About Animal Relocation:
1. It is illegal in the State of Massachusetts to catch a problem animal on your property and to relocate it somewhere else.
2. By relocating a problem animal you are only transferring the problem to another location. The relocation of a problem animal will create competition for food, nesting sites and territory at the new location. A relocated animal can also carry disease which could affect the health of humans and animals at the new location, including pets and farm animals.
3. Many relocated animals can find their way back to their original territory even if transported long distances.
4. A relocated animal’s chance of survival is diminished because once outside of its environment it may become road-kill or will be killed by dogs, cats or other animals.
5. My preferred method of animal control is "catch and release". I usually leave this to the property owner's discretion but I will not relocate!
6. The removal of a problem animal is only the first step in alleviating the pest control problem. I can inspect your property, provide technical advice and offer preventive maintenance services to keep these critters away.
This web page was last updated on February 23, 2011.
