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Nuisance Animal Control in North Hollywood, CA

Posted by Mark A. Puglisi, ACE on Fri, Feb 01, 2013 @ 11:42 AM Tips To Control Nusiance Animals

We all have heard that prevention is worth a pound of cure.  I am a firm believer in this when it comes to Nuisance Animals in and around your home.  Many factors have contributed to the increase of nuisance wildlife in our neighborhood communities.  More and more communities are moving out to traditional wildlife habitat areas and contact is becoming more prevalent.  As a professional in the pest control industry I have seen a huge increase in nuisance animal activity in valley communities, so much so that we had a need to open a Nuisance Animal Division in our pest control department to provide animal trapping.

I’d like to add some general information and techniques for property owners when wildlife becomes an issue.



Nuisance animals have no problem invading houses and trashcans. They easily adapt to our environment and are nocturnal, meaning that most of their activity is at night. These animals are also seen during the day because food may be available and they may no longer have a fear of humans, especially if you haven’t stopped feeding them.  Some of these species, like skunks and raccoons will dig under your foundation and establish a den where they will nest and raise young.  Typically you will smell skunks, but may not detect raccoons.


Rabies is a deadly disease that can be contracted by any mammal. It’s most common in bats, raccoons, foxes, and skunks, and is passed along to others through nervous tissue saliva. Testing of the brain tissue or spinal fluid of the animal is necessary to confirm the presence of rabies if a person or pet has had contact with the animal.

If you hire someone to handle the problem for you, make sure they have the proper trapping licenses and NEVER handle or move any trap that may be placed out. Tags: Nuisance animals, grubs, raccoon prevention, animal trapping, Rabies



