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How to dispose of roadkill?

Q: There is a dead deer near our home. What should we do with the body? Can someone check out if it’s diseased and if it’s a health hazard? We are not sure if we should touch it or what the procedure is.

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Bats in my attic—what should I do?

Q: Before sunrise, I sit on my deck and a couple of times recently, I've seen a bat fly into the eves and not come out. I can see there is a separation where a bat could squeeze in. I am wondering what to do to get rid of the bats and not put my family at risk of disease.

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Will wildlife damage my old growth juniper?

Q: We have an old growth juniper on our property, and it has been taken over by squirrels. They have made their homes underneath the tree. I am afraid they will weaken the root structure, and the tree could fall over in ...

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A duck laid eggs in my flower pots—What do I do?

Q: I live in a condo overlooking a man-made lake. On the deck, I have pots containing herbs and flowers. A female duck has decided to nest either in my flower pots. I have tried using a trellis and flashy windmills to ...

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How do I get rid of a skunk?

Q: I have a skunk which has set up house keeping under my house and I hear it digging in different areas in my walls (under the shower, around lines of heat pump etc.) its been here about 2 months. How do I get it out from under my house and go somewhere else?

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How to discourage a cougar from coming to our property?

Q: How can I get a cougar to leave the area behind my home? We have young children and pets. My animals are afraid to go out even during the day. A friend of mine got on my roof tonight and spotted the cougar with a flashlight.

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