwide.
http://anytimeanimalcontrol.com
1-800-714-8727
Common Infectious Diseases of Raccoons Source:Center For Disease Control
Source:Center For Disease Controlhttp://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/1997/fall/raccoon.shtml
Raccoons are susceptible to a large number of different infectious agents including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Several of these infectious diseases are zoonotic. Veterinarians are faced with the diagnosis and treatment of wildlife including raccoons and need to be able to make the correct diagnosis as well as educate clients on the potential hazards associated with exposure to raccoons.
Leptospirosis is a common bacterial disease in raccoons caused by a number of different species of Leptospira. Transmission is thought to occur via urine contamination of feed and water. Antemortem diagnosis is based upon serology and dark field examination of urine. Histopathologic examination and fluorescent antibody testing of liver and kidney are two postmortem procedures that can be done to help further aid the diagnosis of leptospirosis. Other natural bacterial infections reported in raccoons are listeriosis,yersiniosis,pasteurellosis, and tularemia.
Viral diseases of raccoons include rabies, canine distemper, raccoon parvoviralenteritis, infectious canine hepatitis, and pseudorabies. Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is endemic in raccoon populations in Pennsylvania and New England. In recent years, there has been a shift of rabies infected raccoons westward into Ohio (see Diagnostic Forum Vol. 8, No 2, 1997).
Canine distemper virus infection is probably the most common viral disease in raccoons. The clinical signs, and gross and histopathologic lesions in raccoons are similar to distemper in dogs. Neurologic signs due to distemper virus infection in raccoons are virtually indistinguishable from rabies induced neurologic disease. Diagnosis is based upon histopathologic lesions in brain, lung, spleen, and small intestine. Intranuclear and intracytoplasmicinclusion bodies can be visualized in many cells including epithelial cells in the respiratory epithelium, gastric mucosa, and transitional epithelium lining the renal pelvis and urinary bladder. The best tissues for fluorescent antibody testing and virus isolation of canine distemper virus are lung, brain, stomach, small intestine, kidney, and urinary bladder.
Parvoviral enteritis in raccoons is due to a unique raccoon parvovirus that is most antigenically similar to feline parvovirus. Clinical signs include bloody diarrhea, lethargy, inappetance, and loss of fear of humans. Raccoons do not develop clinical disease when exposed to canine parvovirus. Diagnosis is based upon histopathologic lesions of necrotizing enteritis and identification of the virus by fluorescent antibody testing. The most common method in which raccoons acquire pseudorabies virus infection is via the ingestion of virus-infected pig carcasses.
An important parasitic disease of raccoons is toxoplasmosis, which is a protozoal disease caused by Toxoplasmagondii.Felids are the definitive host for T. gondii, and they excrete potentially infective oocysts in their feces. Toxoplasmosis in raccoons is commonly associated with immunosuppression from canine distemper virus infection. Necrotizing encephalitis and pneumonitis are frequent lesions associated with toxoplasmosis.
Another parasite of importance in raccoons is Baylisascarisprocyonis, which is an intestinal roundworm of raccoons. Baylisascaris is a known cause of cerebral nematodiasis and ocular and visceral larval migrans in domestic and non-domestic animals, and humans. Transmission commonly occurs through the ingestion of infective eggs, which results in aberrant migration in hosts other than raccoons.
- by Jim Raymond, DVM
- edited by M. Randy White, DVM, PhD Tags: Raccoon Diseases Podcast Audio
Tags: Raccoons Diseases Wildlife Control Podcast Robb Russell
Mike Flick, owner of Anytime Animal Control, USA announces the opening of his 24th office and in his eighth state today, Oct 22, 2008 in the Greater St Louis area . Mike is very happy with the continuing growth of Anytime Animal Control and welcomes Bruce "Huck" Roady to the AAC family. For more information on Anytime Animal Control visit their web site at http://www.anytimeanimalcontrol.com ; http://losangelesanimalcontrol.com. Bruce Roady, will be operating in the Greater St Louis area on both sides of the Mississippi River from his Granite, Illinois home.  In addition to St Louis, Anytime Animal Control will be providing service for most any animal, bird, snake and honey bee removal problem in the following Communities.
Hannibal, Monroe City, Louisianna, Elsberry, Clarksville, Winfield,
Wentzville, Mexico,Booneville, Marshall, Columbia, Jefferson City, Kingdon City, New Florence, High Hill, Warrenton, St. Peters, St. Charles, Berkely, West Alton, New Melle, Marthasville, WashingtonGray Summit, Union, St. Clair, Fort Leanordwood, Waynesville, Rolla, . James, Cuba, Leasburg, Bourbon, Sullivan, Stanton, Steeleville, Potosi, Shirley, Leadwood, Desloge, Bonne Terre, Park Hills, Farmington, Cape Girardeau, Perryville, Bloomsdale, De Soto, Crystal City, Festus, Pevely, Valles Mine, Richwoods, Lonedell, Barnhart, Arnold Pacific, Eureka, Murphy, Imperial,Kimmswick, High Ridge, Park dale, Fenton, Oakville, Mehville, Concord, Sappington, Lemay, Lakeshire, Afton, Sunset Hills, Marlborough, McKenzie, Shrewesbury (berry), Oakland, Kirkwood, Manchester, Ballwin, Ellisville, Clarkson Valley, Des Pere, Webster Groves, Maplewood, Brentwood,Town and Country, Frontenac
Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue, Creve Cour, University City, Olivette, Wellston, HillsdaleManley Hills, Marilyn Heights, Pine lawn, Bellerive, Belridge, St. John, Jennings, St. Ann, Vigus, Champ,Kinloch, Riverview, Belle Fontaine Neighbors,Dellwood, Berkely, Bridgeton Terrace, Glasgow Village, Robertson, Earth City, Hazelwood, Florrissant,Black Jack,Spanish Lake,St Peters,Kampville, Ofallon', Moscow Mills Nature's wild animals are both cute and adorable when glimpsed from your kitchen window or encountered in the park. Sightings are followed by smiles and "oohs" and "aahs" as we rush our children to the window to watch their charming antics. But these same wildl animals quickly lose their charm when these wild animals seek shelter within the cozy confines of your home. Wild animals wreak considerable havoc outside their natural setting, they carry pests and diseases that pose a very real threat to your family's health and safety. As urban population's grow, so do our chances of human-wildlife conflicts. The Professionals at Anytime Animal Control are specially trained in wildlife management. We resolve human-wildlife conflicts using responsible techniques and methods to preserve the animals natural habitat. What ever the situation. Anytime Animal Control has the knowledge, equipment, technology and committment to professionally resolve your conflicts with wildlife. Here are a few of the wildlife conflicts we regularly handle Live Honey Bee Trapping , Coyotes, Dead Animal Removal, Feral Cats, Groundhogs, Mice, Opossums, Pigeons, Raccoons, Rats, Skunks, Snakes, Squirrels, and more.
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A Little Bit of Knowledge can Ease Your Fear of Snakes and Help Keep You Safer.  Let's face it, many if not most people have some anxiety about snakes and with good cause. Snakes are wild reptiles that will bite and defend themselves if threatened. For the welfare of both humans and snakes, it is best to leave them alone and to avoid contact. In the United States there are 4 types and 20 species of venomous snakes, which cause even greater concern, due to the potential pain and lethality of being bitten. Currently, there is at least one species of venomous snake found in every State in the U.S. except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii. Since snakes play such an important part in the natural balance and in the ecosystems where they are found, it is a tragedy for them to be indescriminintly killed, due to fear and ignorance. Some basic information about snakes in general and venomous snake in particular, can go a long way in lessening our fears, while maintaining our respect for snakes and their role in nature.
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This Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 Oct 23, 2008 8 PM EDT as a podcast on talkshoe;Allison Lavallee of Massachusetts who has a long history in Animal Control and working in her state with raccoon diseases has agreed to lead this discussion. To join in on the call dial 1-724-444-7444 call id 16456# Pictured Above Robb Russell, The Wildlife Pro, LLC North Central Florida http://www.gainesvillewildliferemoval.comor in many states and cities nationwide. http://anytimeanimalcontrol.com1-800-714-8727 Common Infectious Diseases of Raccoons http://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/1997/fall/raccoon.shtmlRaccoons are susceptible to a large number of different infectious agents including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Several of these infectious diseases are zoonotic. Veterinarians are faced with the diagnosis and treatment of wildlife including raccoons and need to be able to make the correct diagnosis as well as educate clients on the potential hazards associated with exposure to raccoons. Leptospirosis is a common bacterial disease in raccoons caused by a number of different species of Leptospira. Transmission is thought to occur via urine contamination of feed and water. Antemortem diagnosis is based upon serology and dark field examination of urine. Histopathologic examination and fluorescent antibody testing of liver and kidney are two postmortem procedures that can be done to help further aid the diagnosis of leptospirosis. Other natural bacterial infections reported in raccoons are listeriosis,yersiniosis,pasteurellosis, and tularemia. Viral diseases of raccoons include rabies, canine distemper, raccoon parvoviralenteritis, infectious canine hepatitis, and pseudorabies. Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is endemic in raccoon populations in Pennsylvania and New England. In recent years, there has been a shift of rabies infected raccoons westward into Ohio (see Diagnostic Forum Vol. 8, No 2, 1997). Canine distemper virus infection is probably the most common viral disease in raccoons. The clinical signs, and gross and histopathologic lesions in raccoons are similar to distemper in dogs. Neurologic signs due to distemper virus infection in raccoons are virtually indistinguishable from rabies induced neurologic disease. Diagnosis is based upon histopathologic lesions in brain, lung, spleen, and small intestine. Intranuclear and intracytoplasmicinclusion bodies can be visualized in many cells including epithelial cells in the respiratory epithelium, gastric mucosa, and transitional epithelium lining the renal pelvis and urinary bladder. The best tissues for fluorescent antibody testing and virus isolation of canine distemper virus are lung, brain, stomach, small intestine, kidney, and urinary bladder. Parvoviral enteritis in raccoons is due to a unique raccoon parvovirus that is most antigenically similar to feline parvovirus. Clinical signs include bloody diarrhea, lethargy, inappetance, and loss of fear of humans. Raccoons do not develop clinical disease when exposed to canine parvovirus. Diagnosis is based upon histopathologic lesions of necrotizing enteritis and identification of the virus by fluorescent antibody testing. The most common method in which raccoons acquire pseudorabies virus infection is via the ingestion of virus-infected pig carcasses. An important parasitic disease of raccoons is toxoplasmosis, which is a protozoal disease caused by Toxoplasmagondii.Felids are the definitive host for T. gondii, and they excrete potentially infective oocysts in their feces. Toxoplasmosis in raccoons is commonly associated with immunosuppression from canine distemper virus infection. Necrotizing encephalitis and pneumonitis are frequent lesions associated with toxoplasmosis. Another parasite of importance in raccoons is Baylisascarisprocyonis, which is an intestinal roundworm of raccoons. Baylisascaris is a known cause of cerebral nematodiasis and ocular and visceral larval migrans in domestic and non-domestic animals, and humans. Transmission commonly occurs through the ingestion of infective eggs, which results in aberrant migration in hosts other than raccoons. - by Jim Raymond, DVM - edited by M. Randy White, DVM, PhD
Tags: Raccoon Diseases Podcast Audio
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